I've been using my phone for coin photos and

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gtstang
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I definitely don't have the same lighting issues as when I was using my camera. I also have the ebay app and find it very easy and smooth to list using this method.

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  • darktone
    darktone Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭
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    Cell phones have come a long way. I remember when I first came here I was using a Sony Mavica that used floppy discs that I would have to download to my computer and I would use a magnifying glass over the lens to get close ups. Now I don't even own a computer. Lol

  • skier07
    skier07 Posts: 4,836 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What kind of phone do you have? Do you have any special set up?

  • crazyhounddog
    crazyhounddog Posts: 14,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've gotta say that I've seen some very well done images of coins with phones.
    Amazing!!

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • gtstang
    gtstang Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @skier07 said:
    What kind of phone do you have? Do you have any special set up?

    It's a Samsung s6 64 gb and no special setup at all. It's not perfect but it does a great job.

  • Goldbully
    Goldbully Posts: 18,559 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I took these with an iPhone 7



  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gtstang ...What phone app do you use?? Cheers, RickO

  • gtstang
    gtstang Posts: 1,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @ricko said:
    @gtstang ...What phone app do you use?? Cheers, RickO

    It's the ebay app. It alerts me prior to auctions I'm watching end within 15 minutes. It also sends me a message when a package with tracking is delivered to my mailbox.

  • skier07
    skier07 Posts: 4,836 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Has anyone tried this setup for smartphones?

    http://www.clouddome.com/store/nimbus-cloud-dome.html

    Would a clip on macro lense for an iPhone be beneficial?

  • Azurescens
    Azurescens Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Goldbully said:
    I took these with an iPhone 7



    Looks like a "this is what dreams are made of" variety. Nice piece.. thanks for sharing.

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @gtstang...Thanks... perhaps I will try that... Cheers, RickO

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What's this world coming to Rico is going to post a picture(.Ok try) .:)

  • braddick
    braddick Posts: 25,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Could be wrong, but I think ricko is referring to the eBay app that was described.

  • PocketArt
    PocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I use my phone too- it's an S7...pretty cool what you can do.

    Solo shooting a bust...

    And...with a 16x loop "taped" to my phone :D

    No worries- it's all good!

  • Ezmoney
    Ezmoney Posts: 149 ✭✭✭✭
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    The big issue I seem to have with my Iphone 7 is that it over pixilates any coins that have luster on them. Happens with either HDR on or off. Is this a lighting issue?

  • Raybo
    Raybo Posts: 5,362 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Goldbully said:
    I took these with an iPhone 7



    Looks like it just came out of the mint GB ;)

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