Pics from new camera - Nikon D100 - warning - large images
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Well, i've been wanting to try to improve my images taken with a digital camera and while my Nikon Coolpix 4500 has and will do well,
i wanted to try and simply improve my ability to get a better focus, something i thought i could do with a SLR type of camera.
So, here's what i've come up with so far...and right now my primary challenge is improving my depth of field, which is a part of the focus issue, so one step forward, two back with hopefully a few more forward soon:
i wanted to try and simply improve my ability to get a better focus, something i thought i could do with a SLR type of camera.
So, here's what i've come up with so far...and right now my primary challenge is improving my depth of field, which is a part of the focus issue, so one step forward, two back with hopefully a few more forward soon:
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That dollar got a gift at 65 with those reeding marks in front of the ear don't you think?
By the way - nice IHC. Do you know anything about that particular coin?
We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
BTW, here's the webpage info "coin photography made simple" by J.T. Stanton
http://www.numis.net/101/index1.shtml
09/07/2006
............Thanks!
I'm not familiar with that camera model. An SLR?
..........it's a single lens reflex..... digital camera. (at least that's what i think it is.....it looks like the cameras we used several years ago
that weren't compact cameras that use through the lens technology...you look through the viewfinder and press the shutter and then
what you saw goes away for a split second so something (a mirror) can move out of the way so the "film" can be exposed.
Got to give you credit if that's the case.
..............I'll take it (even if you thought i was using film....i'm not. It's a digital camera)
I believe I have a link to a how to article about coin photograpy with an SLR, and will search
for it if you want. Which lens did you use?
..............The Nikon 100 mm macro lens....which is too putting me too far away from my subject and which doesn't telephoto. (Good bye lens.)
What kind of lighting (Soft white leaves less yellow)
...........i used one of my secret lighting techniques (florescent light that was in the house when i bought it...located under the one of the
kitchen cabinets. I jest you not.
"Interesting use of DOF especially with the label so close to the coin. You usually do not see this much impact
of DOF within an item so small."
Yeah, in a way it's kind of interesting ....but annoying....
I'd like the whole coin to be as much in focus as possible ....but the part of the coin being out of focus does give a sense of realism to the
image.....
6.1 Effective Megapixels for 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images Compact and lightweight (weighs approx. 14.7 oz.) New CCD sensor is the same size as that of D1 series SLRs lens image coverage factor x1.5) 3D Digital Matrix Image Control for precise exposure control, TTL auto white balance, and optimal color accuracy High-performance built-in Speedlight with D-TTL flash control for Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash. Also manual control GN 36 at ISO 100. Three color modes Five-Area Autofocus with Dynamic AF operation, Focus-tracking and Lock-on™ High-speed image processing provided by new one-chip system LSI Top shutter speed of 1/4,000 sec. and flash sync speed up to 1/180 sec. 30 second long exposures Plug-and-play USB1.1 interface for quick computer connection On-Demand Grid Lines can be displayed in viewfinder Custom Settings can be selected in the LCD monitor Compatible with Certified CompactFlash™ cards Type I and Type II, including 512MB/1GB IBM MicroDrive™ Nikon View 5 software (supplied) enables easy transfer, viewing and simple editing of images on your computer (Mac and PC) Optional Nikon Capture 3 software for excellent image management and remote operation Optional Multi Function Battery Pack MB-D100 accepts six 1.5V LR6 (AA-size alkaline) batteries or two Li-ion rechargeable batteries for extended shooting capability. Features voice memo recording/playback function, vertical shutter-release button, Command and Sub Command Dials, AF start button and a 10-pin remote terminal.
Maybe "TTT (throught the lens technology) is the correct term.
adrian
So, I kind of got the bug again. I just started seeing images that were hard for me to distinguish whether or not they were film or digital. until then, it was pretty obvious film had the edge for my taste.
You got yourself quite a piece of work there Adrian.
Those coins and the photography are great!
Edit: verb tense
dragon
Beautiful photos!
RE: focus....
I used to shoot professionally with traditional SLRs (Nikon) in my distant past. On those cameras, Depth of Field was controlled by the aperture (higher number equals greater depth of field). Try setting your camera on a tripod, set the shutter speed slow enough to get the aperture (F-stop) to F16 or F22. This should increase your focus range and improve sharpness on your closeup pictures. You may have to use the self-timer to get rid of camera movement, or use a remote shutter release if your camera allows.
Hope this helps...
-craig
I also am jealous of your fine photos - I read my owners manual again to work on my macros and now am off to the store to get some low wattage Revel bulbs for capturing my color.
One aspect of coins that is hard to capture is LUSTER - you did it on the walker, anyone have any ideas on showing off luster?
Nice pictures.And when you use the coolpix 4500,how far away is the coin from the lens?Thanks.Al
Still struggling
I own the latest, greatest canon digital slr camera that costs as much as some cars ( for work).....but I get better results from my coolpix when it comes to coin pictures.
And yes, a digital camera can still be considered an SLR.
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The top Morgan picture is the only decent one, that's a very nice detailed picture and shows the colors nicely if you would crop out the bad plastic.
The out of focus really detracts and takes away from the nice coins on the other ones. The blurry Barr cent makes me dizzy. I can't read the date on the 22 Peace or the WL Half and the coin's details are blurry. grrrrr.........
Your old setup is much better.
Currently, you are correct.