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Some better pics of the gold find/photography setup/+2 others(big pics!!)
coinlieutenant
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Just spent about two hours photographing the gold from the other day plus the other two pieces in the collection.
For the gent that was asking about gold techniques, these were taken outside at dusk using white balancing. Spot metering was used.
I simply sat on a chair, put the coins in one of the drawers from the coin cabinet, braced my elbows on my knees and was around 9 inches away from the coin. I used the 'macro' scene setting on the camera (Nikon Coolpix 5400).
The pictures are decent but not of the caliber that some (Shylock, WWW, airplanenut and others) take...
Shylocks recommendation is OTT lites with tripod.
Enjoy.
For the gent that was asking about gold techniques, these were taken outside at dusk using white balancing. Spot metering was used.
I simply sat on a chair, put the coins in one of the drawers from the coin cabinet, braced my elbows on my knees and was around 9 inches away from the coin. I used the 'macro' scene setting on the camera (Nikon Coolpix 5400).
The pictures are decent but not of the caliber that some (Shylock, WWW, airplanenut and others) take...
Shylocks recommendation is OTT lites with tripod.
Enjoy.
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Capped Bust Half Series
Capped Bust Half Dime Series
Some day I hope to get a 1811 half eagle, that is one very cool coin. Since you mixed different denominations, what are the first two coins? Quarter eagles? Half eagles? Eagles?
Tom
The first is an eagle. the second a half eagle...
Will get those in the mail directly...
siliconvalleycoins.com
I love the first (1803) Eagle & last (1895) Proof Quarter Eagle!
Beautiful assortment of gold coins!! Thanks for sharing them with us!!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
Great coins, what are the grades and how did you acquire them?
Seth
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Have been super busy with school this week.
Here is the story behind the coins that Seth asked about!
gold
John
siliconvalleycoins.com
<< <i>The pictures are decent but not of the caliber that some (Shylock, WWW, airplanenut and others) take...
Shylocks recommendation is OTT lites with tripod. >>
Oooh! I made the caliber list
I'm yet to try otts... I just can't see myself shelling out $80 for two lights, when desk lamps are working ok right now... a few desk lamps should work fine- flood lights will help reduce a concentrated glare on a slab.
Jeremy
BTW, why the major difference in coloration between the obverse and reverse on the 1813 Half Eagle?