Coin Photography

Coinhusker1 · November 3, 2004 7:25AM

I recall a while back there was a thread on Coin Photgraphy that had suggestions on what type of light to use (incadescent, fluorescent, etc) and what Tripod/light/stand setup works best (one post had a photo of his setup -- might have been Russ). I never bookmarked the thread, and I have had no luck finding it with searches. If someone knows where it is and can post a link to it, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

wam98 · November 3, 2004 7:45AM

Do a search in the US Coin Forum for the word contraptions.

Coinhusker1 · November 3, 2004 9:38AM

<< <i>Do a search in the US Coin Forum for the word contraptions.

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Thanks!! That's it!!

JrGMan2004 · November 3, 2004 9:43AM

Personally, I use Reveal Bulbs now... they work nice, as long as you can get a good white balance on it, as the light has ared tinge to it...

But still, they are really bright, even just having two lights, and I think work great for toned coins...

Coinhusker1 · November 3, 2004 11:11AM

Here is the link:

Coin Photo Contraptions

Currently, I use a tripod, which is somewhat cumbersome, because I have to "shim up" the coin to the camera with books. Where can I find the stands with the metal pole and the adjustable camera bracket? (A photo store, or "homemade" from parts at Home Depot?) In the link, something like what Russ or K6AZ has is what I an interested in.

Thanks.

Coinhusker1 · November 5, 2004 6:56AM

ttt

If anyone knows where I can get the camera stand refereced above, let me know. Thanks!!

mgoodm3 · November 5, 2004 7:00AM

b&h photo

wam98 · November 5, 2004 7:02AM

Coinhusker1, I believe in a couple of the photos of members contraptions there's a web site stamped over the copy stand. I done a search on Yahoo and looked at them myself.

Coinhusker1 · November 5, 2004 7:44AM

Thanks!!

At $300+ those copy stands seem kinda pricey for what you get, but, of course, I'm no photo expert.

beartracks42 · November 5, 2004 8:16AM

Coinhusker1,

I use the Testrite CS-7 Mini Copy Stand and bought a couple of lights for less than $10 each at Home depot. I got my info from Russ, so I think this is what he uses also. You can find the stand at B&H Photo on the web. It is around $45.

Now, if I could only take pics like Russ.

Coin Photography

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