New camera means new pics! (more pics) Even NGC holders look good.

nwcs · May 22, 2005 3:45AM

I just bought a great 5 MP camera, a Kodal Z740 with a big glass optical lens. Amazing the difference! I haven't mastered it yet but already got some great pics that I wanted to share. More pics later.

mgoodm3 · May 22, 2005 3:50AM

Very nice.

mgoodm3 · May 22, 2005 3:58AM

Nice all over again. Good detail.

nwcs · May 22, 2005 4:02AM

I just experimented with the center exposure balance feature. I'm curious if it'll make a big impact.

wam98 · May 22, 2005 4:02AM

Wow, nice photos and some great looking coins. I really like the SLQ.

Barry · May 22, 2005 5:25AM

Nice pics (and coins)!

cosmicdebris · May 22, 2005 5:27AM

Great pictures. What are you using for lighting?

etexmike · May 22, 2005 5:46AM

Doesn't look like you need much practice to master that camera.

Those are some very nice looking pics and nice coins to boot.

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K6AZ · May 22, 2005 5:48AM

Those are some nice shots Neil, you should have entered the photo contest!

nwcs · May 22, 2005 6:27AM

<< <i>Great pictures. What are you using for lighting? >>

Just two reveal bulbs with white balance set. The exposure level is based on the center rather than whole which helps a lot.

nwcs · May 22, 2005 6:28AM

<< <i>Those are some nice shots Neil, you should have entered the photo contest! >>

Wish I had the camera when that started!

michael · May 22, 2005 4:33PM

your photos are superb onpar with the best i have seen on the web

that bust half looks really great what is the grade if i might ask??

the photo of the bust half it looks like i have the coin in front of me in hand sight seen

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nwcs · May 22, 2005 9:42PM

The half is in a PCGS AU58 holder. I bought it from Legend last summer.

fivecents · May 22, 2005 9:47PM

Wow!! Outstanding pictures.

oldcameoproofsguy · May 22, 2005 11:18PM

Very nice pics!

KurtHorn · May 23, 2005 12:09AM

Nice Pics. I can't get my lighting so even across the whole coin like that. I either get a washed out coin or a coin that has shadows.

K6AZ · May 23, 2005 1:27AM

Just looking again, that really appears to be a great camera. I believe these are the best shots I've seen taken with a regular digicam (non-SLR).

nwcs · May 23, 2005 1:32AM

The lens is about 75-85% the size of a standard SLR lens. Glass optics, too. I'm really happy with how well it does.

K6AZ · May 23, 2005 1:34AM

What's really amazing is the price of that camera. B&H has it for $339. That a lot of bang for the buck as far as coins go.

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eyoung429 · May 23, 2005 1:41AM

Outstanding pics!!!!!

Time for me to sell my canon!!!!

coinace · May 23, 2005 1:42AM

these look great...are you using anything for lighting? it doesn't look like the flash was on?

nwcs · May 23, 2005 1:58AM

<< <i>What's really amazing is the price of that camera. B&H has it for $339. That a lot of bang for the buck as far as coins go.

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Yep. Got it for Best Buy for that. Plus a $30 rebate and double points.

nwcs · May 23, 2005 1:59AM

<< <i>these look great...are you using anything for lighting? it doesn't look like the flash was on? >>

I don't have a sophisticated setup. Two desk laps, one at 12 o'clock and one at 9. I use a 6" travel tripod with the camera aimed straight down. White balance set and I experimented with some of the cool exposure balance controls. One works great with NGC slabs, the center spot exposure balance.

TheRock · May 23, 2005 2:33AM

Is this the standard lense that comes with the camera? Or is it an optional lense that you purchased?

nwcs · May 23, 2005 2:34AM

Standard out of the box stuff, amazingly. It does have an adapter for other lenses and filters. I may experiment with that sometime.

TheRock · May 23, 2005 2:36AM

WAY COOL!!!

Shamika · May 23, 2005 3:01AM

Looks good.

New camera means new pics! (more pics) Even NGC holders look good.

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