Ok, you find two Nokia 200D cameras w/ macro lenses sitting on your door step...

LincolnCentMan · July 13, 2007 2:15AM

...and a note that says. "One camera is for you, but you have to give the other camera to a coin dealer." Which dealer would you give it to?

In other words. What web site has the kind of coins you like paired with the kind of pics that just dont help much. I'll wait to post a few sites later.

-David

GFourDriver · July 13, 2007 2:47AM

Hard to answer that one because having a nice camera doesn't neccessarily translate into good pictures. With that in mind, do you give it to someone who takes terrible pics? Seems like a waste.

So, I would give it to someone who is struggling to take great pics with minimal equipment. Seems to me it would be put to much better use.

OB

SNMAN · July 13, 2007 2:55AM

<< but you have to give the other camera to a coin dealer." Which dealer would you give it to >>

Not sure if he is a dealer...........but JapanJohn is in need of a new camera

he can certainly take twice the pictures

LOL

SNMAN

notwilight · July 13, 2007 2:59AM

I didn't know they make macro lenses for cell phone cameras. I think lots of ebay sellers already use cell phone cameras.

GFourDriver · July 13, 2007 3:08AM

<<<>>>

lol how true. I believe he meant the Nikon 200D

STONE · July 13, 2007 3:11AM

I'd give it to Dick Osburn. I want to buy his coins, but without ANY pictures, I hesitate. I know he's a good guy and extremely honest, but I still want to see his stuff.

Enough pouting.

CaptainRon · July 13, 2007 9:09AM

I agree with Stone -- I would choose Dick Osborne

coinpictures · July 13, 2007 9:18AM

Without a doubt, David Lawrence. Their images are horrendous. No reason a dealer of that calibre should be using a flatbed scanner to image coins.

Cameonut · July 13, 2007 9:26AM

Heritage - hands down.

(I didn't know Nokia made a decent camera)

tightbudget · July 13, 2007 9:30AM

<< Heritage - hands down.

(I didn't know Nokia made a decent camera) >>

LOL, probably none better than 1.3 MP

MakeCents · July 13, 2007 9:37AM

since you seem to know about taking pics here I have a sony cyber-shot dsc-w80 its 7.2 mega pixels but I cant seem to get a good picture of a coin from it when I get close to the coin it just is blurry Ive tried everything close far flash no flash...but it just wont work...can someone please help me...thanks

Cameonut · July 13, 2007 9:45AM

<< I have a sony cyber-shot dsc-w80 its 7.2 mega pixels but I cant seem to get a good picture of a coin from it when I get close to the coin it just is blurry >>

Does the Sony have a macro function or setting? If not, you are SOL. Otherwise, the camera needs to be set to the macro setting to get super close (often the macro setting is a tulip).

MakeCents · July 13, 2007 9:48AM

<< 

<< I have a sony cyber-shot dsc-w80 its 7.2 mega pixels but I cant seem to get a good picture of a coin from it when I get close to the coin it just is blurry >>

Does the Sony have a macro function or setting? If not, you are SOL. Otherwise, the camera needs to be set to the macro setting to get super close (often the macro setting is a tulip). >>

ok it has a macro setting so how do I grt the lighting right?use a flash or no?

Cameonut · July 13, 2007 9:52AM

I turn the flash off and use desk lamps (one on each side).
Good luck

MakeCents · July 13, 2007 9:55AM

<< I turn the flash off and use desk lamps (one on each side).
Good luck >>

thanks you really helped alot I was like 2 seconds from smashing the camera

LindeDad · July 13, 2007 9:55AM

Usally no flash.

LindeDad · July 13, 2007 9:59AM

Also need a tri-pod or copy stand so you can force the apapeture open( higher F setting) at the lower speed setting. Gives better depth of field to get though the slab. Not so critical on RAW coin though.

MakeCents · July 13, 2007 10:04AM

<< force the apapeture open( higher F setting) at the lower speed setting.

>>

sorry if this is a dumb question but what is this and how do I change it. In my menu options?

AZLARRY · July 13, 2007 10:23AM

David Lawrence Rare Coins without question.

ModernCrapNut · July 13, 2007 10:42AM

<< 

<< force the apapeture open( higher F setting) at the lower speed setting.

>>

sorry if this is a dumb question but what is this and how do I change it. In my menu options? >>

The best way to start is to go thru your camera manual, trying each thing as you go so that you become familiar with it's features. There may also be an advanced manual that either came on a CD with your camera or available as a download at the manufacturer's site....knowing the advanced controls can be very helpful. Also there are some great articles on photograpy and lighing by mgoodm Link to articles
It takes some time to learn so keep experimenting and don't give up.

I think he meant Nikon D-200, not Nokia.

Heck with dealers, I would give one and my present new camera to YN's. I know they would be trying a lot of things and learning how to take some great images.

messydesk · July 13, 2007 10:44AM

<< Also need a tri-pod or copy stand so you can force the apapeture open( higher F setting) at the lower speed setting. Gives better depth of field to get though the slab. Not so critical on RAW coin though.

>>

The higher f-stop setting is closing the aperture, not opening it, thus giving you better depth of field, which is also useful for raw coins, since they do have depth (except ultra-moderns). Most cameras have a dial with a bunch of icons and the letters P, S (or Tv), A (or Av), and sometimes M. Set the camera for A (or Av), then you can use some of the other camera controls to vary the aperture. You'll get the best pictures with it about half-way closed, which is probably f8 or f11. Smaller than f11 and you might start getting color fringing or light falloff at the edges.

Ok, you find two Nokia 200D cameras w/ macro lenses sitting on your door step...

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