what camera do you use for taking coin pictures and why

buffalohunter · June 30, 2008 6:26AM

using my canon power shot s31s i just cant get real good coin pictures ....

sanitarium1inmate · June 30, 2008 6:29AM

I use 2 different ones. Kodak easyshare which has a free cropping program, and a dinolite 200x usb cam

MadMarty · June 30, 2008 6:32AM

I use a Canon PowerShot Pro1, why? Because it's the only camera I have...

DennisH · June 30, 2008 6:33AM

I use a Nikon D200 digital SLR with either a Nikkor 60mm or 105mm micro... because it's what I have. (I bought the Nikon for my work, so getting the Nikkor lenses made sense to me.)

rgCoinGuy · June 30, 2008 6:38AM

Nikon 995 off ebay. Purchased it after reviewing photo threads on here due to its relatively cheap cost used off ebay, along with built in macro and durability.

drwstr123 · June 30, 2008 6:38AM

I started digi-pics with a Pentax ist & macro lens. Great, light, and easy to use setup. I switched to a Nikon D200 with a 90mm Sigma macro lens. Glad I went in that order since the Nikon it a little more difficult to get a handle on. Mike

Russ · June 30, 2008 6:39AM

Nikon Coolpix 950. I use it because it was cheap to buy, and it takes nice pics.

Russ, NCNE

Greeniejr · June 30, 2008 6:39AM

<< <i>Nikon 995 off ebay. Purchased it after reviewing photo threads on here due to its relatively cheap cost used off ebay, along with built in macro and durability.

Bought mine brand new back about 6 or 7 yrs ago. Love

Gemineye · June 30, 2008 6:42AM

Sony Cyber-shot 5.0....DSC-P92.
...Why..?!?!?.....cause I do..!!!

blu62vette · June 30, 2008 6:42AM

Nikon D200, because I grew up Nikon.

seemyauction · June 30, 2008 7:13AM

Sony DSC-W7

Because I'm too cheap to buy a real camera.............

LoveMyLiberty · June 30, 2008 7:16AM

<< <i>Nikon Coolpix 950. I use it because it was cheap to buy, and it takes nice pics.

Russ, NCNE >>

You said the same thing about the Ricoh!

I use an Olympus C5050 , a Coolpix L12 & this for close ups

Cladiator · June 30, 2008 7:20AM

I want the kind of camera they had at Anaconda Rare Coins. Why? LOL Do you even need to ask?

notwilight · June 30, 2008 7:49AM

Come to think of it I may have a Nikon 995 packed away with my astronomy stuff. I took some pretty good photos of Jupiter with homemade adapters once upon a time. --Jerry

Quarternut · June 30, 2008 7:56AM

Nikon D-70, at the time I purchased it, it was considerd one of the best digital cameras.

I use Adobe Photoshop 7.0 to process the pictures.

QN

SirAnthonyAC · June 30, 2008 7:57AM

I use a Canon 20D and it's white balance SUCKS!

Everytime I want to shoot a coin it's a struggle to the death to get the color right and to capture the luster.

The only way to get close to the actual color is with custom white balance and even then I've never happy with the images... might be time for a new camera.

Of course I have three 100 WATT natual light light blubs, tripod, macro lens, etc, it's just trying to capture a silver coin... augh!

TwoKopeiki · June 30, 2008 8:07AM

I use Canon 5D because that's what I use for other kinds of photography. Works like a charm coupled with a 105mm Sigma macro.

BECOKA · June 30, 2008 8:13AM

I will be starting a series of point and shoot camera reviews on my photography forum specifically outlining how to get the best coin photo's. 1st one will be powershot A70, most of the setup should be similar for most cameras.

I currently us a Canon 30D but should be getting a 40D in the mail this week. Main reason is DSLR manual focus is much easier than trying to work around the auto focus on point and shoot cameras.

messydesk · June 30, 2008 8:15AM

Nikon D80, 105mm Micro-Nikkor lens, gooseneck lamps with CFL-D bulbs, because I wanted the flexibility I had with my film Nikon SLRs, wanted the extras that a dSLR gives you, and wanted to use older Nikon lenses.

Before using that, I used a Canon A80 4MP point and shoot with very good results. Good coin pictures are largely about setting up your lights.

OnWithTheHunt · June 30, 2008 9:12AM

D-100, because I've always used Nikons and it was the only affordable Nikon digital SLR when I got it.. When I started taking coin photos, I went retro, a 55mm 2.8 and a 105mm F4, both old manual models and a 27.5 mm extension tube.

messydesk · June 30, 2008 9:31AM

<< <i>When I started taking coin photos, I went retro, a 55mm 2.8 and a 105mm F4, both old manual models and a 27.5 mm extension tube. >>

Those are the ones I use on my D80. Fantastic lenses.

MikeInFL · June 30, 2008 9:39AM

Nikon D300.

For its dynamic range.

(the real reason I bought it was for its frames per second, but that's another hobby and discussion)

RWB · June 30, 2008 9:49AM

I use a Kodak "Fun Saver." Great for quick shots of those special coins for ebay auctions. Here's a sample:

Great pix, huh??!!

The coin? You don't see the coin? It's right there---- Yeah, that's the white spot in the lower right corner. Kool!

Raybo · June 30, 2008 10:55AM

Pentax K100D Super and a Vivitar Series I 105mm f2.5 1:1 macro.

Ray

LeeG · June 30, 2008 11:44AM

NIKON Coolpix 5700. Best I could afford at the time and K6AZ was selling it on the B/S/T.

robec · June 30, 2008 11:46AM

Canon DRebel xTI with 100mm macro lens because I've used Canons since the old AE1 days.

smokincoin · June 30, 2008 11:57AM

Canon G7 for me.

garsmith · June 30, 2008 12:20PM

I have a Canon D3 but I am still working on perfecting my coin photo skills

bidask · June 30, 2008 12:39PM

Canon EOS 1ds.... ... picks up everything

MrSpud · June 30, 2008 12:52PM

Nikon Coolpix cause Russ said to, and cause I'm cheap

buffalohunter · July 1, 2008 6:09AM

thanks

barbershopper · July 1, 2008 7:28AM

I use a Nikon Coolpix 4300 with a macro setting for closeups of 1.7".
I have 3 florescent 20 watt screw base bulbs to the right, left and above the coin which
is on a dark background. The lights are at an angle to prevent reflection.
It took a lot of arranging and rearranging the lighting to get it right.
I took a pic of the VDB under the shoulder of a phony 1914-D Lincoln and
couldn't believe how well I could read the letters.

buffalohunter · July 1, 2008 7:40AM

real nice pictures thanks all !!

cheezhed · July 1, 2008 2:05PM

Nikon D40x 28-120mm 3.5-5.6 Nikkor

Because I love Nikon!

AUandAG · July 1, 2008 2:27PM

I use a Canon Power Shot A590 which is a point and shoot with macro. About $179 two months ago and
easy to use.
bob

what camera do you use for taking coin pictures and why

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