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Pillar of the Community
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Can't be any good...didn't cost a lot of money.  Thanks, 7070....what a great, inexpensive way to get us all started! You're a gentleman to share! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice set up. What type and watt bulb do you use in the lamps?
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Valued Member
 United States
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What type and watt bulb do you use in the lamps?
Well I HAD 100 watt daylight fluorescent bulbs, but I broke one  during the photo setup. I replaced them with 45 watt halogen flood lamps. (I was going to try them anyway). they seem to work OK Lighting is Key to coin photography, Take good notes on what works for you and your setup. And do not forget the self timer. Edited by 7070
09/30/2007 2:40 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Wow, thank you for the plans. I think I'm going to try that.
I have a simple Olympus Stylus 500, I think it's similar to your Nikon. I was going to ask how you released the shutter, I totally forgot about the timer, something I've never used yet!
I can't manually focus with my camera, (at least I dont' think I can). So, when I depress the shutter it automatically focuses just before the shot, so when using the timer, I wonder if it automatically does that for me, or if I need to do that myself before setting the timer...?
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Valued Member
United States
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Perfect! Time to get to work  Edited by FroDaddy
09/30/2007 01:06 am
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Valued Member
United States
193 Posts |
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I can't manually focus with my camera, (at least I dont' think I can). So, when I depress the shutter it automatically focuses just before the shot, so when using the timer, I wonder if it automatically does that for me, or if I need to do that myself before setting the timer...?
Adjust the camera arm (up or down) to the focusing distance before final tighting the C-Clamp. you can place a mark on the upright so you know where to place the arm next time. Then when placing a new subject (coin) press the shutter 1/2 way to focus the coin and make sure the composition is what you want. Then adjust lighting, taking test shots (remember to take notes). I do not use the self timer for the test shots. Once you have determined the best lighting for the coin at hand, then set the self timer and take your best shot. Edited by 7070
10/01/2007 12:40 am
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Valued Member
United States
363 Posts |
Thanks for the tutorial 7070. That all makes good sense.
This will beat by a long shot my current method of placing my subject coin in the bottom of a 6 inch tall narrow jar, moving the jar about under a bedlamp, then positioning the camera on the rim of the jar and manually releasing the shutter!
I have gotten some halfway decent shots that way, but oh, so much trouble, so many failed attempts!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow, you made it sound so easy. Now I know what my next project is going to be. Thanks for the tutorial.
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Valued Member
United States
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adobero1,
I have and use an Olympus Stylus 800, I think it's pretty much the same camera only a difference in Megapixels. Do exactlly what 7070 suggested, he's RIGHT ON!
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Pillar Of The Community
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Today I assembled a copystand too, I was inspired by 7070 but I guess I was a bit lucky since I had suitable material for that.  I used a 30 x 40 cm aluminum coating board and a 50 cm piece of aluminum rail with a sliding piece.  I took off the head of my tripod and connected to the slider.   Now since I have a nice rigid stand, I should start working on the lighting. Here's what I could get with a regular circulating coin:  Is there any chance that the good recommendations about close-up coin photography could be gathered in a sticky thread here? You guys SuperDave, 7070, zacharycash really mastered this, and share your experience, but I think in time the good stuff gets lost within the pages here. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice Setup, Lets keep the ideas flowing. Everyone wins. And......  |
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Pillar Of The Community
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New Member
United States
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Thanks for sharing and the pictures make it much easier for me to comprehend. Excellent |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is there a benefit of a copy stand over a tripod?
Edited by shatsi
10/19/2007 2:01 pm
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Valued Member
United States
193 Posts |
Copy stands are designed to take photos on a vertical plane (up and down) while a tripod is geared toward the horizontal.
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Posted 09/29/2007 8:27 pm
