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 1927 Halfpenny High Figure 7 and Cud on O. |
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 1932 Halfpenny 'Dot' under L. |
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 1954 Halfpenny Figure 4 high and tilted. |
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Hi robster, could you tell us a little about how you capture the images? They all look good to me but the 1954 1/2d looks really good.
Rob.
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05/22/2013 8:43 pm
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First of all thanks for your interest- As is obvious the pics are getting better as I learn a few tricks. I have a Nikon D3200 which is mounted on a stand to allow shots directly overhead. I am currently using a Tokina 100mm Macro Lens which allows me to shoot far enough above the coin to allow good lighting.
I use two LED lamps (Jansjo) which I purchased from IKEA ($15) each with flexible heads to allow a bit of movement. I raise the coin slightly of the base to put the background out of focus and take the shot (focusing manually).
I then plug the camera into a laptop and transfer shots to Windows Office Picture Manager. Using PhotoScape software I resize, .crop and sharpen and then transfer to Photobucket
I then transfer the image to here.!! If pushed I can complete the entire process in about 5 minutes.!!
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 1960 Halfpenny Colour. |
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Cheers robster, a quick google search suggests the camera is worth $400-$500? And, Wow, the lens about the same? Actually it doesn't surprise me about the lens. The results speak for themselves.
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Sure gives good results Robster!
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I just checked the IKEA website, those Jansjo lamps are now $30. Still, they look pretty good.
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 1963Y. Halfpenny Faint Figure 6. |
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Another nice one Robster  This thread could almost become a record of your photographic evolution! They just keep getting better. |
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That's an awesome die fill Robbie. Usually its the 3 that is weak on them.
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 1951PL Halfpenny- My favourite lamination flaw.! |
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It almost looks like the roo is leaping through a field of flame ...... Evel Kangievel ....
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What's that Skippy? Unicorn has been pushed off a cliff.!!  |
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