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Yes, it is about $1 cheaper shipped from dickblick if that is all you buy ($12 vs $13). I needed a few other items from jet.com so I got free shipping. Certainly two good options. There aren't too many options.
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Here are some sample images of some pocket change I had sitting around: I left the exposure compensation at 0 for the first one, the 2nd one is at -2/3. Nickel is at 0. Cropping done only. For some reason all my images are rotated 90 degrees CW after I shoot them in live view. Any way to get them to be the correct orientation? Top of the coin is in line with the top of the camera.    Edited by ngs428
03/11/2018 10:54 pm
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Those are extremely nice!
You can keep the images from rotating by going into the menu and turning off auto-rotation.
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Thanks Ray! Once I used the diffuse at lens approach and I saw the result, I immediately thought I was on to something. Much easier to diffuse at the lens vs on the light..
Thanks again for all your help!
One follow up question. Is there an optimal distance from the coin to the lens?
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03/11/2018 11:35 pm
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One follow up question. Is there an optimal distance from the coin to the lens? I think you're asking if there is optimal distance from coin to diffuser, correct? Generally, the higher the angle vs the coin, the better. If you're shooting slabs then there are other considerations such as not getting so close to the lens that you get direct reflections from the slab surface (glare). But for raw coins, the direct reflections are usually a good thing. |
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Yes, at this point my lens and diffuser are basically at the same level.
Thank you!
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Yes, at this point my lens and diffuser are basically at the same level. Can we get a pic of your setup, please. |
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Can we get a pic of your setup, please. Here is info on what I purchased and what my setup currently looks like. Let me know if you have any questions. 550D Rebel T2i camera body EOS-M42 Adapter: $3 M42 focusing helicoid, 17-31mm: $21 M42 extensions, 2 sets 7/14/28mm: $16 total M42-M39 adapter: $5.69 Nikon 75mm EL-Nikkor Lens: $45 Copy stand: Custom aluminum, 3/8" AL base plate with 1.5" diameter post, $7 for material, waterjet cut and welded at work Manual focusing rail: $17 IKEA Jansjo LED lights, two: $31 Canson Opalux Diffusion Material: $7 AC Adapter for T2i: $15 Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with dock Bubble levels on the camera and copy stand Setup Pics:     Edited by ngs428
03/13/2018 11:11 pm
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Thank you for the pics, my set up is the same as yours except I'm defusing at the lights.
I have tried to get Canson Opalux Diffusion Material here but was told I had to buy 10 sheets.
Does any one know where I can get 1 sheet or can someone mail me a sheet or a piece 8"x8" I will pay.
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mcshilling what size would you like. I might be able to help you out. I have some Canson Opalux. I will cut you a piece. just let me know. I will need your address. you and I should be able to email one another.let me know what you would like.
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Thanks for the info ngs428
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rocky PM me please. I would need about 6x6"
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mcshilling message is on the way. I will send you a little extra gift. want you to try it out see what you think. it also makes a great diffuser.
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