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Two photos taken yesterday.   |
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I really like the reverse photo. Any suggestions on how to improve on the obverse?
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Any suggestions on how to improve... Firstly, take a look at this side-by-side comparison of the 7/30/15 post near stars 3, 4 & 5 vs. the 07/29/15 post near stars 3, 4 & 5:  |
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I would have to say that in reference to the pursuit of reduction of excessive hot spots various sections exhibit improvement per the 07/30 shot as compared to the previous day using the blue 'A' arrows as reference points. On the other hand if the goal is to sell this coin on ebay, for example, as 'primarily' an 'accurate' portrayal of its percentage of wear, you would be doing yourself an injustice by showing only the 07/30 photo; the green 'B' arrows used on 07/30 reveal how oftentimes the disproportionate application of diffusive lighting can wipe out beneficial contrast that could elevate the 'perceived' grade. |
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A possible course of action: If this coin was in my personal collection, I would cease wasting my time attempting to perfect features that are essentially and 'ethically' unattainable simultaneously at least in my opinion using my learned skill sets. What I mean to say is that one can always and very easily go in and apply Gimp or Photoshop to selectively alter the appearances only in the areas that do not appear the way that they should etc. But this concern is a case reserved for another separate thread dedicated to the intricacies involved in optimizing these type of programs. The bottom line, therefore, is that submitting two sets of 'acceptably'-modified photos instead of only one set remains an option to consider and does not cost any additional seller fees with ebay: A. one set highlighting the eye-catching cartwheel wheel effect for the excellent luster and B. the second set accenting the high degree of detail supporting the assigned TPG grade. Following this recommended course of action is even more pertinent when photographing raw, unslabbed coins for sale since a buyer in this scenario would not have any 'TPG-written' grade to use as a defined reference point when making a decision on value. Problem solved. |
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Thanks again for the advice & suggestions, mdpmedia. I should of mentioned that the last set of photos are of a different coin. The first set was of a 1878CC, and the last a 1891CC. I am not ready to sell these coins, as I have just purchased them. I just want the best photos to keep on hand.
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I believe I have reached the limit of my capabilities with the equipment discussed in this forum. My shots are not even close to what Darth Morgan has achieved. I am of the opinion that the brilliant pieces enclosed in a PCGS holder are most difficult to try and photograph and capture their true luster. I will try to find a better way.
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Darth - This thread is amazing and inspiring to those of us that are unable to purchase high dollar photography equipment.
I plan on creating a similar setup in the coming weeks to help establish my coin photos.
If you could be so kind, can you please tell me what is actually holding your phone? Was that homemade or something you purchased? I could probably jerry rig something similar if it was homemade.
Also, what CFL bulbs did you use in the picture on page 5?
Thank you.
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That is a heck of a nice coin photo. I don't have camera setup but now I want one. The Morgan looks like it was done in a studio. It is really perfect.
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Thanks, Terry for the complement. My work with this setup is not up to the caliber of Darth. Might be due to photo shooting through the plastic of the holders. In any case, I am going back to my Canon Rebel t1i, with bellows. I used this setup several years ago, and now must relearn how to use the Canon software.
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Quote:if you want to do extreme macros with the iPhone pick up one of these on ebay for about $8 here's an example of what can be done (9 over 8 date on a large canadian cent) Wade what is this gadget called? |
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just type "iphone macro lens" into ebay, you will have dozens of options from $2-$15 (they are all pretty much the same) |
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just wondering has any of you members. got a new Samsung smart phone. they are say the galaxy 6 is suppose to has and out standing camera for photos. I would like to see some images if any of you have one. at the theatre the other night.they were showing images taken with the galaxy 6 the images are incredible.
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took this images with my galaxy4. like to see some take by the galaxy 6. I shot this image through plastic.  |
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