Canon EOS Rebel T1i, Or Xsi

All I need is the helicoid, the adapter, 75mm Nikon lens and the ac adapter dc coupler for canon. Ok once I get this all together I will come back to the other post to see what to set the iso and other stuff I dont know about.

What does it look like with a dime is what am wondering. I got a couple possible Roosevelt scarface and or split die I would like to post when I get this gadget up and running. Nice coin. I got a 3 ounce coin from non political Trump that is real nice

Here is my set up with the new Helicoil and nikon lens. I also upgraded the lights to his new set up there a real good quality light. I also got the Diffuser set up over the lens very slick!

I think I figured it ouy now!

Ya all if this helped. I can improve on all of it as I learn. I'm actually excited. I'm sure one I get this up running and got most figured. I will want the T7 lol

Was looking at the T7. That's alot of coins. I will use a few coins and post them here to see if I got the lighting right and or adjustments. I just now figured out how to use this camera. I will blame phones. Better pictures would be a huge plus. Big help.

Actually, getting the lighting and exposure right will make more of a difference than a 12MP or 15MP camera, You could have a nice old 8MP camera and get great coin shots. Having a macro lens will make focusing easier, close up, but if you can't get a whole coin framed, you can always crop with all kinds of easy and Free software.

@Gluggo that enlarger stand is fantastic. Unless it's a light stand with a camera mount. I've worked up a number of different setups for macro and photography over the years. I just started on coins which is different. Anyone can make their own as long as the camera is parallel to the flat surface that the coin is on, that's a healthy start.

18% grey card is nice but not necessary. That's more important for color balance and if someone is using a phone, that reads the light automatic. For a camera like the ones in this thread you can go Auto or Program or switch to Manual and then you have full control over the exposure. That may seem more complicated, but when it comes to being able to get a good shot, when you can pick the opening and shutter speed and the camera is firmly mounted, that is a really good solution.

One suggestion for anyone. Shutter release by cable if the camera allows it. If not, set the self timer to 2 or 10 seconds, whatever suits you best. Press the shutter and step back. Now the camera will be stable and solid.

Here's the latest, mostly for fun. An old enlarger lens, with an adapter to a Canon 40-D. The bellows is what creates the ability to focus at different distances and magnifications.

The scientific table isn't necessary, I just have one already. Otherwise old boxes, cards, coasters, darn near anything that you can stack up, to get to the zone you want, so the coin fills the frame. Black is a piece of craft foam from Hobby Lobby or one of those places.



Still working on lighting variations.



This one I took because I wanted to illustrate a coin roll artifact on the coin. The rolls have red printing on the ends and apparently this one was in contact for awhile? Look at the ring around the rim? Red tones on the Obverse of the coin.

Where is that post on how to set your camera up for pics?