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Valued Member
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Hello everybody, I am testing out a new LED ring light from Amazon that I received this afternoon. So far no glare at all, but you have to brace the stand or it will tip over in the position displayed in the picture.  3 color modes and 10 brightness settings with this model. This is the model I purchased below. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Brigh...C216&sr=8-13 Edited by the_sifu
11/25/2020 8:18 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Can we see some picture of coins taken with the ringlight vs the onboard LEDs?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
Searched 5+ Million Cents Since 1971
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks great for selfies , not sure if it will be good for photographing coins .  Proud Member of The Black Sheep Squadron !
In Memory of Fallen Black Sheep Mates .
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Valued Member
Canada
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Can we see some picture of coins taken with the ring light vs the onboard LEDs? Eventually, yes. I am still playing with the settings for toned and untoned coins last night. FYI, I still work for a living and I have a family. If I like it for coin photography, I will keep it. If not, it either gets returned or repackaged as a gift  .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
United States
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I'd be interested in seeing results from this as well.
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Valued Member
Canada
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My testing picture results for the ring light below. It will be re-gifted. The ring light is great for untoned shiny coins. But very poor for copper, bronze, and fully toned coins. The on-board LED lights from the Celestron are great for close-ups ONLY. The Celestron on-board LED dimmer light is a real pain in the ... for taking pictures of the entire coin. Shiny coins, warm light setting - Ring Light   Warm light setting - Ring Light below  White light setting - Ring Light below  Myself using a rectangular LED Lamp light below  Warm light setting - Ring Light below  Myself using a rectangular LED Lamp light below  White Light Setting - Ring Light below  Myself using a rectangular LED Lamp light below  Celestron on-board light closeups  Celestron on-board light  Celestron on-board light  Edited by the_sifu
11/29/2020 12:22 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I Like the " my self" pics best. John1  ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion )
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks for sharing...I won't be buying..thanks again for saving me a return...  |
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Canada
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Synozee hey there  Quote:
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United States
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Hey hey :)
Thanks for posting the pics. So far I've just been dabbling in coin photography. I'm waiting on the new macro lens by Sandmarc for my iPhone 12 Pro. Once I get that I'll start working on some photos and see if it's doable.
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Valued Member
United States
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I'm more of a fan of individual lights because they can be moved around to eliminate any shadows. You can also use a range of different light bulbs to help get the photo you want.
Joe
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Australia
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the_sifu - you have ESP. Was just looking at these on EBay. Will be using a Canon SLR with macro although none of my coins are in mylar flips so may help. Am in the process of threading a 1/4" rod to use in conjunction with a laboratory retort stand and boss head to hold the SLR horizontal at any given height. I like the idea of having light projected in a ring from all angles however even with the diffuser it seems from your image that the light is still projected mainly downwards (an inherent issue with LEDs). This may also be why your darker less reflective coins don't photograph so well as the light is too dim in the centre. May still get one to try but am also thinking strip LEDs on the inside of a cone section would be better in order to throw the light into the centre. Maybe time to hit Fusion 360 and design something. Might dismantle and cannibalize the ring as I like the ability to change the light tones. Thanks for posting. |
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