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austrokiwi Pillar of the Community 2087 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 12:06 pm If you really want to take outstanding shots of proofs you need to use axial lighting. Look for a beam splitter (heres an example http://www.ebay.com/itm/Teleprompte...m3ca72bae36) This thread will give you an idea how to use it: http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...PIC_ID=20615 Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 2:43 pm This is my "proof rig," a cheap 9" circline kitchen fixture with a hole cut through the center for the camera: This is what it's capable of: Report this Post to the Staff
cc99999 Pillar of the Community United States 1302 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 2:44 pm what are the lights? type of bulbs? and where are they in relation to your camera? Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 3:25 pm Quote: what are the lights? type of bulbs? and where are they in relation to your camera? Um, that's all in the first picture.... Report this Post to the Staff
cc99999 Pillar of the Community United States 1302 Posts	Posted 12/11/2013 4:09 pm ok, I see it now. Report this Post to the Staff
cc99999 Pillar of the Community United States 1302 Posts	Posted 12/17/2013 11:32 pm This shot was done super quick, handheld, and only to get a sense of color and light dispersal. This was shot inside a Pro-Cyc My Studio lightbox. While this approach will not work for all types of coins- it will certainly work on raw material and toners. Report this Post to the Staff
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