Practicing Taking Group Photos Of My Early Coppers

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GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1849 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 07:39 am I took the opportunity that my wife 'lent' me her Canon PowerShot camera to take group photos of my early copper collection. Group photos are impossible with my current camera. I think they are a bit better than my usual - however, still not happy with the definition, or with the colour. I also need to find a proper background for the coins, maybe one evoking episodes of early US history. One of these days I will have to invest in proper photo equipment, I guess. Anyway, here they are. The photos show the early pieces, not the middle or late dates. Report this Post to the Staff

CherreePicker Valued Member 440 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 07:48 am You may want to move this to the photography section to garner advice. The Canon Powershot is a capable little camera. Assuming you are already using the macro function on the camera you may want to try shooting these pics outside in natural daylight. When I used this point and shoot I would take pics out on my lanai when the sunlight was just "right". Gave me some really nice coin shots with great color. Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 08:06 am Fabulous collection. I think the pics need more contrast to pick up the copper surfaces. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatchaser140 Pillar of the Community United States 2368 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 08:58 am Those are beautiful. Great collection! Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1849 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 08:58 am Thanks guys. If a moderator can move this thread to the proper section I would appreciate it. I am finding the red background helps me better pick up the true color of copper, but it is still not perfect. Also, I am holding the camera with my hands, and I am guessing that is not optimal. A tripod makes sense. The PowerShoot is much better than my little Samsung, though, so I will keep practicing until my wife retrieves her camera. Report this Post to the Staff
Cruisinfusion Pillar of the Community United States 1531 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 11:37 am Oh my... That's an amazing collection of early coppers... Report this Post to the Staff
usc96 Valued Member United States 291 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 12:28 pm Did you acquire those in the US and take them to Germany, or did you acquire them outside of the US? Great looking collection. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 2:02 pm Try putting some interesting items in the photo composition along with the coins, ala Helfenstein catalogue (first auction catalogue that had color photos) by Lester Merkin, Something else to jazz up the photo possibly? Your EACs are "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
duncanbishop24 Pillar of the Community United States 898 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 2:24 pm Gosh I wish I just had one of those! Awesome set and pretty decent pictures Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 7:07 pm You have a beautiful collection. Your photos look good. It's nice to see so many old coppers grouped in one place. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 07/13/2014 8:14 pm Amazing group of coins! Report this Post to the Staff
TellersTreasures Valued Member United States 153 Posts	Posted 07/14/2014 10:24 am SHEESH! Nice coins, man! I hope to have some of these one day! Very Very cool, once again. Would love to see more! Thanks, Trevor. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 07/14/2014 10:30 am Quote: Thanks guys. If a moderator can move this thread to the proper section I would appreciate it. Done. Nice photos of cery nice coins! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3173 Posts	Posted 07/14/2014 10:34 am who cares about the photography.. Man that's an unbelievable collection! I just about wet myself. Thanks for sharing! Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 07/14/2014 7:19 pm AMAZING COLLECTION!! I personally like Westcoin's idea. I've always wanted to do something like that, but never really had the coins to do it. You, on the other hand, have the perfect opportunity. I also agree with your conjecture over the red background. It looks a lot better. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15446 Posts	Posted 07/14/2014 8:05 pm Lovely coins ... I would be proud to own any of them! To the photography ... I can offer no support there ... Simply thrilled that you are sharing with us. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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