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Picture Taking Advice

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 Posted 07/16/2014  08:20 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add SilentxBane to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I am new to coin collecting and therefore even newer to taking good clear pictures of my coins.

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Picture-Taking-Advice

I am hoping to find a way to get an above shot without spending a ton of money on photography devices. I own a Fugifilm Finepix camera which has macro and super macro lenses. Also any advice at getting up close photos of certain aspects of the coin. Please Help!
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 Posted 07/16/2014  7:42 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CherreePicker to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Well what is your budget and are you planning on utilizing the listed camera? Or are you in the market for a new setup?
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Just focus on your lighting. Lighting is probably 90% of a good coin photo (really most photos, actually) and good lighting can go a long way toward equalizing camera quality.

Cheapest way to good light is to wait for the right time of day and use window lighting. Just use the light and find angle that gets your coin to look the best and have the best luster and sparkle.

I think your flash is being blocked by your lens in that second one, so again, lighting.



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