Help On Vicky 5 Cents

SsuperDdave is a whiz on cameras... you can perhaps ask him a specific question in the photography thread.

I typically use a cannon or my ipad mini to take shots of my coins... so my working knowledge on photography is VERY limited... but this is what I have learned through experience..

You need to have the camera at an optimal distance on a stand of some sort that keeps the camera still. If you're able to adjust the distance of the camera stand in some way it's even better. My point and shoot camera I can't change lenses but I find that I still get some really good shots using the macro setting and just working the distance from the object until I have optimal focus.

The next major thing is lighting... I created my own light boxes with some lights wire and paper to diffuse the light... ample light but well diffused I have found to give some nice results.

Best I can do to help... good luck

Thanks Guys,

Artdio,
I found the micro flower, now to try and make it work. Now to perfect the process. Since I went to school when there were no computers, digital cameras, black & white TV`s. My Kids grand kids are better at this. So I will probably ask dumb ?`s again.

I could tear apart a classic car and rebuild it easier than work on a PC or tech product.
I have had my 64 Buick Wildcat Convert all torn apart before painting it

Thanks for teaching an old dog some new tricks.
This Forum is very full of good folks and info, keep it up

Gary