Posted 09/12/2007 5:08 pm
Hi Sleaklight,
I am just doing the basics:
1. have a way to hold the camera very still (I use a copy stand)
It is fairly easy to make a very usable stand with scrap wood
a 1/4 inch bolt and a C-Clamp.
1a.figure out your camera min. focus distance . Mount your camera to copy stand
at this distance (If this is less that 8-10 inches, use 8-10 inches for your min distance.
this is to allow light to reach your coin.
2. A source of light I use (2) daylight bulbs (100w fluorescent) from Home Depot
Try for an even light across the coin. This probably will make your coin look rather flat and lifeless.
Adjust one of the lights to create shadow (this will give depth to your photo)
3. Use the self timer if you do not have a a remote shutter release
Hope this helps
7070
I am just doing the basics:
1. have a way to hold the camera very still (I use a copy stand)
It is fairly easy to make a very usable stand with scrap wood
a 1/4 inch bolt and a C-Clamp.
1a.figure out your camera min. focus distance . Mount your camera to copy stand
at this distance (If this is less that 8-10 inches, use 8-10 inches for your min distance.
this is to allow light to reach your coin.
2. A source of light I use (2) daylight bulbs (100w fluorescent) from Home Depot
Try for an even light across the coin. This probably will make your coin look rather flat and lifeless.
Adjust one of the lights to create shadow (this will give depth to your photo)
3. Use the self timer if you do not have a a remote shutter release
Hope this helps
7070
