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Valued Member
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I finally brought my copy stand home, and set it up. Took a few pictures and I was not pleased with them. I decided to try using axial lighting. I pulled the glass fron a small picture frame and shot these before picture 2 fluorescent lights about 80 degrees above coin Image Insert: using glass pane at about an 45 degree angle to camera. light from the right parallel to the copy stand base Image Insert: Image Insert: picture of the setup (note the glass.) Image Insert: Edited by 7070
10/21/2007 07:28 am
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 United States
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Very interesting. Never thought about doing it that way. I'll see if I can give it a try.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is quite the difference! I like it. Did you try shooting through the roll of paper? If so what kind of results did you get?
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Turkey
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I have glued two triangles to a photo frame for that, seems like you havea much simpler set up, cool:)
Is that paper cylinder for diffused light?
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the paper roll is used as a light diffuser as needed, Just a tool used as needed to cut glare. I did not use it for these photos. Renal, the "simpler setup" was a photo prop. I held the glass by hand to take the photos. As you noted in another post, each change in angle changes the look. (as seen through the viewfinder). The only thing I could find at hand that had enough weight was the quarter rolls. Not very stable though. but it shows the setup well. I was thinking about frame that allows the glass panel pivot on its axis to allow angle changes from 45 +/- 10 degrees. I like your idea of the triangle's too. Simple Sometimes I tinker too much.  Edited by 7070
10/21/2007 8:38 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Are you using a macro lens, on your camera? I am thinking of buying one for my camera, but don't want to spend the money if it does not work well. I am using the "hold the loupe to lens" trick right now, but can't get a really good focus, or can't get close enough. I have a Canon Rebel XT with a EFS 18-55 lens and a ef 75-300 lens. What type of lens would be best?
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Wrongalot, wait for Superdave to read this. I believe he may have the exact same equipment, or something close and can give you recommendations. I know he's busy with personal stuff, but he's still out and about. If I don't see a reply from him tonight I will send him an email. You may find this info in previous posts as well, as I know he's discussed macro lenses prior. I'll look around for you and see what I can find. Just found this. It may be helpful: https://goccf.com/t/18994Edited by tights24
10/23/2007 07:28 am
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quote:
Are you using a macro lens, on your camera? I am thinking of buying one for my camera, but don't want to spend the money if it does not work well. I am using the "hold the loupe to lens" trick right now, but can't get a really good focus, or can't get close enough. I have a Canon Rebel XT with a EFS 18-55 lens and a ef 75-300 lens. What type of lens would be best?
wrongalot Yes I am using a MACRO lens, I recommend getting one. |
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A lovely photograph but it doesn't look real somehow. Sorry if I sound a bit negative but I prefer the real light photographs when buying. In any case, that is stunning photography work and highly professional -now if only I knew a darned thing about optics! :>/
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NumisMattyUk The detail view still shows all the dings and divots in the coin. this photo technique shows the coin to its best advantage. sometimes a digital photo will show more that the eye sees with coin in hand. (and sometimes less) The light was the same, just different angles. The first image used two sources while the second used one Image Insert: Edited by 7070
10/25/2007 12:39 pm
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I agree with you that is shows the coin to the seller's best advantage - on the other hand, the effect on the mental picture is to show the coin to be fantastically more perfect from a distance.
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Posted 10/21/2007 6:51 pm
