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New Member
United States
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What is the best way to create images of my Washington quarters so I may post them for auction? I've tried scanning them. But the scanner lighting really doesn't do them justice. I have a friend that has a Nikon D70. I was wondering if I mounted that on a tripod and created adequate lighting if that would work? Or possibly take them to a photo store in the area and see what they can do for me. Thanks for any advice, Greg
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Hi Greg,
a good digital camera and lighting set up will do wonders. Only the experts get perfect shots. I use a kodak easy share camera on macro setting and most of mine come out just fine. Try a dark background color since they are light colored coins and that may help. It may take you a few practice shots to get comfortable results but it gets easier.
malissa
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Moderator
 United States
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You'll find a bunch of relevant information in our Photography forum, Greg. A D70 is more than enough camera to create images good enough to sell a coin - it's just a matter of figuring out the right combination of settings.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A tripod and macro setting are critical. I also use the 10 second timer to minimize vibrations.
I am still an amateur at all of this but diffused lighting seems best. Otherwise you get too much glare - especially from an MS coin.
Also, a good photo editor such as Picasa can do wonders post-shot.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Malissadawn,
I use a kodak easy share...what do you mean by a macro setting?
Thanks
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The macro setting is for taking close-up pics, most any digital camera sold withing the past five years or so should have it(unless you have a $20 cheapie). The setting is usually indicated by a flower icon.
Edited by biokemist6
04/06/2009 10:49 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks..I have it. Any specific pointers or setting to use?
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United States
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New Member
United States
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The macro setting really helped me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I use a Sonny A300 on a pod with a 10x micro attached to the lens. I also take my photos on my back porch. I have found that the natural lighting works the best. I would think the D70 would work just fine with natural lighting.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks to all for the advice. I will look at the delay settings on the camera. It will be in the evening so I won't have much chance of using natural light. I will rig a small table lamp for lighting. I'll post a couple of shots of my results.
Thanks,
Greg
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