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centsdimes Valued Member United States 134 Posts	Posted 07/26/2024 08:32 am What type of light bulb is best for coin photography - 5000k? 4000k? 3000k? 2500k? And if I'm looking for a camera to photograph coins, what exactly am I looking for? I've heard references to "magnification ratios" (being of 1:1, 2:1, 3:1. etc.) and "image ratios." Are they the key? Report this Post to the Staff

rmpsrpms Pillar of the Community United States 4036 Posts	Posted 07/27/2024 9:51 pm You should use the same type of bulb that you use for viewing the coin. This way you have an immediate reference to make sure the photo looks like the coin in hand, and can make accurate adjustments. Keep in mind that the camera can compensate for pretty much any color of light using the white balance function. After white balancing, all lights look the same, so it's more important that it looks right to you in-hand. Your question about magnification and image ratios is a little confusing. Are you planning to shoot varieties, where you zoom way in to see the fine details? Let us know a little about what you're planning to do and we can make suggestions. Contact me for photographic equipment or visit my home page at: http://macrocoins.com Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 07/27/2024 10:58 pm With that image ratio question - are you asking about zoom factor or aspect ratio? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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