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Latest Attempt At Photographing A Coin?

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 Posted 07/07/2010  1:45 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add ambrola to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Here is my latest with a new camera?


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 Posted 07/07/2010  2:42 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SeatedNut to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
That's a decent color rendition, which is usually the greatest challenge when starting photographing coins.

Just a couple of tips as you progress: Shoot the coin at a 90 degree angle (straight on) to reduce peripheral distortions and re-size the shot to at least 800x800 pixels or larger so the details show. Good start!
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 Posted 07/07/2010  3:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ambrola to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Yea, I noticed it looked a little oblong. I think I finaly got the lighting ok and will go from here.
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 Posted 07/07/2010  8:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mmerc20 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I have found that the best way for me to photograph coins (or medals and insignia since I collect military antiques too) is to have it on a tripod. That is the key. I used to get frustrated when my pics were a little blurry. Plus, the small movement that occurs when you press the shutter button isn't a factor anymore now that I put it on a two second delay. My hands are off the camera when the photo is taken.

I got a 12.1 megapixel camera about six months ago and I've found out that I can get some amazing detail with that now too.

Here is a quick pic I took on the tripod.

Mike

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 Posted 07/18/2010  2:08 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Billie to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Could you please enlighten us on the set up that you are useing? Type of camera, tripod, settings etc.

Any info would be appreciated
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