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Valued Member
United States
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I just made a photo "booth" for taking pictures. I am using a Sony Cybershot 16.1 MP digital. I am still playing around with the lighting, and settings. I am having a real hard time getting proof coins to come out the way I want them. The next three pictures are of the same coin. The first two, I took at a slight angle to prevent a reflection, But I think it captured nice detail. The third better showcases the actual luster, but I cannot get away from it reflecting me or the camera. Taking them from farther away and zooming seems to blur the image. Tips Please.    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
509 Posts |
I WISHthere was a magic formula for high luster coins. They're one of the most difficult to shoot. I think you're a lot further along than you give yourself credit for. The 1st two look great. You are capturing the luster with detail. Only thing off is the color and if you can play with the white balance, think you may have it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It would be cool to be able to tilt the coin at various angles so that a full 3D effect of the lustre is achieved, and pack it as a .gif file. Would that work?
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Valued Member
United States
312 Posts |
This one had the additional annoyance of being in a slab - but I photographed it at an angle...  |
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Valued Member
United States
172 Posts |
i also was using a sony cybershot and found that natural light helped A LOT bringing the luster out...i was taking pictures of proof eagles, pandas, etc....so I know what you're going through trial and error is all you can do....once you find the best spot outside you will be able to slam the pictures out, but keep in mind as the sun moves so do you haha it gets tedious
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Moderator
 United States
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Valued Member
United States
260 Posts |
That's a FANTASTIC image!  |
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Valued Member
 United States
314 Posts |
Nice Dave! Please tell me that stripper's pole is ONLY used to hold that NASA approved camera setup.  |
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
Yes, only a camera.  The light is a 9" circular fluorescent kitchen fixture that I painted matte black, cut a hole in the center and stuck the camera through it. It kills the luster of business strikes, but brings out the best in cameo Proofs. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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OK if you were to use those pics and sell the coins on ebay you'd break the bank on every bid! nice |
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Posted 05/07/2011 09:58 am
