New Picture Taking Setup ** UPDATED w/SETUP **

[CTDirtFisher]

Hello all,

I have some new lighting and a copy stand... I still need to work on light and might get a small illuminated table...

But these are better then holding them in my hand under the light... I reshot some on my finds...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1749_Obverse.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1749_Reverse.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/14K_Locket.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1875_Seated_LoveToken.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1864_L_IH.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1956_Franklin_Half.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1880_IH.jpg

Paul

[del]

Paul the silver coins are very nice pictures with the right background :perfect10: (i would'nt change a thing) the darker coins , maybe a colored background or try casting the light across the coin to really see the detail stand out .

[CTDirtFisher]

Paul the silver coins are very nice pictures with the right background :perfect10: (i would'nt change a thing) the darker coins , maybe a colored background or try casting the light across the coin to really see the detail stand out .


Agreed Dan... I'm a learning :-)

[Epi-hunter]

Wow Paul, those are fantastic!

(I'm never posting photos again) lol

[fsa46]

When you said you were making a new set-up I couldn't wait to see it. :yes:

It's hard to believe the great quality/detail of those shots with the camera you told me you're taking them with. :perfect10: :perfect10:

[angellionel]

Great shots, Paul! thumbsup01 The photos are sharp. I need to rig something similar with which to take photos of the cleaned coins. :yes:

[bob_e99]

Really nice photographs. Any chance of posting a picture of your setup? What type of lights are you using?

Thanks

[Mudder]

Wonderful pictures Paul, I don't think you need to change a thing. I would like to see your setup also, thanks for sharing. :groovy:

[OxShoeDrew]

Very professional!

[Ill Digger]

(I'm never posting photos again) lol
<} lol
Me either! I'm going to have Paul come over and take mine for me! thumbsup01 rofl
Looks great Paul!
The details really POP! :shocked04:

[coinnut]

I want what Paul has lol :girlcry: :girlcry: :girlcry:

[jkress]

Looks like a very, very nice setup Paul. :yes:
The photos look simply awesome. thumbsup01
This will work great when you find a Double Eagle.

[CTDirtFisher]

Rough coppers are definately a challenge... In macro mode the depth of field is greatly reduced, lighting is tricky, and without having 1,000 worth of good DSLR and lenses I have to get a little creative...

I played with lighting last night to no avail... so this AM I working on adjusting the angle of the camera, them played with coin angle and pushing the exposure +1.0... Then did a little adjusting in Photoshop (Brightness and contrast)

Here are a couple of updates... Its low tech right now with just a small piece of paper folded up to give me some angle on the coin towards one light...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1835_Coppah-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/1749_Obverse_Update-1.jpg

Yes yes I'll get details of my setup up... Next will be some relics hanging in a deffuser cube...

HH ALL!
Paul

[CTDirtFisher]

I have a small copy stand >> http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/smallcopystand.html

Two 13W 5000K daylight color High CRI CFL Bulbs in cheap walmart clip on lamps

12 Diffuser cube >> http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/12microezcube.html

These are a kit that is 89$ >> http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/bacophkitout.html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/CopyTable3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/CopyTable2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/CopyTable1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/CopyTable4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/CopyTable5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/Diffuser5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/Diffuser3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/Diffuser2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/Diffuser1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/Diffuser6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/FooserPaul/MD2011/Studio/Diffuser4.jpg

[bob_e99]

Very nice setup. Some time ago I used a professional setup for copying but I wouldn't want to spend that kind of money nor would I have the space to set it up. Your approach is more realistic for taking the occassional close ups.

Thank you for taking the time to take the pictures and posting them.

[CTDirtFisher]

Very nice setup. Some time ago I used a professional setup for copying but I wouldn't want to spend that kind of money nor would I have the space to set it up. Your approach is more realistic for taking the occassional close ups.

Thank you for taking the time to take the pictures and posting them.


You are welcome! I use a Nikon Coolpix L19... I think I spend 85$ on it 2-3 years ago... It has a decent macro and 89$ for the rest... 5 bucks each for the clip on adjustable lamp units... So if you already have a camera with a decent macro... It's 100$ - pretty reasonable for what we do...

Paul

[angellionel]

That is an inexpensive and simple, but very effective setup for taking photos of our finds. thumbsup01 Thanks for the info, Paul. :clapping: I love the photos. :yes:

[CTDirtFisher]

That is an inexpensive and simple, but very effective setup for taking photos of our finds. thumbsup01 Thanks for the info, Paul. :clapping: I love the photos. :yes:


You are welsome good sir :-)