New Camera...which settings do you like better?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by howboutatrade, May 9, 2011.

  1. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Got a new camera...still playing to get the best photos...which do you like better? There has been no editing except crop.

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  3. zach24

    zach24 DNSO 7070 71 pct complete

    They both look like they don't have enough light!!
     
  4. calumsherwood

    calumsherwood New Member

    to be honest i dont see a great deal of difference. are you using the cameras macro setting? i feel you could get a little more focus out of it. the second pic is marginally better. here is one i took with the macro setting on my phone just for comparison
     

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  5. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Again, no edit except crop (can photoshop effects and more later), is there a preference on lighting this time....I am a fan of the dark fields as it highlights flaws (or makes great coins look awesome), others like pure white as it hides flaws, trying to get as realistic as possible and enjoyable to those viewing. This coin has some issues and want them to be seen, but not stick out like a sore thumb and the luster is booming. Opinions please.

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  6. zach24

    zach24 DNSO 7070 71 pct complete

    The first one is the best this time!
     
  7. Irish2Ice

    Irish2Ice Member

    Darker shows flaws, but also shows less detail. Personally, I would like to see more light.
     
  8. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Based on feedback...here is newest...let me know thoughts...this is the same coin.



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  9. Irish2Ice

    Irish2Ice Member

    LOVE IT! 1000% better than others, IMHO.
     
  10. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Okay...getting closer....between these two?


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  11. Irish2Ice

    Irish2Ice Member

    At a distance (picture without magnification) I like #1. Shows wonderful luster, detail, and shows the coin off really well.

    Under magnification, I prefer #2 by a great margin! The detail is better and shows the overall quality of the coin better.

    Basically, as a picture in a book go with #1. If I were buying the coin, #2 by a long shot.
     
  12. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Okay....last set....this should be a good to go set of settings with the best of these.


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  13. Taylor101

    Taylor101 New Member

    Personaly, I like number 2 because it brings out good and bad in the coin!
     
  14. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Here is the winner...with standard composite...what are everyone's thoughts

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  15. Taylor101

    Taylor101 New Member

    which post is this one from?
     
  16. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    With coin in hand, the most accurate representation is the one Taylor suggested...#2 in post 11...agree or differing opinion?
     
  17. Taylor101

    Taylor101 New Member

    agreed!!! lol
     
  18. Irish2Ice

    Irish2Ice Member

    That's pretty awesome. As far as pure beauty goes #1 would have been my choice, but Taylor was correct, #2 shows the most detail.
     
  19. Taylor101

    Taylor101 New Member

    yay!!! I am actually a beginner numistmatst!!
     
  20. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    From photo, do you agree with PCGS...this picture was taken with same lighting and camera settings, nothing done but crop. Sold this coin for a buddy, but made a good example to ensure things are working right. Small dot under "SE" is on the slab, not the coin...so you see two, one is reflection of the other.

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  21. howboutatrade

    howboutatrade Active Member

    Number 1 was over exposed. The extremely high lighting hid the main issue with the coin, which is the luster missing on the cheek. I will agree it made the coin look much better, however, I am trying to get as close to actual without messing with the picture in edit modes (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, etc.). Just like the even more exposed photo in post #9, which Irish did not like. From start to finish I had too little light, too much light, and best light...plus appropriate camera settings with timer, focus, and more.
     
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