The how to's of lighting

I find myself using different light sources but I'd like to buy one "coin" light/lamp...

I thought maybe we could discuss what kind of lighting you use, where it's bought, etc. as I know it's a dig deal (and it seems not talked about much)

 

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I think this is something the picture taking experts have discussed on other threads. Personally, the lamps that have the bendable necks seem
to be the best option for non-professionals like myself. I picked one up at Goodwill for 5 bucks and was happy.
I haven't spent a ton of time taking pictures lately, but it seems like this will help quite a bit over my current setup.

 

I am by no means an expert, but I use two bendable desk lamps that I bought at target for 99% of my pictures. The other 1% of the time I use a halogen desk lamp. Something to remember is that light position is a big factor in getting good pictures, so something that you can move around and aim at different angles is important.

 

43 watt 800 lumens bulbs, nothing fancy few bucks for 2

 

I use a $30 desklamp, it works well for me. It's easy to move it around and the head rotates so I can direct the light how I need it to bring out the coin.

 

Same for me, except it was Kmart.

Two 40 watt regular ole bulbs.

 

The only light needed is the one in the center of your room.....If you have a DSLR

 

if you were using the 2 lights you would get better luster from the coin. the way gbroke has it set up

 

I couldn't agree more. :thumb:

 

Never thought of two lights... gonna do that! I'm glad I asked (I know it's a short thread so thanks)

I had seen a really "white" light at a show the other day and it really made the coin(s) look wonderful --- that's kinda why I asked initially....

 

I think I do pretty well with one...but it's a dual kind of lamp.