Cheap Photo Lightbox

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Clutchy, Aug 25, 2013.

  1. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    I made this month's ago and had issues getting the lighting right. Now I'm using energy saver bulb (14 watt, natural light) and a flexible arm to position the lighting right. 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 cardboard box, a black rubber sheet on the back side of the box, opposite of the light source and a welding mask glass protector (4 x 5 1/4 x 1/8) This is my most accurate method of taking a pic that I can cone up with and it is nearly as accurate in color and in hand. I use a 8mp camera on my phone with stock normal settings. Not macro. Full zoom.

    Tell me what you think. I know its not clear enough to see RPMs and most DDO/DDR, but I'm confident now that when I send a pic to someone, they are seeing exactly what they are getting. IMAG0639_1.jpg IMAG0640.jpg IMAG0641_1.jpg IMAG0642_1.jpg 1971p 1do-001 o.jpg 1971p 1do-001 r.jpg 1909 vdb o.jpg 1909 vdb r.jpg IMAG0602_1.jpg IMAG0603_1.jpg
     
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  3. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    I haven't attempted bright coins they lol.
     
  4. silverfool

    silverfool Active Member

    looks good to me. I bookmarked this. I like it 'cause to put it together looks cheap, like me.:) the results are fine.
     
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  5. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    Not too shabby. IMAG0643_1.jpg IMAG0644_1.jpg
     
  6. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    Silverproof, my biggest concern was misrepresenting a coin. I was concern if they would like it once its in their hand. Now I have no worries.
     
  7. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    That 1909 vdb always came out black. I messed with settings until I was aggravated.
     
  8. Camreno

    Camreno Active Member

    That 2013 penny looks like a scan
     
  9. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    Nope. Same as the others but I had to take some light away.
     
  10. Clutchy

    Clutchy Well-Known Member

    Wow!!! I can do this all day.... IMAG0647_1.jpg IMAG0648_1.jpg
     
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  11. coinmanny

    coinmanny New Member

    The franklins toning , its like looking into space.
     
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  12. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    Nice , I wish my camera would take as nice a shot . It shows hits and scrapes very well .
     
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