New stuff (ancients)

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by randygeki, Jan 5, 2014.

  1. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    I picked this this one a while ago but he computer I used to upload crapped out on me so had to wait a while. I light for me set up also broke, and I got a camera for Christmas which I've be learning to use.
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    Amphipolis, Macedonia, AE21, ca. 187-31 BC. Diademed head of Poseidon right / AMFIPO-LITWN above and beneath club; HD and S monogram above, AN monogram below; all within wreath. AMNG III/2 26; SNG ANS 95 var. (monograms); SNG Cop 52 var. (ditto).

    Here is how Im doing so far.
    Old set up
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    New Setup
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    The Obv. on both do not look great, so hopefully I'll figure it out.
     
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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    I sympathize with the camera issues. I'm having problems with focus too.

    Congrats on the new coin-- not sure I've seen that one before!
     
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Old pics were better, but it takes awhile to get used to a new camera. All you can do is practice and see what works best.

    For me is cloudy skies next to my bathroom window, but since were having near 80 degree weather, I have no clouds >(

    Cool new addition too. Need a bigger pic though!
     
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  5. AncientJoe

    AncientJoe Well-Known Member

    You're showing off... it's going to be -24ºF tomorrow and 25mph winds here. And yet I choose to live in the Midwest :)
     
  6. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I actually like it cold, not sure about -24ºF but 30s/40s is how I enjoy it. I dont care for the heat.
     
  7. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Sweet additions, randygeki => congrats!!


    Ho-Ho-Ho, fricken Ho => it's still minus 40 degrees up here at the ol' North Pole!!
     
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  8. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    AJ, Mat, Steve... you guys are nuts. The only good reason to live in a cold place is if there is snow. And mountains. With ski lifts. Even so, it's best to just vacation there :D
     
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  9. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Hear, hear
     
  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    => snuggling-in and hibernating with my hot wife is a pretty cool way to roll!!
     
  11. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    come to sunny az

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  12. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    I live in Ohio. The snow is coming down like crazy.
     
  13. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Don't mind me. Just enjoying my 0 inches of snow here...
     
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  14. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    It was only 80 degrees Fahrenheit here today. Just a tad chilly.
     
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  15. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    76 this morning with an expected high of 83 at my house. Perfect.
     
  16. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Very nice new additions, Randy. I am not sure I would call it 'stuff' though (just kidding!)

    I very much like your new pictures - the focus seems to be a bit sharper too. I wish I could take picture like you do. I definitely need a new camera (as opposed to new coins) - but I have been saying that for years.

    As for the weather - we flew to Mexico to escape the usually nasty european winter weather. Well, it was cold in Mexico too……almost colder than the unusually mild weather we are having in Germany. The enchiladas didn't suit me too we'll either, i am still having tummy aches. Other than that, it was a nice vacation.
     
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  17. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I like Mexican food, but there is nothing near as good as hearty German food (now I've gone and made myself hungry).
     
  18. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Speaking of new coins. This snow storm I'm sure is going to delay my coin coming in, if it's on it's way.

    Mexican food is great. I just went to a Mexican food shop the other day and picked up some barbacoa, corn tortillas and a bag of tamales.
     
  19. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Randy, great new pickups, looks like you get more snow there then we do in Wa. state. what kind of camera did you buy. For Christmas i got a new Cannon, i hooked it up to my old set up and couldn't get it to focus. i called my brother with is a wiz with camera's told me my camera as to close to the coin. So i added 12in. to the stand and now it focuses.now i need to learn how to turn it on...:rolleyes:
     
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  20. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    cool reverse on that new coin RG!

    good thing those pups have a nice thick coat!

    it's currently -5 here as i post this (air temp...not wind, have steady moderate wind).
     
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  21. vlaha

    vlaha Respect. The. Hat.

    Oh then you'd like it in Oregon, 40 degrees and raining constantly:D.
     
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