Does anybody have tips for taking macro shots of coins with a digital camera? Thanks in advance for any help. I'm having a hard time getting good pictures.
Usually, the center of the photo will have the best focus, while the edges can get distorted. One thing I find works well is to set the photo size to the largest available and pretty much center the coin in the center third of the viewfinder. No need to fill the entire screen with the coin to get a good picture. You can crop later and still have a fairly good sized coin picture without the distortion you get near the edge of the photo. Quality magnifying lenses can also help a lot. My camera does not have lens attachments available, so I might sometimes actually hold a magnifying lens in front of the camera lens when I want a close-up of a smll detail. And practice, practice, practice.
Hi Nate, A steady rest is very important when you are taking pictures of very small items ....especially if you are using a zoom feature.......I reccommend a tripod for best results.......also, lighting is very important.....a good steady and bright light source will let you eliminate having to use a flash which can give bad results on silver or clad coins......especially proofs........ CDB has given you some solid advice.....Practice,practice,practice
It is also important to use the right kind of light - different light bulbs give off different light. GE Reveal bulbs are recommended.
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