taking pictures of coins??

how the hell do you take pictures coins?!?!?!?

 

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I have a nicer camera so its not that difficult. First would be the camera you have. Clearly, a camera phone would not be sufficient. I don't know the exact model of mine but its a Samsung 10.1 Megapixel. Usually it is not that difficult to photograph coins, but sometimes it can. I have the most trouble photographing copper. It tends to be more difficult. Putting a loup up to the lens when you take it helps sometimes.

http://s1007.photobucket.com/albums/af194/mcarney1173/

These are two pics of a 1999 Wide AM I took. It was hard and I ended up finally using a loupe in front of the lens. I don't know much about technical issues with photography, which camera, which light. The macro setting does help for close-up images. Look at my other posts, I don't usually have that much trouble under a small desk lamp.

 

The camera is the first thing but only to a point. Many great images come from low end cameras. Second is practice and more practice. Lighting is really important. If the camera has to be really close to the coin to catch an in focus image, it's tough to get enough light on the coin. A nice DSLR with a macro lens gets a person past some of the learning curve but will hit your wallet for close to $1000. You don't have to do that but it just gets you to better images faster.

This link might help. http://www.coinimaging.com/

 

Start with the book.
See here:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=goodman+numismatic&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

WELCOME TO THE FORUM.
If you have a digital camera you don't have to worry about wasting film so I suggest you practice, practice, practice. Try everything, it's fun. Different lighting, angels, backgrounds, etc.

 

Camera Selection?

My wife has a Canon PowerShot A540, can I take any coin pics with this camera? If it can be done it surely is a mystery to me. Another problem is I have the instruction books but they're in Spanish which is of no help to me. I don't know what happened to the English version. Anyone?

I didn't want to start a new thread just to ask another question on pics. Didn't mean to hijack anyone's thread. :bow:

 

Good advice, but go a step further, like to a library and get several books. They still exsist.
You can pick up a used DSLR and lens for less than $500. I recommend the Pentax line because of the plethora of great used manual lenses out there for cheap. With a DSLR you can manually focus and see what the lens sees. Yes, many get good results with a point and shoot camera but a DSLR can give you outstanding images.

 

Have you checked the Canon website?:whistle:

 

That's a great idea. You can read the manual online.
If it has a macro setting that helps a lot.

 

You might also be able to buy a replacement through Canon.
To the OP,you can get really nice photos with a point and shoot digital also. Just make sure it has a macro function and has a white balance adjustment. I picked up a Canon Powershot SX110 IS the other day at Walmart for just over $200. So far I really like it.

 

Great idea, guess I should of had a V8!!

 

A little more difficult than you would think eh?
Here are some threads where we have discussed photography of coins:

• http://www.cointalk.com/t56246/
• http://www.cointalk.com/t41839/
• http://www.cointalk.com/t49232/
• http://www.cointalk.com/t47905/
• http://www.cointalk.com/t46258/
• http://www.cointalk.com/t44293/

You could also invest in the book "Numismatic Photography" by Mark Goodman: http://www.amazon.com/Numismatic-Photography-Mark-Goodman/dp/1933990090##
Or visit his site and try and find tips on photography here.

 

Lots of practice

 

im trying to take a picture of my collection, it soo hard.

i took my loupe in front of my camera, and tried...

you cant tell if it a DDO or not.. unless you have sharp eyes..

 

There are also several guys' that take pictures of coins professionally.
You can do it as cheap as 6 dollars per coin.

• http://rarecoinphotos.com/bio.php
• http://www.bluccphotos.com/

And as far as I know... Crusty coins is a professional photographer as well.

Here is an example of www.bluccphotos.com
Charmy'scoin, Todds Photo

 

nice pic

zommggg i wish i can do that, i need a camera that has high optic zoom

 

Let's start with what kind of camera you have.
Also, what have you tried already?

 

i have a 6.1mp camera...

i need to find my camera to upload my picture that i took,

IT LOOKS SO UGLY

so pixelated..

 

Well, the MP isn't so much a problem as it is if you don't have a macro mode. What kind of camera is it? Do you know the model?
You should be able to get descent coin pictures with just about any camera, but of course, the more you spend the better results you will have.

 

Well last night I tried for 2 hours straight...
:desk:


Didnt work well..I keep getting those blinds..How do you upload pictures?? on the site or photobucket??