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<p>[QUOTE="Black Friar, post: 4986763, member: 76221"]I was introduced to both techniques at last ANA Coin Camp photography session in 2019. Doug Mudd assembled an excellent group to teach this class. I have been</p><p>working with digital cameras for many years. My first one was a Sony Mavica. As they became more viable I worked up through their product line.</p><p><br /></p><p>My first real "35mm" camera was a Canon D 10 with a 60mm macro which I purchased with my first Social Security check. That opened many more doors and windows to the process and was always experimenting with lighting. I must say, the software package that comes with the camera is outstanding and easy to use and learn more about the "art" of this type of photography. It blends in nicely combined with Photoshop and Lightroom. Well worth the price of admission. </p><p><br /></p><p>I found an old camera stand at a Goodwill store for $10 and used it for many years. After the ANA class in 2019 I purchased a new stand (used) which I now use. A much more adaptable platform, no pun intended. The pik below was taken at Coin Camp, "aka" Summer Seminar. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you notice the red box at the bottom left of the photo, it's full of sockets from 10 to 19mm's that elevate the coin above the background. If you use a white background, or any other for that matter, make sure you set your white balance setting on your camera with each session. </p><p><br /></p><p>Notice the use of three illumination sources which will give you good even lighting on the material you want to photo. Also notice the filter which can soften the light depending on what you are shooting.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most important: Fill Your Lens With The Coin. This helps you not to waste your shot on photographing background and makes post processing much easier.</p><p><br /></p><p>While the photo was taken at Coin Camp, I use the same process at home. </p><p>There are several other ways of shooting for specifics such as large numismatic items such as medals, and techniques for shooting slabs. </p><p><br /></p><p>Have some fun and play a little</p><p><br /></p><p>Cudo's to Denis for sharing his work. Thanks Denis.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1198011[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Black Friar, post: 4986763, member: 76221"]I was introduced to both techniques at last ANA Coin Camp photography session in 2019. Doug Mudd assembled an excellent group to teach this class. I have been working with digital cameras for many years. My first one was a Sony Mavica. As they became more viable I worked up through their product line. My first real "35mm" camera was a Canon D 10 with a 60mm macro which I purchased with my first Social Security check. That opened many more doors and windows to the process and was always experimenting with lighting. I must say, the software package that comes with the camera is outstanding and easy to use and learn more about the "art" of this type of photography. It blends in nicely combined with Photoshop and Lightroom. Well worth the price of admission. I found an old camera stand at a Goodwill store for $10 and used it for many years. After the ANA class in 2019 I purchased a new stand (used) which I now use. A much more adaptable platform, no pun intended. The pik below was taken at Coin Camp, "aka" Summer Seminar. If you notice the red box at the bottom left of the photo, it's full of sockets from 10 to 19mm's that elevate the coin above the background. If you use a white background, or any other for that matter, make sure you set your white balance setting on your camera with each session. Notice the use of three illumination sources which will give you good even lighting on the material you want to photo. Also notice the filter which can soften the light depending on what you are shooting. Most important: Fill Your Lens With The Coin. This helps you not to waste your shot on photographing background and makes post processing much easier. While the photo was taken at Coin Camp, I use the same process at home. There are several other ways of shooting for specifics such as large numismatic items such as medals, and techniques for shooting slabs. Have some fun and play a little Cudo's to Denis for sharing his work. Thanks Denis. [ATTACH=full]1198011[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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