Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Camera
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="jafo50, post: 4110271, member: 90633"][USER=110020]@Sam Stone[/USER] </p><p><br /></p><p>I've dabbled with all types of setups from a plain old cell phone camera to a DSLR with a macro lens. The one thing that makes a significant difference in the photos is the lighting. The use of multiple light sources will greatly enhance your photos. I use at least two and sometimes three lights when I photograph a coin. Just moving one light an inch or two in one direction or other can make a big difference.</p><p><br /></p><p>I also have high end USB microscope and I'm rather disappointed with the up close photos I get. So if you're going to try a USB microscope I wouldn't invest a lot of money in one. The Islander referenced produced pretty good photos for the money.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck</p><p>Joe[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="jafo50, post: 4110271, member: 90633"][USER=110020]@Sam Stone[/USER] I've dabbled with all types of setups from a plain old cell phone camera to a DSLR with a macro lens. The one thing that makes a significant difference in the photos is the lighting. The use of multiple light sources will greatly enhance your photos. I use at least two and sometimes three lights when I photograph a coin. Just moving one light an inch or two in one direction or other can make a big difference. I also have high end USB microscope and I'm rather disappointed with the up close photos I get. So if you're going to try a USB microscope I wouldn't invest a lot of money in one. The Islander referenced produced pretty good photos for the money. Good luck Joe[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Camera
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...