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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;brg5658, post: 1485384, member: 29751&quot;]I used the SD1400IS Canon Point and Shoot camera for almost a full year for my coin images.&nbsp; It is a very capable little camera.&nbsp; The things you must have are:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Tools / Equipment:</b></p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; A small tripod than can shoot directly down.&nbsp; Nothing fancy, something in the $15 to $20 range will work just fine.&nbsp; An <a href="http://www.amazon.com/53-Inch-Camera-Tripod-Bubble-Silver/dp/B000F8FNSG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1342017413&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=tripod" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.amazon.com/53-Inch-Camera-Tripod-Bubble-Silver/dp/B000F8FNSG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1342017413&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=tripod" rel="nofollow">example is here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; Two or three small lights.&nbsp; The easiest ones to use that are inexpensive are the little Jansjo lamps available from IKEA.&nbsp; If you live near an IKEA they are $9.99 each (<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20169658/" rel="nofollow">see link here</a>), but you can also order them on Amazon for more money if you can&#039;t get there (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Black-Jansjo-Desk-Light/dp/B0055IVM1I/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1342017583&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr&amp;keywords=Jansjo" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Black-Jansjo-Desk-Light/dp/B0055IVM1I/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1342017583&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr&amp;keywords=Jansjo" rel="nofollow">see link here</a>).&nbsp; I use three, but 2 placed at 10 o-clock and 2 o-clock will work just fine.</p><p><br /></p><p>3.&nbsp; Learn the settings on your camera.&nbsp; In particular, learn to use the timer-delay (I use the 2 second delay) and learn to set your camera to macro mode (it is the little tulip icon).</p><p><br /></p><p>=========================================</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Plan / Process:&nbsp; </b></p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; Set the tripod so your camera is facing straight down toward the floor, and is about 8-10 inches above the coin you want to photograph.&nbsp; You can straddle the corner of a table with the tripod (put your coin on the table, but the tripod will be on the floor).&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; Position the two lights at 10 o-clock and 2 o-clock as compared to looking at the coin right-side-up.</p><p><br /></p><p>3.&nbsp; Set your camera to 2 or 10 second timer.&nbsp; This will delay the photo from being taken until you have removed your hand from the shutter and decreases shake.</p><p><br /></p><p>4.&nbsp; Set your camera to macro mode (the little tulip icon).</p><p><br /></p><p>5.&nbsp; Turn off ALL other lights in the room except for the ones you are using to light the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>6.&nbsp; Set the ISO of the camera to 80 (or 100 if there is no 80 -- I can&#039;t remember).</p><p><br /></p><p>7.&nbsp; Set the white balance using a sheet of white paper (read the manual).</p><p><br /></p><p>8.&nbsp; Press the shutter, and remove your hands from the camera.&nbsp; It will beep for a bit, then take the photo after the timer delay.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>9.&nbsp; Assess the quality of the picture, and adjust accordingly.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I hope this helps,</p><p>-Brandon[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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