I just got my macro lens' in a couple of days ago. Currently, I use a Olympus digital E-10 w/62mm lens. I bought the three lens macro system. It has a 1x, 2x, and 4x, that stack on top of eachother depending on how close you wish to get. The pictures below are not taken at the highest res my camera offers, but they look good. http://chrisandjocelyn.com/coins/frankObverse.jpg - just ok pic http://chrisandjocelyn.com/coins/frankReverse.jpg - very nice hi res pic. I see a few people bring up the question of ,"How do i get a close up pic?" I hope this helps. Chris
The f-stop on a camera is the lens opening. The depth of field decreases with the smaller f-stop number. You probably do not have an adjustable lens with that camera. If you do, use a larger f-stop to get a wider depth of field. Thats why the upper edge of the coin in your pictures is slightly out of focus.
ohhh, thank you. My camera is very nice and high end. The reason I bought a expensive camera was my baby boy. When I click it shoots. No waiting for focus. I never miss those precious moments due to some digital camera taking 2 seconds to focus. You can pick these up on Ebay pretty cheap now. I paid almost $900.00 for it two years ago. Here is a ebay auction selling one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43457&item=3870447726&rd=1 That one is over priced, goes to show what a nice clear auction page will get ya. A little cheaper! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30016&item=3870691274&rd=1
Also on the out of focus area, I had the camera at a slight angle when I took it. Will it correct that out of focus area under those conditions, the f-stop?
Hey, Try taking a photo of the whole coin so we can see it Nice Franklin--I think it looks FBL...is it?? Speedy
Not sure with the camera you have - but if, when you are ready to take the pic, depress the shutter button only half way for a second, it will allow the camera to focus. Then - press it the rest of the way and take the pic. You should also try backing away from the coin just a inch or two more. The pic will still be plenty big enough and show the details. It just takes some practice to get your technique refined
Chris.. The golden hue you have(from my best guess) is from an incandelesent light without correcting the white balance and ev value of the camera on the background..try putting the camera on manual, set the apperature and dial the shutter speed till you get an even exposure...or vice versa anyway..if that does not work try setting a custom white balance with a styrofoam cup mounted over the lens. Good crisp shot..oh by the way it also appears that the lens is or might be a fast lens f 2.8 or lower, or perhaps its the closeup diopters...anyway mount the camera directly above the coin so you will not fade out the rear portions due to the depth of field of the fast lens. Keep it up..nice shots!
Try using GE's Reveal Light bulbs to give you the best full spectrum lighting: Also, to diffuse this light, place your coin on a black porous background (which you did) within a plastic gallon milk/water jug (with the top cut off). This is a great and inexpensive way to diffuse the light even more. Read on: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/essays/vanRiper/020809.htm Have fun...
