How bad do these photos suck? This is a test...

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by JBGood, Sep 23, 2014.

  1. JBGood

    JBGood Collector of coinage Supporter

    image.jpg image.jpg Picked up this MA today at the local coin shop. I like his blue highlights.
     
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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    The pics are a little blurry, that's all. Only because you're holding the camera in your hand. You need a copy stand or some type of rig that holds the camera steady. Other than that, the pics are a good representation of the coin. Great portrait of AP.
     
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  4. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    MA rather than AP, and yes blurry pics of an otherwise nice coin

    Q
     
  5. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Photos are decent, but if you used a neutral background, without distracting blue/yellow/orange/wood items, we could focus on the coin more. How about solid black, white, or gray?
     
  6. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    not bad photos
     
  7. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Oops, sorry.

    Also, check your white balance. I assume that paper in the background is white, and it came out yellowish, which indicates you're using an incandescent light source. See if your camera has an incandescent white balance setting. You'll get a better image of the coin's true colors.
     
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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    A solid, dark colored, background would be better and like already stated a stand makes things a whole lot easier.
     
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  9. JBGood

    JBGood Collector of coinage Supporter

    Thanks to all! I ordered an iPhone widget that straps it into a tripod. Background, white balance, check!
     
  10. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Yah, they suck a bit (focus-wise) ...

    => ummm but oh, the coin itself is fricken awesome, my friend!!
     
  11. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    Not bad and better than mine . Though a little blurry all details show .
     
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  12. JBGood

    JBGood Collector of coinage Supporter

    "suck a bit" is about right.

    I like this big ol Marcus Aurelius too! I like 'em fat!
     
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