My new camera Nikon COOLPIX L840 -

My new camera
Tomorrow do i get it

16.10
Megapixels 38.00x zoom 1/2.3 inch
size sensor

Full model name: Nikon Coolpix L840
Resolution: 16.10 Megapixels
Sensor size: 1/2.3 inch
(6.2mm x 4.6mm)
Kit Lens: 38.00x zoom
(23-855mm eq.)
Viewfinder: No / LCD
Native ISO: 125 - 6400
Extended ISO: 125 - 6400
Shutter: 1/1500 - 4 seconds
Max Aperture: 3.0
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in.
(114 x 78 x 96 mm)
Weight: 19.0 oz (538 g)
includes batteries
Availability: 03/2015
Manufacturer: Nikon

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-l840/nikon-l840A.HTM

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Time to build yourself a Doug stand: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/coinphoto2011ez.html

 

Read about making your own "light tent" out of an old lampshade, and this will (if successful) greatly improve your results.

 

Or just put it on a tripod, employ existing light, and set the timer to 10 seconds.......

I hear good things about that camera, OP. Best of luck with it.

 

Thanks coin mates

 

Looks nice! When you get it, go practice and post in my thread or start your own, maybe we can learn together.

 

Good idea where is your thread, can you link it

 

@ro1974

Nice choice, but you're not done yet! Now, what you need is a good reference book for coin photography, and Mark Goodman has written one of the best.

http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/numismatic-photography.html

Chris

 

I'm jealous!

 

Congrats on a nice camera

 

@ro1974 Enjoy the camera! It was so fun to move from my "caveman" pics to pics that could at least be seen! It will be fun for you. Me - now I just put the coin down, shoot the pic, and let nature and the camera take over! I still don't have all the super picture-taking patience... But, the camera was a big improvement for me! Nice price tag on yours!

 

Is that a "Deer" or "Doug" Stand?

 

While I still use my enlarger frame I have owned since the early 60's, I maintain there is nothing more stable than wood. Metal vibrates unless very beefy. The one shown here is slapped together with poor workmanship and no finish except what was on the flooring scraps. You could spend good money on good wood and get the same results or many times as much on a commercial copystand that has half the stability.

 

Great start ro, i got a canon and a macro lens, stand, lights still can't take great pictures, so practice, practice you'll taking great pictures in no time..

 

I go create a photo table to, Thanks for let me see it

 

I have a cheap copy stand and it is TERRIBLE. Doug has a winner here. Although I'm not sure what the CD spindle is for.

Care to elaborate?

 

Not long ago I made a decent copy stand from some scrap wood, a couple of dowels, a purchased camera clamp, and a can of matte black spray paint. It works very well, although my camera is much lighter in weight than a DSLR.



I have some silicone putty which does a good job holding the coin on the tiny dowel without leaving residue.

Trey-- to answer your question to Doug, the CD spindle it to elevate the coin above the background.

 

AH! Putty on the spindle! Duh, I MISSED that! Museum putty?

 

I showed the CD spindle to help those who might feel uncomfortable constructing a dowel support. My current support is a ten inch steel rod with a short section of dowel added to the top on which the coin actually rests. I have three diameters top that can be used to support larger coins but usually just use the 3/8" one shown. I have modified the four handle system after deciding it was overkill. The idea id for the background to be really out of focus so dirt specks do not show.


This shot shows the same support with new handle but the shadowing tube makes it hard to see. The mini version (I) is used for coins under 3/8" diameter.

 

lets the party started