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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rmpsrpms, post: 2663198, member: 31773&quot;]Pat...for coins, the tilt/shift capability can be useful for some unique lighting methods that are probably beyond what you want to do for now. Specifically, the tilt/shift function can allow you to do a form of pseudo-axial lighting, which shines light directly onto coin so that it goes straight to the sensor. This can be useful for bringing out the deep colors of toned copper or toned proofs.</p><p><br /></p><p>An advantage the bellows gives, which might not have been mentioned yet, is that it (not the camera) attaches to the tripod or copy stand. This helps to balance the system better, and allows you to remove the camera easily for other purposes rather than taking your coin setup completely apart. If you plan to have the camera do double-duty of family pics, walkaround shooting, etc then it might be nice to have the bellows. But if the camera will be dedicated to coins, this need goes away.</p><p><br /></p><p>edited to add one more thing: 105VR has no tripod mount, so you must mount the camera to the tripod or copy stand. It is a heavy lens, and causes the system to sag. Even with a perfectly rigid mount, the camera itself will sag a bit. This can be overcome with shimming or other adjustments the stand may have, but again these are things that can be avoided by going with smaller, lighter components or with bellows.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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