Which Coin Photos Do You Like Better?

I actually do state in my auction you cannot use my text or pictures. Ebay actually has a reporting option if someone is using your pictures.

 

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jwitten my question was , why does it bug you? Didn't you sell the coin and isn't the listing and all that is in it part of that sale? What do you charge someone to image a coin? Why not just include a imaging fee of $20.00 to each listing and allow others to use your obviously superior images? This way you would not have to feel agitated that someone appreciated your imaging work enough to use because it is far superior to anything they can produce?

Sorry for jacking the thread for this issue and I would like to know which set of images are yours.

 

just looked at your registry set very nice

 

No... You sell the coin, not the pictures, the description, the marketing, etc. If you have a logo in your auction, can people steal your logo? I did not realize this was so controversial. It is pretty common to not be able to use other people photos without permission.

 

It's all good that's why I said you could charge a fee. Once my images are posted to the internet I consider them usable by others unless I actually copyright them and list a disclaimer with them. I for one am happy to let others use my images as a reference when referring to a coin I post or one I have for sale. Just like being on different forums and having an image used on those forums or posted from one to the other is not a problem for me. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding this issue jwitten. I would recommend we do not take up any more of this posts space on a topic that does not pertain to the OP.

 

Now see you changed the topic lol

 

Only if they use those pictures to sell a similar item on eBay.

 

Your lighting lighting is much better than the sellers images. The only issue I have with your images is that the surface of the coins looks dull/lifeless. Would share with us your set up, camera, lights, etc..

 

Coin 1: B
Coin 2: A -- looks more natural

 

Ok so I just went and had a look at your set up and some of the sample images, they are all soft. What lens are you using on your nikon now? I can tell you that the shorter focal length lenses give you less opportunity to adjust your lighting. My recommendation would be to use a 100mm or better dedicated macro lens, get your lighting up high and at 10 and 2 and if possible get those lights above the end of the lens or put a hood on it. Does your camera allow for live view operation of the camera from the computer for all functions or just to snap the pic? I am current using a Canon and switched from Nikon a number of years ago because of the live view, native software and the macro lens quality.

 

One trick you may try is getting a macro extension tube set for one of your longer focal lenses. This will change how the light through the lens hits your sensor and would give you more working distance. If you like I could talk to some of my contacts to see if they have a lens at a good price for your camera. Also the bandwidth should not be an issue, it could be as simple as a better patch cable. The software along with the Canon camera was much easier to use than my Nikon setup. I now use a T3i body and a 100mm full frame USM Canon Macro (so 150 on the APS-c). The lens is nice because it does not move at all no rotation and al focusing is internal. here is one of my Pics.

 

just an idea as this seems to be a good deal on the bay. 150mm for 590.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sigma-150mm...44621895?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item4623942447