coin photographing ??

[huricanesrul]

I'm new to this for the most part and can't take a picture of a coin to save my life. any advise ?? found a couple good coins i'd like to post to see what they might be .

 

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[G.A.P.metal]

use the micro setting....which i don`t have on my camera.
Gary

 

[Tuberale]

I use a cheap Sony Mavica which isn't made anymore. Probably cheap on Feebay and elsewhere. Takes photos and saves them on floppy disks. I know, you don't know what a floppy disk is.

Anyhoo, my camera is a Sony FD Mavica with 10x optical zoom. In almost any light I can get a coin to fill the view finder and snap the picture. May want to use a tripod if you shake much, as shaking will put the image out of focus.

Just my solution.

 

[Minrelica]

Macro setting on the camera, natural light is the best. Look at some of the other photos of coins to pick the best background color. Blue & light green seem to work pretty good.

I've seen a few people recommend a book titled "Numismatic Photography" and claim that it's very informative. I saw a few listed on ebay last week averaging about $22. I'm interested in it but haven't purchased it yet.

Take a few practice photos when there's no pressure to get them posted in a thread.

 

[huricanesrul]

thanks...i'll give it a try !

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Out of the image to either side place a white sheet or light cardboard. Then put a piece of paper or white foam in front of the flash. That diffuses the flash and gives even light.

 

[Tuberale]

Nice pic, CharlieP! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Minrelica]

Nylon works best for a flash diffuser. I never thought about using white paper like that though.

I'll try it, thanks Charlie