Nice trick with my loupe and digital camera

[Gilligan]

I am sure others have done this, but the other day I was trying to get an extreme closeup of a half dime I found, with my Canon S-200. Even with the close-up mode chosen, I could only get so close. So I took my BelOMO loupe that I recently purchased on Ebay and put it up to the lense of my camera. When I saw that I had the coin nice and clear, I snapped a shot. It turned out perfectly after a couple of tries. Check out the pics of the half dime on Today's Finds, "Mill site 1853 half dime PIC--this one is for you HALFDIME--UPDATED OBVERSE", a little ways down on the first page. Since my Canon is an older camera, perhaps newer cameras will take a closeup such as this, I don't know. The loupe was a winner for me though and will be used on future find pics. Bryan

 

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[kaptainkosmic]

just got this usb digital microscope and thought you might like to see what it can do. the dime is so you can see the corresponding size of the bracelet. next the marking on the bracelet end and finally a makers mark in a friends ring that was double struck. sure takes the strain off from these old eyes. also here is a link on ebay to the same micro scope.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...=39478&ssPageName=STORE:PROMOBOX:NEWLIST#LIST

 

[Gilligan]

Wow, that is awesome. What is the name of the microscope? I do not have access to ebay on my work computer, perhaps I can check it out somewhere else. Thanks, Bryan in NC

 

[Montauk3]

just got this usb digital microscope and thought you might like to see what it can do. the dime is so you can see the corresponding size of the bracelet. next the marking on the bracelet end and finally a makers mark in a friends ring that was double struck. sure takes the strain off from these old eyes. also here is a link on ebay to the same micro scope.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...=39478&ssPageName=STORE:PROMOBOX:NEWLIST#LIST

Thanks for the site. I ordered the 8 led model. It should be here monday.
I never knew something like that existed

Is there anything you don't like about it? any tips on using?

Thanks.

Ralph

 

[Montauk3]

I just got my USB microscope. I'm learning to use it.
It is amazing the clarity at 200x.

 

[SC_hunter]

I have tried that method too, but for some reason I always screwed it up. I just found out that the logitech webcam could take some fantastic still pics. This was taken with the webcam.

 

[NWHunter61]

If it is of use to anyone, this method takes very good closeups of coins with no additional expenses other than your presumed already purchased digital camera. Take a plastic milk carton and cut the bottom of it off evenly. Place your coin on a light colored but not reflective surface and place the carton on it (so you can look through the pour opening and see the coin centered below). Place a bright light outside and directed at the milk carton...the brighter the better. The "milky" nature of the plastic diffuses the light perfectly for taking pictures. Now take the shot with your camera through the spout...the spout is generally just about the right size to hold you lense and is sturdy enough to help hold you steady. Once the pic is on you pc, you will be suprised at the clarity when zoomed in. You might not get it perfect the first time, but I'm sure you will figure out what to do if you have any problems~

 

[extractor]

Wow great tip I'll try it