i have a nice coin i would like to post on the net and want to find the best way to photograph it
2007-06-24 05:46:52 · 9 answers · asked by kitty g 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
scan it.
2007-06-24 05:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing about photographing coins is to hold the camera perfectly steady. All the really good looking photos on line are done with expensive apparatuses, but I just use a milk crate to hold the camera. I use indirect outside light, by setting up on a window sill. If a light source is used, it should be located in the upper right hand corner of the coin to create the proper shadows for people's eyes to correctly interpret the depth of the details on the coin. The background should be white or pastel for dark coins, black or brown for silver.
2007-06-24 12:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would scan it, but if it is too shiny the colours will distort.
If you want to photograph it close up use a tripod (or place camera on a flat surface), lean coin against a cushion and use the self-timer to avoid shaking.
2007-06-26 15:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by mareer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens is sharp even at wide apertures, the VR (image stabilization) works great, autofocus speed is more than acceptable, and it it is very light and compact. The fact that it costs $250 and has effective VR is pretty amazing - no other company offers a lens with this feature for anywhere near this price.
2016-05-19 03:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer to scan small things, rather than photographing.
If you have a scanner, give it a try.
If you scan something very 3-D that keeps the lid from closing (like a shoe, a cat, a plant) then cover the object with an opaque black fabric so the scanning bulb still works well.
2007-06-24 05:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by ☎ Rotary Dial ☎ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I put it down on a small square of white quilt batting, then make a tunnel of batting and stand it up around the object. Then I put my camera on a tripod and aim it down into the tunnel. Here is a picture of a metal keychain about one inch long. http://img.geocaching.com/track/cd4d8726-0ef9-4e38-b37a-28c87fd778eb.jpg
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2007-06-24 05:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a camera with macro focus that would be the best. Macrofocus allows you to get right up close to your subject and get all the details.
2007-06-24 05:56:00 · answer #7 · answered by Eugene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either scan it or use a camera on close up without flash. Make sure you put proper lighting in place. ~
2007-06-24 05:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the front side and ur pic is nice =D......im not a perv just commenting
2007-06-24 05:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋