Hello Folks,
I have decided to get a proper set up for my Nikon D3200 camera. I really wanted to get a good copy stand type set up to do my coins photography... Where can I pick one up for a reasonable price. Before you say "DIY",I am hopeless at building things..:angel:.
Thanks....
When I bought my camera it was second hand and it came with a really solid and stable tripod, I use this for my coin pictures :good:
I imagine that a copy stand would be a better option but if you can't get one try using a decent tripod, I don't think that they are that expensive either.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/camera~0.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/camera1~0.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/camera2~0.jpg)
Thank you Trout, I have a good tripod, but never imagined using it in the set up you have suggested... I will see how I go...
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='93504' dateline='1469919875'Thank you Trout, I have a good tripod, but never imagined using it in the set up you have suggested... I will see how I go...
I had to get a fairly low table to set mine up on so that I could see the viewfinder due to the height of the tripod even fully retracted :good:
Quote from: 'trout' pid='93506' dateline='1469920321'Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='93504' dateline='1469919875'Thank you Trout, I have a good tripod, but never imagined using it in the set up you have suggested... I will see how I go...
I had to get a fairly low table to set mine up on so that I could see the viewfinder due to the height of the tripod even fully retracted :good:
Okay, got it. Thanks mate.
What sort of lens are you going to use for your setup?
Markn advised me to get a tamron SP AF90mm Macro1:1 and it works a treat :)
Quote from: 'trout' pid='93508' dateline='1469921070'What sort of lens are you going to use for your setup?
Markn advised me to get a tamron SP AF90mm Macro1:1 and it works a treat :)
Nikon AF-S DX 40mm f/2.8G Micro Lens.
I might have to get a one with better focal length
You won't know until you try it out.
I'm looking forward to seeing you images, keep us posted on your progress Mate :ok:
Will do mate.... thanks for your help...
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='93504' dateline='1469919875'Thank you Trout, I have a good tripod, but never imagined using it in the set up you have suggested... I will see how I go...
...do a search of some of the Stamp Forums,there are smaller tripods and stands that they use as well as specialty camera mounts.
http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/coin_photography_tips.html
Quote from: 'Basil' pid='93513' dateline='1469923899'Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='93504' dateline='1469919875'Thank you Trout, I have a good tripod, but never imagined using it in the set up you have suggested... I will see how I go...
...do a search of some of the Stamp Forums,there are smaller tripods and stands that they use as well as specialty camera mounts.
http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/coin_photography_tips.html
Thank you Basil, very helpful. This will be my bedtime reading... :wavemulticolor:
Quote from: 'ausproofs' pid='93511' dateline='1469922745'Will do mate.... thanks for your help...
I have a long way to go, but here are some sample shots.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11172/DSC_0007.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11172/DSC_0008.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11172/DSC_0997.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11172/DSC_1002.JPG)
They look Good to me Mate :yahoo::good:
Are you using the tripod for these shots??
Yep,+1,way better than my miserable attempts,i took the easy way out with Scans & USB Scope Pics. but you can't beat a good Camera Photo to showcase a Coin.
Quote from: 'trout' pid='93527' dateline='1469934622'They look Good to me Mate :yahoo::good:
Are you using the tripod for these shots??
Yes mate... exactly same as your set up...
Quote from: 'Basil' pid='93529' dateline='1469934939'Yep,+1,way better than my miserable attempts,i took the easy way out with Scans & USB Scope Pics. but you can't beat a good Camera Photo to showcase a Coin.
Thanks Basil... I
Your white balance is a bit off on the 1st, 2nd and 4th photos. Try changing the white balance setting.
Quote from: 'wwwww' pid='93536' dateline='1469942842'Your white balance is a bit off on the 1st, 2nd and 4th photos. Try changing the white balance setting.
Thanks Walter, will try that and see how I go..