Coin Photography

keldaw · December 27, 2012, 07:17:47 PM

it keeps telling me it is too large i am only allowed 200

and it wont come over to this download page .. ,, kel ,,

i have nothing but trouble with my pictures because i cannot understand any of the instructions on how to do it ..

Triggersmob · December 27, 2012, 07:58:18 PM

Kel, what operating system are you using, XP, Windows 7 etc?
Maybe someone here with the same system can guide you through the steps.

keldaw · December 28, 2012, 08:18:21 AM

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Quote from: 'Triggersmob' pid='5155' dateline='1356600498'Kel, what operating system are you using, XP, Windows 7 etc?
Maybe someone here with the same system can guide you through the steps.

i have window 7 and a kodak easy share cx7330 camera ,

i think i may have found the problem , my camera takes the pic too big so i have to go back to my pictures and crop them , i have just done it to these 3 pic and i think they have turned out not to bad . but i dont know if it will make the coins come out much clearer or not ..

,, kel ,,

trout · December 28, 2012, 08:25:30 AM

I did a tip run yesterday and went to the recycaling shop.
It cost me the grand sum of $2 for a selection of plastic containers.
This is my first attempt.
Flash photo setup
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Pic's
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keldaw · December 28, 2012, 09:47:42 AM

ok guys , as you can see , i think i am ok with my camera shots , looks like i just have to crop my pic first ,, ok
well now , with my dino type of light , i have my black background, my clear container with a hole cut in the bottom , and my light in it and everything is going good so far,now i have to push the button to take the pic , (i push the mouse but nothing happens ) ok nice pic , but now the problem , i save the pic by clicking on the word save , and it goes somewhere else then when i try to put it on the forum is says it is BMP and wont allow the pic to go on , so how do i get it to change over to jpg

thanks in advance ,.. ,, kel ,,

Australian coin · December 28, 2012, 10:07:09 AM

Are you familiar with the (paint) program on your computer!
In this you can simply change the size and format of your pictures; this is what I use to change photos that were set as BMP to JPG

I can walk you thru step by step if you need help.
First I would suggest that you would have to know where your picture file is on the computer/ simply right click on it and it will give you a few options, my computer gives me heaps of options in a grey tab â€" I choose the (open with) tab and it asks which program to open with and you click the (paint) program. All computers should have paint as a standard program software.

So have you figured out how to open your picture in paint..

keldaw · December 28, 2012, 10:29:48 AM

ac , is picture where i store my pictures

ac , can you pm me your phone no so i can ring you please is that ok .
kel

trout · December 28, 2012, 10:35:12 AM

Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='5190' dateline='1356652788'ac , is picture where i store my pictures

The easiest way to do this is to create a new folder in your file manager and send your pic's to that.

When you hit the "Save file as" tab direct it to the folder you created.

There is a free programme called "Infraveiw" that lets you size files and change the format (eg bmp to jpg )

Triggersmob · December 28, 2012, 10:40:51 AM

Kel, if you are using Windows 7, bring up the picture and right click on it. Open the pic in "Paint".
Click on the big blue button in the top left hand side and go to "Save As" and then select "save as JPEG".

Hope this helps.

Steveqld · January 08, 2013, 08:56:04 PM

I mentioned a while ago that I was going to try an LED ring light on the camera. Have had a go and still some way off yet but it has a bit of potential. Having said that the pictures are no better than others get with alternative lighting.

Sorry about the size. I thought I reduced them all to 500 pixels but obviously only image 2.

A 2010 CoA. I was finding the newer coins difficult as they tend to uneven lustre.

Proof in a capsule flat on to the camera

Proof in a capsule but tilted to reflect the light

A well worn 1985 obverse

Just to try a different metal

The LED lights are much brighter than desklamps so upped it to f18. Having trouble getting the colour right and have been trying anything between 4600 and 5600 Kelvin. Also varying the exposure from 1/40 to 1/160.

Bit of promise but a way to go yet.

trout · January 08, 2013, 09:02:57 PM

Bloody hell steveqld, If I could take pic's half as good as yours I would be a very happy man.
They look great :good:

I feel I could reach out and touch that kook:yahoo:

ausjack · January 08, 2013, 09:24:30 PM

I'll try and explain it for ya Kel or yes you can ring me just email me and I'll give ya me # but if you click on green START (very bottom far left) then you should see all programs right down the bottom just put curser on "all programs" and a list should then just show up and find "accessories" and click on it and then you should be in it..mine is the 3rd down in the list so hope yours is the same..hope it help mate, any problems please yell out

keldaw · January 09, 2013, 08:01:39 AM

thanks to everybody for helping me out with idea,s for taking good pictures , i am trying all ways suggested ,
and my best shot just now seams to be paint , so at least i have improved a little way along .. ,, kel ,,

Robster · January 09, 2013, 08:42:23 AM

Kel, The whole process of obtaining a 'good' photo has also had me twisting and convulsing for many weeks. Tasks involving several different steps (photo, lighting, resizing, downloading, uploading and finally gloating) can be a pain but when a good result is achieved its a win for me.!! IMO the secret is twofold- patient editing and correct posting size.! If nothing else at least we are learning a new skill set.!! Best wishes.!:yahoo:

keldaw · January 09, 2013, 10:14:11 AM

Quote from: 'Robster' pid='6032' dateline='1357683143'Kel, The whole process of obtaining a 'good' photo has also had me twisting and convulsing for many weeks. Tasks involving several different steps (photo, lighting, resizing, downloading, uploading and finally gloating) can be a pain but when a good result is achieved its a win for me.!! IMO the secret is twofold- patient editing and correct posting size.! If nothing else at least we are learning a new skill set.!! Best wishes.!:yahoo:

a very big thanks rob .. ,, kel ,,