Cameras

[robbiegal]

Trout
i'd suspect that if the transfer rate is slow then it's the computer not the camera

my only caution - but too late now, is with a second handie
what you get is exactly what you get

my son has taken to photography like a duck to water with his journalism course but has been burnt buying second handies and he needs to post them to Melbourne for repairs. no local repair guys

he has mastered/is mastering the setting and functions of his original canon purchase and is taking amazing photos
so I am now convinced that 85% of good photos is the operator skill level

[trout]

I am now convinced that 85% of good photos is the operator skill level

Spot On RG
That remark resembles me, My pic's make up the other 15% :angel:

[robbiegal]

he just did a short photography holiday/course - his very first o'seas trip - went to Timoreast
last night he was giving me tutorials on my computer about his photos and the taking and editing tips he has been given
I think I got about 15% of it all!! ha ha

he has just downloaded a 30 day photographic editing program trial - "creative cloud" - a photoshop (I think) program as he has to use it next semester - it is interesting what you can do to 'tweek' photos i.e. clarity, colour adjustments , so I might learnt it too as I very often just can't capture the coin as my eye sees it ,
maybe more specific colour filters etc might help but I am no camera buff and got my camera for far less then $200
yep AC  -it is an Olympus too ( I love it)

[Australian coin]

hehe when I get the hang of it ill show some tips and stuff

[Robster]

Like anything else that we endeavour to master, we soon realise that the more we learn the easier it becomes.! Members on here have provided some wonderful images and how to achieve them but there is no substitute for experience.!
Trout, the pics of your decimals are already very high quality and a pleasure to view, but knowing that you strive for perfection in your coins, I have no doubt this will spark your 'creative juices' and you will be soon be up with the best.!
Mark has often mentioned that lighting is ultra important and I agree, running a very close second would be ensuring that the coin portrayed is in sharp focus.! Viewing a coin with a 'fuzzy' image is frustrating to us all, particularly when trying to identify errors etc. and I am sure I am one of the biggest culprits.!
Looking back through my early attempts I believe I was rushing to get my coins on 'air' rather than ensuring that I was providing a good quality image.!:dodgy:
In my opinion producing images of coins is a wonderful addition to the hobby and a fantastic way to fill in time whilst waiting for the arrival of the next package.!
Will follow your journey with interest.! :angel:

[trout]

Just discovering that "Program" setting on my Camera made me look at things in a whole new way.
I have binned 3 point and shoot cameras in the past  simply because I thought they were rubbish, When in reality it was Me that was crap Not the camera.
My new entry level setup will have lots more settings I can discover and play around with and I am really looking forward to the challenge.
Now I just have to be patient and wait for the equipment to arrive :dash1:
Yet another newbie question :angel:
Would this sd card be suitable to use with the Nikon D3200?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Samsung-64GB-SD-SDXC-Pro-80MB-s-Class-10-UHS-I-3D-Video-Camera-Memory-Card-64G-/171335031939?pt=AU_Electronics_Memory_Cards&hash=item27e45d1c83

[markn]

my cable to camera to computer (not only upload pics) but charges the camera, also has a plug piece to charge it from wall, bonus

Tethering the camera to your computer is a lot more than moving pictures from the camera to the computer.  It can also be used to control the camera remotely and take images remotely.  It will also show you the images as you take them.

Trout I suggest you take a look at the software DIGICAMCONTROL when your camera arrives.  It's kinda clunky and hard to use but can do everything you'd ever need to remotely control your camera and view images as you take them.

[Robster]

I use a SanDisk Ultra 8GB in the D3200.!Chosen by Mrs. Robster it allows approx. 1,000 images.
Another item that you might find useful is a set of 'Kenko' extension tubes. These attach between a camera body and a 50mm lens (3 tubes of varying length that increase the focal length of your lens.
An affordable alternative to a macro lens, if finances are tight. Best on a fixed focal length lens 50mm.!
Plenty of good reviews; try googling Ken Rockwell who reviews Nikon products and check some of his awesome images. Have fun.!!

[JeffH]

While we are talking cameras and coin photography -has anyone had any experience with screw on close-up adapters?
There appear to be very expensive ones ($100+) which generally have two elements and very cheap ones (<$10).
Only ones in the middle -affordable- price range I could quickly find are  Hoya and Vivitar.
I suspect you get what you pay for and the cheapies would not be that good.
But, interested to find out if it could be worth experimenting.

I have seen some excellent photos using these, on the net...and some shockers with complete loss of focus in the corners.

[Coiny Chris]

Hello,

There are some reasonable cheap Chinese made Lenses, they have a screw thread, and match up with an adapter to most Camera body mounts. This means the one Lens will fit all brands, so they are far cheaper to make. A $200 Lens will come close to a maker's $2000 Lens.

[JeffH]

I am thinking for a camera without a removable lens.

[trout]

I had a look at the tracking for my Camera and I will be able to pick it up today from the post office.
The lens arrived and cleared customs in Perth  at midnight so I may have a chance of that being here at the same time, if not it should arrive tomorrow.

I have set up a separate table with two OTT lights next to my desk waiting for the camera gear to arrive.
I have a million and one different USB cables but "Murphies" Law dictates that I will have to get another one for the camera.
Getting pretty excited at this stage and can't wait to get stuck-in and try to get some good images :angel:

[accumulator]

Trout, your images of late are already good enough IMHO !

[trout]

Trout, your images of late are already good enough IMHO !

When I can finally reproduce an image of a toned coin in all its glory, Then they will be Good enough
I am hoping that this new equipment will aid me in that quest :good:
Anyway mucking about with new "Toys" is always Fun :angel:

[accumulator]

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Anyway mucking about with new "Toys" is always Fun :angel:
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True !:winkextra: