Copy stand - coin photography

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 08:12:24 AM

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....

trout · July 31, 2016, 08:31:42 AM

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.

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 08:34:35 AM

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...

trout · July 31, 2016, 08:42:01 AM

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:

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 08:51:06 AM

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.

trout · July 31, 2016, 08:54:30 AM

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

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 09:00:43 AM

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

trout · July 31, 2016, 09:05:13 AM

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:

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 09:22:25 AM

Will do mate.... thanks for your help...

Basil · July 31, 2016, 09:41:39 AM

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

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 10:21:34 AM

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:

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 11:21:53 AM

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.

trout · July 31, 2016, 12:40:22 PM

They look Good to me Mate :yahoo::good:
Are you using the tripod for these shots??

Basil · July 31, 2016, 12:45:39 PM

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.

ausproofs · July 31, 2016, 01:56:27 PM

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