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How to Photograph Collectible Coins

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Great! I've been struggling to get good images I already have all equipment except the quick flash but I do have external Godox flash and sync cable with beauty dish and diffuser sock Going to set that up and might need different flash power than 1/4 power I'll report back and share some images once I try it out Thank you! I have two Canon Rebel T5 cameras with 55mm lenses and a 1300D camera also I'd prefer to use the T5 so I can keep my 1300D in my photobooth and not mess with settings Any tips using a T5 vs 1300D or does it really matter since they are both entry level?
Comment from : @platinummusicdj

if you shoot multiple coins I would not recommend use auto white balance
Comment from : @British_hunter

I use can lights for most my photos/video with Wax Paper wrapped around the ballast which I believe does the same as your piece of paper by blocking the harsh light
Comment from : @LifeAsDane

Great!!!
Comment from : @rubenpescia7988

I purchased a $40 HD 2 element "Macro lens" from Amazon screws on like a filter, x10, Used my cheap ring flash for the speed-light, results are amazing! Details, consistent colors! That secret sauce thing, I've tried a whole bunch of complicated setups from white sheets to DIY phot booth, just really frustrated, but this desktop setup changes the game for my eBay coin sales
Comment from : @quigleyscorner4881

Packed a lot of content into a short video - like poetry My only problem is No macro lens (yet) Can I get these results with an 18-55mm lens?
Comment from : @quigleyscorner4881

Why doesnt the paper taped to the camera block the light from the flash?
Comment from : @dennismackey1297

Great video, but the way you say "collectible coins" is weird Just "coins" is fine
Comment from : @timber72

You might know the answer to this I wanna scan collectible coins into a 3d scanner I heard of a special clear adhesive that holds the coins upright for 3d scanning Yet this clear adhesive doesnt damage the coin or leave any residue behind that can lower the coins value What is this adhesive called?
Comment from : @kingdarkem

Excellent video! What is your constant light source?
Comment from : @roanokejoe

This is genious Thank you also for sharing these great ideas within a 5 min video Thumps up for content and extent!
Comment from : @claudiomiuzzi

Could you use this approach for postage stamps? Have an awesome day! From Fun at Home (Stunts, Jumps, Flips, Corkscrews, Lego, Animations and Collectables)
Comment from : @FunAtHomeCollectibles

Great video Can you link the actual pictures?
Comment from : @TamerZiadyofIntuitiveDesign

This video is SO good Holy cow Wow
Comment from : @lfpurpose

Simple quick and easy I'm going to have to do this with my Romans!
Comment from : @nathanielscreativecollecti6392

Great setup! You aren't kidding about those sets being hard to photo The reflections on those made me insane for a while LOL It took me WAY too long to photo them for eBay listings brbrI am using cheap Amazon photo lights, but I want to use my Speedlight because the white balance is so much better with it I don't have the cable or wireless part though, so the weight of my Speedlight messes with everything on the tripod :-P I might have to buy that cable now or a wireless variant brbrI love how you raised the coins to the lens, I will deploy that tip too I couldn't get my tripod lower and have it still be stable That is such a smart and simple tip! Thank you for the video!
Comment from : @radicallyforjesus

Thank you!!!!
Comment from : @fluenciascontemporaneas

Very nice video Thank you, sir
Comment from : @GalenMakes

how do i photograph my coin ?
Comment from : @dd52161

Wow, excelente video
Comment from : @r3n3ntnt

It works! Set up Canon T7i w/macro EFS 18-55mm lens and speed light, any will do, and it solved my problem of close up coin work inexpensively, thank you!
Comment from : @Shadolife

Excellent tutorial, thank you!
Comment from : @SirK2

Mom We need hole world🙂
Comment from : @toonsgamer7927

Freaking AWESOME! Thanks for the camera settings like iso, shutter speed etc love it all brcan you use a black felt cloth rather that the black construction paper?
Comment from : @prawnstar9213

This was helpful but I do not have a camera or any equipment lol I guess my phone camera will have to do Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if a phone was just as good as these professional shots, gotta love digital technology
Comment from : @seanhassen4879

This is great But I won't lie That lens being off the body for so long stressed me out a little
Comment from : @lizjamar

Loved the video, learned a lot, please handle the coins by the edges
Comment from : @toddbroome6832

Nice coins I would like to hire you to take pictures for my specimen Its amazing did you happen to get that 1799 from NYC
Comment from : @vishwanathramlakhan8203

Why do you use a black paper in the back? Why not a white card tht will bounce back some light into the shadow areas?
Comment from : @clarkthompson1585

Could you please try and shoot some toned coin so that it shows the true colours of the coin, that is quite difficult to capture
Comment from : @cjfam5440

Easy, Mr Lawson This is a YouTube audience If you use big, fancy words like "parallel" peoples' eyes will glaze over lol
Comment from : @stevepettersen3283

Easy, Mr Lawson This is a YouTube audience If you use big, fancy words like "parallel" peoples' eyes will glaze over! lol
Comment from : @stevepettersen3283

I haven't tried this yet but I will I love your easy to use materials I plan to share this video link in our Macro Chat Show today :-)
Comment from : @photobizmethod

Thanks!!! The black / white paper made the "sauce" for me!
Comment from : @BookOfMormon4GenZ

Mr Lawson, are there any changes you would incorporate into this video now in 2020 if you had a chance? Any gear changes or new recommendations?
Comment from : @MrENT18

I ordered all the supplies you mentioned I already have a Canon Rebel What is the light in the back? Do you recommend any additional lighting aside from the lighting of my room and the flash? Such as a studio light from Amazon? Thank you!
Comment from : @cryptosaus4472

Bill, I loved your video I'm really new to taking pictures You said you need a macro lens, is there a type of macro lens? I'm thinking about getting a Nikon D750 DSLR, so what would be the best lens with the D750? Thanks
Comment from : @rayspeaking

I was over complicating Ring Flash makes a really flat looking coin :-( Thank you for the tips
Comment from : @ejameszettlemoyer3819

Great video!!! Simple and easy to understand
Comment from : @P1933-y3k

Great video - thanks for posting!
Comment from : @blackbear92201

You make this look waaaaay too easy lol Great job man! Best coin photography video I've watched ;)
Comment from : @otrsafety9273

Just curious: what is the purpose of the black paper; BTW? Excellent tutorial video; I really appreciate it
Comment from : @U2BER2012

Your video is very informative! For me, tripods sometimes get in the way The stand I use is the CamStand 9XHD camstandmyshopifycom/products/cs-9xhd
Comment from : @DaveMalby

Wow! You're Amazing - Thank you! :-)
Comment from : @tracykarinp

Man, even the music for this video is upper-class You could say that my search for an optimal shooting solution has been an ongoing multi-year effort ever since I started selling coins on eBay exactly 20 years ago My existing desktop setup is a tripod lashed onto a metal flowerpot stand with two 100W equivalent LED lights on either side of a thick black card I use as the blackground The camera points directly downward, and no flash is used The reason for the Gilligan's Island setup is so I can also shoot groups of coins and not just individual ones Since the flowerpot stand tends to wiggle, I have to use the self-timer, but none of the cameras I've used over the years has that as a settable permanent feature, so I can shoot with a 2 second delay each time I press the shutter and NOT have to set the self-timer manually for each shot Sometimes I need a 10 second delay so I can position my hands between the light and the coin(s) so as to assure optimal lighting What I'd really like is to be able to press the shutter using "Enter" on my computer while viewing the coin right side up on my computer, despite it being shot upside down due to the nature of my setup I'd also like the luxury of being able to name the file instantly after I shoot it, which I need for keeping track of which photos are of which coin(s) when I post them to eBay
Comment from : @SunRabbit

super tuto is the secret sauce paper a normal paper as we use for laserjet 80g/m^2 ? i didn't imagine a flash could go thru it !brdo you have similar tricks for watches ?
Comment from : @marclabro

Awesome! The results are amazing with just so a basic setup
Comment from : @asadabdulqaabir4006

Good tips! Thanks for sharing this!
Comment from : @otavioleitefotografia

Hello, What inexpensive camera and lens would you recomend for coins? Thank you
Comment from : @DK-ck6gy

Great 😉 information
Comment from : @elyzzahv

nice images
Comment from : @PS-fw1zl

What an excellent video, I like that you used materials available to the average person About the only thing you may want to add is the fact someone could alternately use this same method with a slower shutter speed, self timer (for shake) and use a table lamp instead of the flash as long as they white balanced the photos later Just thinking not everyone will have a system to trip the flash off camera I own strobes and soft boxes but heck, I'm going to try this for fun next time I photograph small items for ebay sales Thanks for the video!
Comment from : @robwasnj

Great video No nonsense, to the point, good info I will be trying out your process
Comment from : @beachgoldassay

🙏 Thanks for informative video 🙏
Comment from : @Revealthefactsbpsolanki3456

Dear Sir, thank you so much!!Let me know the speedlight flash brand please
Comment from : @arugiu

Thank you, good information
Comment from : @Morehills840

Hey love your video! Really informative! I was wondering if this set up could also work with a TAMRON SP 90mm F/28 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD (Model F017) Thank you very much!!
Comment from : @macmaria5

hi bill if try godox strobe system you will be amazed you don't know what you missing so far 600 watts whit a super compact small battery, portable power you in full control of light
Comment from : @proshoot6601