Setup for the obverse and reverse shots of this coin are exactly the same. All I did was flip the coin over. So why is the reverse so much darker? I am starting to get extremely frustrated with photographing coins.
What the heck am I doing wrong??
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See how frustrated I am?? UGH!!!"If Free Speech stops when someone gets offended, it is not really Free Speech."Comment
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Looks like you have things set on "auto". White balance is different (reverse is very blue) and probably everything else is on auto as well. Your camera is making decisions for you and they are probably not the ones you'd make...Builder of Custom Coin Photography Setups. PM me with your needs or visit http://macrocoins.comComment
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Seal: I know you are using a ramp. If you don't have the ramp at the same exact location, the ramp can make the light darker if it doesn't hit the target. I have my light located at 12:00 and the ramp at the widest at 6:00. If it is slightly turned, then the coin can appear dark and not that golden glow you want. To try this, figure out where the ramp gives you the best shot with you setup. Make sure if you make any adjustment to get a shot, you rotate the coin only and keep that ramp in the best position before taking the shot. Even a 5 0r 7:00 position will darken your shot. Keep me posted on if this is your problem.Richard S. Cooper Some have asked about my images I use, and I'm glad to say I've completed a DVD of these. Ask if you are interested. Newer members like these.Comment
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Couldn't sleep. Here is another attempt."If Free Speech stops when someone gets offended, it is not really Free Speech."Comment
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Builder of Custom Coin Photography Setups. PM me with your needs or visit http://macrocoins.comComment
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Seal: I know you are using a ramp. If you don't have the ramp at the same exact location, the ramp can make the light darker if it doesn't hit the target. I have my light located at 12:00 and the ramp at the widest at 6:00. If it is slightly turned, then the coin can appear dark and not that golden glow you want. To try this, figure out where the ramp gives you the best shot with you setup. Make sure if you make any adjustment to get a shot, you rotate the coin only and keep that ramp in the best position before taking the shot. Even a 5 0r 7:00 position will darken your shot. Keep me posted on if this is your problem."If Free Speech stops when someone gets offended, it is not really Free Speech."Comment
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Ahh. It also makes your shots less sharp unless you are using a tilt/shift lens. Are you trying for the "axial" look? There are much better ways to cut down on glare using diffusion and proper light placement.Builder of Custom Coin Photography Setups. PM me with your needs or visit http://macrocoins.comComment
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Here are a couple more."If Free Speech stops when someone gets offended, it is not really Free Speech."Comment
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Looking good Sean. Now if you can just find a way to cut down on the glare without having to tilt the camera.“What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.”Comment
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I just wish there was an easier way to do all of this. I literally have thousands of coins that I need photographed for my website and auctions, but if it takes me an hour for every coin, it is just not worth it."If Free Speech stops when someone gets offended, it is not really Free Speech."Comment
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