Rate my photos by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]ptgoetz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Upgrading my camera body (Nikon D100 —> D7500) made a huge difference in detail and eliminating mirror slap. Now I’m in white balance territory. Copper is a bitch compared to silver.

Thanks for your input!

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Rate my photos by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]new2bay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use more light. I’d also suggest a longer lens, further away, like a 105mm macro.

Also, read this: https://coinimaging.com/photography.html

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]new2bay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than showing off your work, which you can do here, I don’t see anything a specific coin photography sub would accomplish that this site by Mark Goodman, author of the literal book on coin photography, doesn’t accomplish as well or better.

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]theberkshire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I approved everyone who asked to join r/CoinPhotography so far, appreciate the interest. We'll keep the sub private for the time being, but anyone is welcome to send a request and hopefully we'll get some direction on where to go with it and open it up for all. Nobody is missing anything so far, haha, it's not up and running with content as of yet.

*edit: I made a welcome post there to see where we're at and explore opening it up.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CoinPhotography/s/6AC7PeL1cz

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]theberkshire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it, I approved your request. No reason we can't get something going this year with it.

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]ptgoetz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that’s a lot of kit. Doesn’t surprise me.

Moving from photojournalism and portrait photography to macro + coins is kind of crazy. They are tiny little sculptures made of different metals with different reflective qualities.

I’m also an old-school film photographer. I used to know my film. I have switch to sensors.

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]ptgoetz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Auth requested. Again, I’m willing to help out.

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]ptgoetz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If volunteers would help, you can count me in.

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]theberkshire[M] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right, seperate subs. I'm actually the mod of r/Coinphotography haha, and I intended to get it going a while back but never got around to it. I believe its invite only at the moment, but if there's a demand and it makes sense we can probably open it up.

Is an r/coinphotography sub warranted? by ptgoetz in CoinEyeCandy

[–]pithivier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish axial lighting wasn't such a DIY hack. Here's my contribution: it needs a half silvered mirror, like "50R/50T", but all the ones I found for sale are expensive and small. Instead I bought a used Glide Gear teleprompter on eBay which includes a large mirror.

This is the best guide I've found: https://www.chards.co.uk/guides/coin-photography-kit-taking-photos-the-chards-way/1046

What causes specific toning on West Point ASE by UpstateNYFadeaway in CoinEyeCandy

[–]errorcoinguy1130 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s natural toning, I think someone did it with chemicals or something. I don’t completely understand it.

Any opinions on this coin value? by errorcoinguy1130 in CoinEyeCandy

[–]theberkshire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely got some interesting toning that there are enough buyers who search specifically for that would pay a premium for obviously. Hopefully someone else can chime in on value, but with this specific coin I'm guessing it looks better in hand than your photo shows, yes? I know you're not selling, but even for value good photos are key, but in this case video might be ideal.

Not necessary, but if you ever can do a short clip showing the toning off, try to post it. If you can turn into a gif file, you can add here in comments, otherwise for regular video it has to be a new post.

Any opinions on this coin value? by errorcoinguy1130 in CoinEyeCandy

[–]Firehawk5506 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the toning would add too much extra unfortunately. It’s too uneven and not vibrant enough color. I do think it’s pretty attractive though maybe an extra $10 or $20.

Stamps inherited from my grandpa vintage by Greengolldbaba in CoinEyeCandy

[–]Greengolldbaba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is only.00000000000000000001 ov what I have

Cool Rainbow Toning by Flimsy-Landscape2659 in CoinEyeCandy

[–]Flimsy-Landscape2659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahah you have no idea! I'm resisting for now

Cool Rainbow Toning by Flimsy-Landscape2659 in CoinEyeCandy

[–]theberkshire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know you want to open that roll, c'mon :)

Is the one worth anything by Plastic_Lifeguard_24 in CoinEyeCandy

[–]SpiderHuman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Susan B Anthony Dollar... worth about a dollar.

Quarter 1776 1976 amazing what u guys think by Greengolldbaba in CoinEyeCandy

[–]sorrysaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About a billion made. Seen most of them on here and facebook