I don't usually do this but.....

[cpm9ball]

What is a grey card?

 

Isn't it for illegal aliens?

 

Chris

[kryptonitecomics]

p.s. I would read your manual to see if your camera has a custom white balance. If it does, buy a grey card and learn to use this feature, as the results will be far superior to anything you can do by eye (and/or in post processing).

 

I can't find the manual....at least the version in english

 

 

This direct link should work:

 

http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0900009927/PSSX100IS_CUG_EN.pdf

 

It should even be in English.

 

If that doesn't work, you can download the manual here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=15672#DownloadDetailAct You want this file: PSSX100IS_CUG_EN.pdf

 

Pay particular attention to the section starting on page 116 (p 118 of the PDF). It seems your camera will take a custom white balance -- which is great news and the solution to the problem. Read on....

 

Here's what I would recommend: Order a grey card from B&H or go to your local photo shop and buy one. Use this to set your white balance as per the above manual (placed exactly where you are going to take a photo of the coin at, and (obviously) using the same lights -- and don't forget to let them warm up) and viola, perfect white balance every time. It is just that simple.

 

Hope this helps...Mike

 

Yes it helps thanks and fortunately I found my manual and read the exact page last night. I was going to use a white sheet of paper to set but I can run by a photo shop today....then we shall see what happens

[MikeInFL]

FYI, a white sheet of paper isn't exactly white, thus the color balance will be slightly off. It will work in a pinch though. For more accurate color, consider a grey card. Good luck & please keep us apprised of your progress...Mike

[kryptonitecomics]

The camera store was gone from the mall so I had to settle for a white sheet of paper but I could immediately see a difference in the image but using thew custom white setting.....I did not make any adjustments to the images other than cropping. Before I had to use the autoadjust feature with the camera imaging software so......what do you think?

 

 

[Bruceswar]

Shane I want to be the first to say your imaging has gone from Scans, which sucked(in comparasin) to very nice looking photos. The last one looks spot on! Congrats!

 

[kryptonitecomics]

I remember the scans.....no detail and they looked like cartoons........

 

Thanks Bruce.......you take a mean photo yourself

[MunkyMan95]

Shane,

 

Awesome photos! Much improved! Nice work.

[Bruceswar]

I remember the scans.....no detail and they looked like cartoons........

 

Thanks Bruce.......you take a mean photo yourself

 

I also remember my scanning days. I remember my first post with a scan was a 1926 MS66 Oregon! Talk about getting washed out and lifeless! Maybe I can dig it up one day for comparison!

[SkyMan]

Good looking pictures, Shane!

 

I'm glad to see that your life is coming back together again. First, collecting coins again, then purchasing a new camera, and now picturing those new coins with that new camera. EXCELLENT!!!

[RI AL]

Is that why MY posted photos stink?...I'm using a Kodak (please...no barfing in the isles).

 

Ri Al

[RI AL]

Hey, Shane.

 

I'm glad you're not a Picasso. If you were, your coins would be square and have misplaced body parts...or....even worse....they could look like MY coin images! GAG!

 

RI Al

[kryptonitecomics]

Hey, Shane.

 

I'm glad you're not a Picasso. If you were, your coins would be square and have misplaced body parts...or....even worse....they could look like MY coin images! GAG!

 

RI Al

 

Yes but think of the colors

 

Thanks for the comments all........things may not be perfect Sy but I will always enjoy coins and it's still a nice escape for me and you know how I love to image coins