New Coin Pics - I found Super Macro Mode!

[MunkyMan95]

I have discovered Super Macro mode on my camera, got some sort of copystand device, and bought a 20W Halogen Desk lamp for $5 at Home Depot (regular $29.99). Here are the results!

 

 

 

What do you think? What can I do to improve?

[ant]

more lights.2-3 of them.

[bsshog40]

It's a great close-up detailed pic there Chad. I have to agree with needing a little more light or you can try to set your exposure a little higher. Sometimes this can take away your color though. I would try a little more lighting tho'. As you know Chad, with your new S3, while you're in the supermode, you can hit your other function buttons and change coloring, exposure, AWB. Quite a few things to try out.

[ant]

good point boss. hit menu when you are in super mac. and use the dpad. sorry i didnt let you know already. also i have gottin a few good pics with useing a flash and something to keep the light around coin.

[ldhair]

The WB looks really close. I don't know the camera but, go to exposure compensation and add about 1 full stop to the exposure.

Don't change the light setting yet.

[MunkyMan95]

Alright, I got two more 60W halogen bulbs, and took a few new pics. I also messed with the white balance. What do you think of these?

 

 

[zrlevin]

(thumbs u (thumbs u (thumbs u

[rrantique]

 

[bsshog40]

Much better Chad. Those look good!

[MunkyMan95]

Thanks guys!

 

I think I'm going to get some of those clamp-on dome lights (I've been using regular desk lamps thus far) from Lowe's and see how that changes things.

 

I feel like this whole photography thing is hit and miss at times. If I take a dozen shots, I might only get one keeper. Then again, if I take the same 12 shots again, they may all be keepers. I wish I could figure that out!

[bsshog40]

Thanks guys!

 

 

 

I feel like this whole photography thing is hit and miss at times. If I take a dozen shots, I might only get one keeper. Then again, if I take the same 12 shots again, they may all be keepers. I wish I could figure that out!

 

Me too!!

[Conder101]

I feel like this whole photography thing is hit and miss at times. If I take a dozen shots, I might only get one keeper. Then again, if I take the same 12 shots again, they may all be keepers.

Very true, and count your blessings that you are using digital imaging. I used to do the same thing with film and in that case you were having to pay for the film and processing for all of the rejected pictures. You often wouldn't get to see the results for several days to a week either. With digital you get instant results and if you don't like an image you just delete it and shoot again at no significant cost other than your time and a little electricity.

[MikeKing]

great pics, Chad!

[MunkyMan95]

Hey guys,

 

My internet was down yesterday, so instead of browsing the forums, I decided to take some new pictures. I got another set of halogen lights, tweaked the white balance a little more, and this is the result. I am VERY proud of these pictures!

 

 

 

 

I feel like this whole photography thing is hit and miss at times. If I take a dozen shots, I might only get one keeper. Then again, if I take the same 12 shots again, they may all be keepers.

Very true, and count your blessings that you are using digital imaging. I used to do the same thing with film and in that case you were having to pay for the film and processing for all of the rejected pictures. You often wouldn't get to see the results for several days to a week either. With digital you get instant results and if you don't like an image you just delete it and shoot again at no significant cost other than your time and a little electricity.

 

Wow, I can't even imagine trying to take pictures of coins with film. I mean, I had enough problems taking pictures of family with film (thumb in the lens, focus issues, forgot to turn the flash on, etc.), much less taking pictures of small objects!

[bsshog40]

Cool token there Chad and a very nice pic too!! Looks like you're gettin the hang of it.