Copy Stand-Edited---Help Soon Please!! See my last post.

[bsshog40]

I bought me a Canon T4i. My homemade copystand worked great with my point and shoot, but this T4i is a little heavier, so I'm looking at getting this copystand for it. Has anyone used one of these? Does it look like it should do the job? Thanks!

Copy Stand

[cpm9ball]

It's junk, Bobby! I made the mistake of buying this same one (except with the light fixtures.) The gears are plastic and the camera mount wobbles because it is so cheap. I used it three times and one of the plastic screw clamps broke.

 

Chris

[bsshog40]

Thanks Chris!

Got any recommendations for a good one?

[robec1347]

There is a good assortment of copystands at B&H Photo

 

I like them because their prices are competitive, don't charge sales tax and sometimes don't charge for shipping.

[bsshog40]

Thanks Bob. So ya'll think this would be a good one?

 

copy stand

[TomB]

I had Googled the Zykkor at one point and read very poor reviews for the piece. I have a very solid copy stand and would suggest a solid one to other folks, too.

[bsshog40]

I appreciate it Tom. I don't do this professionally and only need it to pic my own coins. I really don't want to pay a whole lot for one but one that can handle me using it once or twice a month to take pics with. Won't be any extreme use at all.

[robec1347]

That looks pretty stable, plus the 36" length is great. Especially if you ever get a 150mm macro.

[ldhair]

B&H sells the Bencher Column and Carriage without the table. They cost a bit but you save some with making your own table.

[robec1347]

The Bencher column is great. Heavy duty and the mechanics make raising and lowering the camera easy and smooth.

[bsshog40]

Yea the Bencher looks nice but for my needs it's like buying a kid a motorcycle instead of a tricycle to learn how to ride.

[bsshog40]

What's anyone think of the testrite copy stands? Have a couple used ones on the bay I'm watching.

[Brol]

I was thinking to make one myself, just didn't had time yet...

[bsshog40]

Hoping for some feedback. I'm looking at a Testrite 23C with lights. Ends in a couple hrs. I would like to bid if ya'll think this would be a good setup. Not sure what its worth either. Thanks for any help!!

[newprepper]

looks good to me Bobby, they offer a 14 day return if you don't like. Get it and i'll send you all the coins you want to image to test it out.

[bsshog40]

looks good to me Bobby, they offer a 14 day return if you don't like. Get it and i'll send you all the coins you want to image to test it out.

[TonerGuy]

Good stand but pass on the lights. They are too large and you cant get them close enough to really get all the light you can onto the coins surface. I would go with smaller more compact lights from a desk lamps or something like that...

[bsshog40]

Good stand but pass on the lights. They are too large and you cant get them close enough to really get all the light you can onto the coins surface. I would go with smaller more compact lights from a desk lamps or something like that...

Well it's a package deal. Maybe I can change the lamp hoods out or even take them? What ya think?

[TonerGuy]

Change them if you can or just use some desk lamps with smaller hoods.

[newprepper]

Hey Bobby, if you didn't win that, check amazon for copy stands, they have a huge selection in all price ranges

[bsshog40]

Yea I got busy and missed the end of auction and lost it. I've been searching but most the prices of these things are above my budget. Hoping to just find a nice used one for a decent price.

[bsshog40]

So what ya think about this Promaster Stand ?

Or this Albinar ?

[newprepper]

from the reviews the albinar looks better, and I think it's heavier also, so hopefully that translates to sturdier

[grip]

I have an extra,Stanrite model cse.PM me Bobby for more info,cheap:)

I upgraded to a Bencher copy mate.

[bsshog40]

Well I got this in the other day. I like it!!

 

[RWB]

The stand has to have enough mass to support the camera, and the camera has to be positioned so that you can look in the viewfinder without being a giraffe.

 

(Giraffe's do not make good photographers - I've tried them - constantly getting stuck in elevators and always wanting to travel first class "for the head room."

[bsshog40]

I actually have my laptop next to the stand. I'm using a canon T4i with the EOS utility so I can take the pic from live view on the computer. I messed with a few pics last nite. I think it will work out pretty decent once I get more practice with adjusting the lights. The bulbs are very bright and I almost have to turn them 180degrees from the coin to get glare off of it.

[cpm9ball]

Well I got this in the other day. I like it!!

 

 

Which one did you get, Bobby. What sort of height adjustment is used on the column? It looks like it is just a slide with a locking screw.

 

Is that a cue case hanging on the wall? (thumbs u

 

Chris

[bsshog40]

Not really a brand name Chris. It's a tilted 26-28" column. It has the adjustable wheel on the side and a lockdown screw on the back. The lights are 30W flourescent that give off 300w of light. They are very bright!! I think as much as I'll use it, it'll work just fine for me.Btw, that's a beer holder in the back! I have my cue case with stick in my closet. Probably has an inch of dust on it.

 

[newprepper]

I notice your usb microscope also. how do you like it?