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I am trying to get pictures of some proof silver coins and seem just unable to understand how to control light.
Look at this picture of a 2016 Britannia:-
Would you know that it was wholly a silver colour from the photo? Certainly some areas would look far better with the light bouncing differently.
I mount the camera on a tripod and focus down using one or two external constant lights (LEDs). I have moved lights 360 around the coin then again using one light. I have diffused the light from the lights, made a simple soft box with cotton sheet with the lights outside. I have tried bouncing reflected light and always seem to get the same effect.
Now don't get me wrong, the error sometimes works out for as with this 2014 Panda:-
The Panda accidentally looks right and the temple and stairs also are fine. Please understand that win the hand both the Britannia and the Panda look like shiny silver with frosting and etching.
I understand that light is not working with me but I have no idea how to get coins that look silver. I would be really grateful for an idiots guide on getting this right - a really dummy guide.
Would a macro lens make any difference? I am using a M4/3 with f2.8 lens.
Thank you in anticipation.
Look at this picture of a 2016 Britannia:-
Would you know that it was wholly a silver colour from the photo? Certainly some areas would look far better with the light bouncing differently.
I mount the camera on a tripod and focus down using one or two external constant lights (LEDs). I have moved lights 360 around the coin then again using one light. I have diffused the light from the lights, made a simple soft box with cotton sheet with the lights outside. I have tried bouncing reflected light and always seem to get the same effect.
Now don't get me wrong, the error sometimes works out for as with this 2014 Panda:-
The Panda accidentally looks right and the temple and stairs also are fine. Please understand that win the hand both the Britannia and the Panda look like shiny silver with frosting and etching.
I understand that light is not working with me but I have no idea how to get coins that look silver. I would be really grateful for an idiots guide on getting this right - a really dummy guide.
Would a macro lens make any difference? I am using a M4/3 with f2.8 lens.
Thank you in anticipation.