Has anyone used this product to photgraph coins? How did the pictures turn out?
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I didn't waste much time with it. Tiny field of view and too hard hold camera and keep focus. A macro lens might be better for coins.
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I would recommend a macro lens instead of this... I have both and my macro lens ALWAYS takes better shots! And the macro lens was cheaper! I just got the one with a magnetic ring that goes on my iPhone! Hope this helped!
671061
Not really. I tried scanning OLD poloroid photos that were glued to the back of cardboard, you may be too young to remember those, but it didn't like those too much and I used my big copier/scanner for those. Also, it likes some old newpaper and not other so I would be careful about what you put thru. It did an amazing job on my photos, tho, like we got printed in the old days from Walgreen's so you can compare your project to those items. My Mom uses it for her printed out geneology that is on regular 20# printer paper and it does great. Don't know if I answered your questions but I tried.
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They recommend 2mega pixil or better & crisp, clear photos....I have ordered several over the years, using various quality photos and they have all been truly beautiful ! You can make improvements within the site as you proceed through the design, darker backgrounds for lighter subjects etc., their product is simply gorgeous !
1047394
It is about as buf as .50 cent coin. I think you Would be better off using a lisence plate frame camera.
2239986
don't bother--have taken many pics with drugstore 110--that was a while ago--always used Kodak film--pics always came out great--this film no! check out film from Germany etec--good luck.
619108
I did not use for that purpose and expensive is relative. I was happy with the result ls on a 300 jacket. That said. If I had a 1000 chair, I would find and indiscriminate part and apply a sample into a crevice. I found that it worked universally well on fades (no cracks), seams (like cracks), and edges near zippers. What I found that if you had a 2x2 area, work that in one step for universal sheen. Good luck. Try something old if you have it before the chair. $20 is not a big investment even for a swatch
2245434
This item worked great I converter close to a 1000 pictures, this is a good unit and easy to work. Good luck
1960858
Yes its worked great for me. outline drawings are actually the best. color photos n stuff come out blurry usually. but yes for outlines its awesome. I'm happy with the machine. jus make sure ur outline is nice n dark. it comes out perfect every time.
1226817
In response to your question; I would say, that mine did not work. I ordered one pack and no photos developed. So to answer your question, "No".
858143
I have used it to scan in some photos and they turned out well. I think it would depend upon the type whether you wanted to run them through or not, such as old family photos, etc.
904883
I have not, but I wouldn't recommend it for general viewing, having just tried it regarding your question.The field of view is very small and the distortion of the inexpensive lens makes it smaller. The working distance between your eye and the lens and the coin and the lens is very short.It's probably ok for looking for or investigating a specific flaw. Even then I think a 30X or even 20X would be more suitable or at the very least, adequate.
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Hello Michael! I have one and it works very good. You'll be able to take coins with no issues. The glass has been working fine with me for more that 2 years. However, have a look to the extension tubes perhaps is easier and cheaper to you to add an extension to your 50mm and take closer pictures to your coins. The other option is the Tamron 90mm, that is real 1:1 (I own it and it is much better than this 70-300, but more expensive) Finally, you could choose the "Magnification glass", that is good and cheap (Not as good as a macro, but very good in general) I hope this helps to you!
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My daughter messed up her favorite drawing. I scanned it, creating an image file on the computer, then edited out the smudge. I then sent the plate to be made via their website that takes photos. It worked well. I imagine you could do the same, inserting a photo however you wished. You'll just have to use their online service and may not need this product at all.
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Yes. If you are taking pictures of coins in slabs, you will have to adjust the light source on the unit or use an alternative outside source. This also applies to proof coins or anything with a reflective surfaces. All of the coins I have sold on eBay since I purchased this have been photographed using this.
644199
I have sved my phots in jpg format only and they came out great. I don't know about any other formats except pdf. Hope this helps. Nick B
1456408
It does work, however you will need to mix it with a clear embossing powder. It sounds like a pain, but it really isn't. You can get a large bottle of ultra thick clear powder and mix it with these pigment powders and have beautiful results. I have done it myself. I bought this set mistaking them for embossing powders. So with some experimenting, I found you can create beautiful embossing in these great colors. I purchased a set of clear screw top containers to store the mixed powders. I use tiny spoons to scoop the powders and stir. I am still experimenting, but I mix about 2 scoops of clear powder to 1 scoop of the pigment powder, stamp my image, sprinkle my mixture, add some heat and make terrific looking images. These pigments are extremely fine and powdery, so make sure the paper you stamp is static free by using a dryer sheet or one of those special stamping bags to wipe your paper before stamping. If you have used the right mix, you will not have any left over residue and will be able to dump the extra powder back in the container.
969863
I just purchased one myself. I have converted several hundred old (1974-1983) 35mm colored slides into digital images. I have had no problems. The one thing I noticed is the way the slide is put into the scanner. The slide cannot always be put into the scanner in the same position it is put into the viewgraph projector. Sometimes it must be turned 90 degrees or it will cut off some of the picture. Once the slide is scanned it can then be rotated back by the computer slide viewer. Don't know if this is your problem.