Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/01/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>In a message dated 98-01-18 20:13:00 EST, Dennis wrote, in responding to Harry >Bass: > ><< >When Harry Bass wrote: > > > I desire to do macro photography of coins. Needed are 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 >capabilities, > > as well as the ranges 1:2, 1:3, etc., using Leicaflex, Leicaflex SL, and >Leicaflex SL2 > > with Bellows-R and supplementary close-up lenses. > > > > Considering the very close object to lens front distances that will be >encountered, > > are there strobe ring lights available for such an application, and what >are they > > (make/source)? > > Harry, If I were to shoot coins, I would use hot lights. You can see reflections much better. I think different coins will need changes in lighting to best show the texture, relief, etc. You won't know how it will look with flash. Shiney metal is tricky to shoot. If it looks good to your eye, its probably going to be too hot. Light it so it looks alittle flat. Steve