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Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

Old and new with exactly the same set up and finally making progress with getting a consistent set up that works for both.
These both have the LED panel set at 45° horizontal angle to axial light set up. Also tipping the light forward 20-30° gives the darker gradient at the bottom of the coin to try and show field texture. I think I've got a G5 with nice lustre so will try that next.

So I've made a DIY axial lighting set up and just purchased a macro lens and LED light. Surprised how a small change of light position makes a big difference to results, see attached comparison. 1 is too flat, 3 shows lots of modelling depth. I realise this is quite subjective but I think 3 is the clear winner, what do you think?

My first one of these, not quite the calibre of photo of others I'm afraid.  She's looking good for her age I think.
 

I think a blind man can see that your 3rd set up is the best.  With better lighting, you have improved the grade of that coin.

So I've made a DIY axial lighting set up and just purchased a macro lens and LED light. Surprised how a small change of light position makes a big difference to results, see attached comparison. 1 is too flat, 3 shows lots of modelling depth. I realise this is quite subjective but I think 3 is the clear winner, what do you think?

So I've made a DIY axial lighting set up and just purchased a macro lens and LED light. Surprised how a small change of light position makes a big difference to results, see attached comparison. 1 is too flat, 3 shows lots of modelling depth. I realise this is quite subjective but I think 3 is the clear winner, what do you think?

So I've made a DIY axial lighting set up and just purchased a macro lens and LED light. Surprised how a small change of light position makes a big difference to results, see attached comparison. 1 is too flat, 3 shows lots of modelling depth. I realise this is quite subjective but I think 3 is the clear winner, what do you think?