Discussion DrDave's Patented Axial Lighting Rig (mk1) for Coin Photography!

[DrDave]

So, after a few replies from @LawrenceChardand @SemolinaPilchard on a couple of my first posts from yesterday, i decided to investigate other ways to photograph coins, in particular, axial lighting.

I cobbled a card frame together, found a piece of plain glass from an Asda picture frame, repositioned 2 led light panels, and job done.

Less than an hours work.

I'll give it a proper work out later today and then make any adjustments to mkII..........

Oh, and edit time is much much less

 

[LawrenceChard]

12 minutes ago, DrDave said:

So, after a few replies from @LawrenceChardand @SemolinaPilchard on a couple of my first posts from yesterday, i decided to investigate other ways to photograph coins, in particular, axial lighting.

I cobbled a card frame together, found a piece of plain glass from an Asda picture frame, repositioned 2 led light panels, and job done.

Less than an hours work.

I'll give it a proper work out later today and then make any adjustments to mkII..........

Oh, and edit time is much much less

 

I'm very impressed by the speed, and it looks good for a prototype.

[Booky586]

Great photos and a quick result considering you only discovered the technique yesterday.

[DrDave]

1 minute ago, Booky586 said:

Great photos and a quick result considering you only discovered the technique yesterday.

Thanks

I'd heard about it before, ,but when i found that Amazon didn't sell the kit, i lost interest! ☺️

[LawrenceChard]

12 minutes ago, Booky586 said:

Great photos and a quick result considering you only discovered the technique yesterday.

 

10 minutes ago, DrDave said:

Thanks

I'd heard about it before, ,but when i found that Amazon didn't sell the kit, i lost interest! ☺️

Doug a.k.a. @SemolinaPilchard researched it and made his own prototype for our use, then made the improved Chard branded version in our guide.

He did use to fabricate and sell them until he got a new toy. He is currently outsourcing a small production batch which will probably be Chard branded, then we will offer them for sale, soon.

He is also in process of writing a brief guide to go on the chards.co.uk website, showing How We Photograph Coins, which should be published in the next few days.

It looks like we might have tough competition from DrDave though!

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[Alex944]

That's a nice setup and great result of the photo's Dave!

[DrDave]

3 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

 

Doug a.k.a. @SemolinaPilchard researched it and made his own prototype for our use, then made the improved Chard branded version in our guide.

He did use to fabricate and sell them until he got a new toy. He is currently outsourcing a small production batch which will probably be Chard branded, then we will offer them for sale, soon.

He is also in process of writing a brief guide to go on the chards.co.uk website, showing How We Photograph Coins, which should be published in the next few days.

It looks like we might have tough competition from DrDave though!

😎

Nah, i think you're safe!

I'll look forward to reading the guide though, but if you ever need a batch of coins photographing in Essex, you know where to find me

[LawrenceChard]

1 minute ago, DrDave said:

Nah, i think you're safe!

I'll look forward to reading the guide though, but if you ever need a batch of coins photographing in Essex, you know where to find me

I guess you are a pro photographer, but your studio / workshop also suggests engineer.

Multi-talented?

😎

[DrDave]

19 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

I guess you are a pro photographer, but your studio / workshop also suggests engineer.

Multi-talented?

😎

The studio was used for photography until lockdown, then i started to make accessoriesl and resin printed parts for model railway. And now i'm into shiny things!! 😂💰

[LawrenceChard]

3 hours ago, DrDave said:

The studio was used for photography until lockdown, then i started to make accessoriesl and resin printed parts for model railway. And now i'm into shiny things!! 😂💰

Making resin prints of shiny things like coins?

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[SemolinaPilchard]

5 hours ago, DrDave said:

So, after a few replies from @LawrenceChardand @SemolinaPilchard on a couple of my first posts from yesterday, i decided to investigate other ways to photograph coins, in particular, axial lighting.

I cobbled a card frame together, found a piece of plain glass from an Asda picture frame, repositioned 2 led light panels, and job done.

 

 

 

 

Great job.  Bravo!

 

[DrDave]

1 hour ago, LawrenceChard said:

Making resin prints of shiny things like coins?

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That may be illegal! 😎

[DrDave]

1 hour ago, SemolinaPilchard said:

Great job.  Bravo!

 

I havent found one setup for all coins. Shiny Britannias are very contrasty and need a different setting to proof which have matt finishes. I'm getting there though

[SemolinaPilchard]

18 minutes ago, DrDave said:

I havent found one setup for all coins. Shiny Britannias are very contrasty and need a different setting to proof which have matt finishes. I'm getting there though

There isn't one setup.  I'm wondering if a grid taped to front of the LED panel would help.   Grids on their own arn't too expensive.   It's fun to experiment.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PHOTAREX-Honeycomb-3x3mm-Standard-Reflector/dp/B010NS1TZI

[DrDave]

18 minutes ago, SemolinaPilchard said:

There isn't one setup.  I'm wondering if a grid taped to front of the LED panel would help.   Grids on their own arn't too expensive.   It's fun to experiment.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PHOTAREX-Honeycomb-3x3mm-Standard-Reflector/dp/B010NS1TZI

Cool, i'll give it a go tomorrow. I've got a 3 different grids from a beauty dish that would cover the panel.

Thank you

[Scootermuppet]

Is it just me, or does the title of this bring to mind late 1800's Adverts for technological wonders...? 😉 - Could be a marketing plan for you there Dr Dave (You're welcome 😁)

 

The format still seems popular too... note this fine example of a Guitar effects pedal...

Link in case you want to watch the 'Motion Picture Demonstration" 

https://www.snakeoilfineinstruments.co.uk/marvellous-engine/

Edited July 27, 2022 by Scootermuppet
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[sovereignsteve]

On 27/07/2022 at 12:08, LawrenceChard said:

 

Doug a.k.a. @SemolinaPilchard researched it and made his own prototype for our use, then made the improved Chard branded version in our guide.

He did use to fabricate and sell them until he got a new toy. He is currently outsourcing a small production batch which will probably be Chard branded, then we will offer them for sale, soon.

He is also in process of writing a brief guide to go on the chards.co.uk website, showing How We Photograph Coins, which should be published in the next few days.

 

Did these two materialise?

[LawrenceChard]

6 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

Did these two materialise?

Yes, @DrDave was offering to sell his version, which you should be able to find.

We took longer to do ours, but I think we now have some about ready. I think they will about £50, but we have not yet worked out their actual cost to us.

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On 27/07/2022 at 18:41, DrDave said:

Cool, i'll give it a go tomorrow. I've got a 3 different grids from a beauty dish that would cover the panel.

Thank you

Doug tried a beauty dish out on me...

... and it didn't work!

😎

[sovereignsteve]

3 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

He is also in process of writing a brief guide to go on the chards.co.uk website, showing How We Photograph Coins, which should be published in the next few days.

Did the guide get published?

[LawrenceChard]

1 minute ago, sovereignsteve said:

Did the guide get published?

I will Google "How We Photograph Coins"

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[LawrenceChard]

3 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

Did the guide get published?

 

1 minute ago, LawrenceChard said:

I will Google "How We Photograph Coins"

😎

https://www.chards.co.uk/blog/coin-photography-kit-taking-photos-the-chards-way/1046

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