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| Numismatic Photography | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Goodman
Publisher: Zyrus Press
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 89872
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 1933990090
Dewey Decimal Number: 737
EAN: 9781933990095
ASIN: 1933990090
Publication Date: July 15, 2008
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Product Description
A first of its kind, Numismatic Photography reveals the secrets to quality digital photography through a structured, systematic approach that is easy to apply, simple to learn and guaranteed to produce spectacular results. Whether the coin you are photographing is encapsulated or raw, deep mirror Proof or dark copper, Mint State or circulated, the skills and techniques taught in this book allow even the beginning photographer to capture the true essence of each coin, with life-like brilliance, contrasting devices, sharp detail and perfect bands of luster. Some of the topics covered in this book are: Imaging Concepts, Color and Luster, High Contrast Coins, Low Contrast Coins, Toned Coins, Special Imaging Techniques, Image Presentation, and more!
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Basic and Advanced - An Expensive Hobby August 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This had all the basics that I was looking for, except specific brand and model recommendations on copy stands, lenses, etc. The info on camera settings was very useful.
I can't speak to the more advanced information. Still working on the basics. Recommended for beginners, but remember: it's going to cost you a lot of money to do it right. After reading the first few chapters I added up about $1500 I could spend right away, and I already have a Canon D30!
 Content good, printing left something to be desired August 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is written well and explains a lot of things in good detail. It's nice to see a book written specifically on this subject. As with anything, coin photography takes practice, but this book gets the reader off to a good start.
As for the printing, the first few pages had bad bleed-through. If I were the author, I'd be hollering a bit about that to the publisher. Other than that, great pictures and layout.
"Numismatic Photography" - Mark Goodman August 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
OUTSTANDING. Beyond doubt, this book is an indespensible addition to numismatic literature. In the Internet Age, coin photography is more important than ever. The body of work, hobby wide, will improve dramatically as hobbyists improve their skills - thanks to this book.
Quite pleased with this long-due book on coin imaging August 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've known Mark Goodman for a couple of years through an online forum for coins. His tips along the years have made my coin photography much better. He graciously provided PDF documents that were quite helpful along the way. I am counting on this book to really put me over the top and into a different class of coin imaging.
The book is well laid out and covers everything you need to become a top-notch coin photographer. It has beginner sections right along advanced sections, so this book is for anyone who owns a camera and wants to image coins.
I have yet to make it through the whole book... There is a lot of information to absorb. But my images are already improving and my skills were adequate before. Soon, they will be much more than adequate due to Mr. Goodman's instruction.
Thanks, Mark!
Best little book in the West! August 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The author, Mark Goodman, has put together a nice systematic presentation of the material. For example, Mark has broken down high, medium and low contrast coins into chapters. In each of the chapters, Mark selected representative examples of coins that fall into the relevant contrast category. Photos of each coin are presented with changes in lighting. The photos are compared and contrasted.
I have bought multiple copies of this book (as gifts) and have recommended this book to collectors of material other than numismatics as the principles in this book are universal.
Excellent book. Quick read. Immediate results. Nice reference material.
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