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General Philatelic/Gen. Discussion : Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

 

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lesdoti

21 Jun 2016
09:34:44pm
I am interested in photographing some stamps (not scanning). I have a microscope and stand. The microscope has built in ring LEDs. Since stamps (MNH) have a tendency to curl, one needs to place a piece of glass on them to flatten them. However, this causes a reflection of the LEDs and makes the image unusable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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sheepshanks
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21 Jun 2016
09:47:53pm
re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

Would non reflective glass help, the sort used by art framers?
Here is a link to various types of art glass.
http://www.frameusa.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-picture-framing-glass/

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michael78651

21 Jun 2016
11:51:47pm
re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

My auction images are taken using a 2.5 megapixel digital camera. For the lighting, I use the overall room light. Then, at my desk, I have two desk lamps. One is behind the stamp where the light beam is directed above, not at the stamp. The other lamp is above the stamp to be photographed. This light beam is directed at about a 45 degree angle to the right of the stamps. No light is directly pointed at the stamps.

I use the close-up (flower setting, no flash, and the camera is mounted on a tripod that is about 12 inches directly above the stamps.

When the photography is completed, I use IrfanView to edit the images as needed, meaning cropping away unnecessary space and adjusting the image size if needed.

I have used this process for about ten years and have photographed over 30,000 stamps in this manner. Click on my auctions to see the results.

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seanpashby
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22 Jun 2016
01:42:23am
re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

I use the same microscope setup and run into the same problem when trying to photograph stamps in watermark fluid. To fix, turn off the LED's via the dimmer on the microscope. Then use another light source aimed from the side. I use a gooseneck desk lamp. Adjust the angle until the glare is gone. You can also move unit close to a window and use natural light. The sensors will automatically adjust the brightness of the image for you.

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phos45
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22 Jun 2016
08:43:54pm
re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

this is a fine camera @ 60$

invest in the shixin icard camera - which allows image capture of both iriodin layer and flour-phosphor under LW uv light source. it comes with dbase ... but can be ordered without ...

http://www.shixin-china.com/1350.html


http://www.ebay.ca/sch/Publications-Supplies/83274/m.html?item=182117701169&hash=item2a670f9631%3Ag%3AvfEAAMXQLoZR01
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lesdoti

21 Jun 2016
09:34:44pm

I am interested in photographing some stamps (not scanning). I have a microscope and stand. The microscope has built in ring LEDs. Since stamps (MNH) have a tendency to curl, one needs to place a piece of glass on them to flatten them. However, this causes a reflection of the LEDs and makes the image unusable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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sheepshanks

21 Jun 2016
09:47:53pm

re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

Would non reflective glass help, the sort used by art framers?
Here is a link to various types of art glass.
http://www.frameusa.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-picture-framing-glass/

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michael78651

21 Jun 2016
11:51:47pm

re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

My auction images are taken using a 2.5 megapixel digital camera. For the lighting, I use the overall room light. Then, at my desk, I have two desk lamps. One is behind the stamp where the light beam is directed above, not at the stamp. The other lamp is above the stamp to be photographed. This light beam is directed at about a 45 degree angle to the right of the stamps. No light is directly pointed at the stamps.

I use the close-up (flower setting, no flash, and the camera is mounted on a tripod that is about 12 inches directly above the stamps.

When the photography is completed, I use IrfanView to edit the images as needed, meaning cropping away unnecessary space and adjusting the image size if needed.

I have used this process for about ten years and have photographed over 30,000 stamps in this manner. Click on my auctions to see the results.

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seanpashby

22 Jun 2016
01:42:23am

re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

I use the same microscope setup and run into the same problem when trying to photograph stamps in watermark fluid. To fix, turn off the LED's via the dimmer on the microscope. Then use another light source aimed from the side. I use a gooseneck desk lamp. Adjust the angle until the glare is gone. You can also move unit close to a window and use natural light. The sensors will automatically adjust the brightness of the image for you.

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phos45

22 Jun 2016
08:43:54pm

re: Photographing Stamps (not scanning)

this is a fine camera @ 60$

invest in the shixin icard camera - which allows image capture of both iriodin layer and flour-phosphor under LW uv light source. it comes with dbase ... but can be ordered without ...

http://www.shixin-china.com/1350.html


http://www.ebay.ca/sch/Publications-Supplies/83274/m.html?item=182117701169&hash=item2a670f9631%3Ag%3AvfEAAMXQLoZR01
5%5B%2Fimg%5D&_ssn=cbenbow

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