Customer Reviews

Numismatic Photography

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I'm very new to numismatic photography, but I'm very interested in creating the best quality images of my collection possible.

This book presents a good overview of the tools (camera, copystand, lights, post-editing software) and techniques for doing this.

It is a short and easy read for the novice, and more advanced photographers should appreciate the extra sections written to go a level deeper into each topic.

Imaging coins of various compositions (copper, proof silver, gold, etc) are discussed in detail. Raw and slabbed coins are also addressed throughout, and the many sample photos thoughtfully include the camera, aperture, and shutter settings.

Thanks to the advice presented here, you don't need to spend a fortune on creating good images. But with some small tool upgrates and some hints and tricks as presented by Mark Goodman, virtually anyone can make great photos!

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.

This book taught me more about photographing coins in 30 minutes of reading... than in my own more than 30 years of doing...Lighting hints... f-stop hints... and plenty of digital photos showing the difference... Funny how people will spend $300 for a camera where what they need to do is spend $30 and read this book.... Call me a very satisfied reader...

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!

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.

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.

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!

Mark Goodman has created a wonderful book on coin photography. Concise and easy enough for an amateur like myself to learn from.

If you sell coins on the internet, or just want amazing pics of your prized coins and medals, it is a no-brainer to buy this book!

I am just amazed! In only a couple of days the photos I took of my coins went from blurry and mundane to vibrant, crisp and colorful. Thank you Mr. Goodman!