AXIAL LIGHTING CUBE KIT for COIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Description: Axial Light Cube _______________________________________________________________________________________ Cincinnati Coin Company Introducing, the Axial Light Cube, your ultimate companion for elevating coin photography to new heights of precision and excellence. Designed specifically for numismatic enthusiasts, coin collectors, and sellers alike, this innovative cube revolutionizes the way you capture and present the beauty of your prized coins. What is Axial Lighting? Axial lighting in coin photography refers to a specialized lighting technique where the source of light is positioned directly in line with the optical axis of the camera. This technique involves illuminating the subject (in this case, the coin) from multiple angles along this axis, ensuring even and uniform lighting across the surface of the coin. Axial lighting in coin photography aims to eliminate inconsistencies in lighting, providing a clear, uniform illumination that accentuates the features and enhances the overall visual appeal of the coin, making it an invaluable technique for enthusiasts, collectors, and sellers looking to capture the true essence and beauty of their coins in photographs. Diagram of Axial Lighting Why the Axial Light Cube? The Axial Light Cube is a cost effective and convenient way to get great photos of your coins without requiring an entire room dedicated to an axial lighting set up. Typical professional axial lighting setups are very expensive which prevents beginner coin catalogers, enthusiasts, and sellers from being able to get great coin photos. If you're a seller of coins, great photos set you apart from the competition, so don't let bad cell phone photos stop you from making sales. The Axial Light Cube practically pays for itself with the amount of new sales you will receive! Using 3d printing technologies allows the Axial Light Cube to be affordable which allows us to pass the savings on to you! A separate light source is required but any moderate lamps should work great! The light bounces off the glass located inside of the Axial Light Cube and reflects the light directly down onto the coin. The glass is situated in a 45 degree angle to insure proper coin illumination. The hole at the top of the cube allows you to photograph your coin from the top down. Feel free to use your mobile phone or your professional camera but we recommend having a camera that can zoom slightly without a major loss in photo quality to make post processing easier. The Axial Light Cube accommodates a range of coin sizes and shapes, guaranteeing reliable and impeccable outcomes on every occasion. From dimes to large dollar coins, the Axial Light Cube effortlessly accommodates various coin dimensions, ensuring consistent and flawless results across the spectrum. The Axial Light Cube is designed to only photograph raw coins. Graded coins or coins in flips will not fit in the Axial Light Cube. Package Includes: 1x Axial Light Cube, 1x Coin Platform, 1x Glass Plate (preinstalled in Axial Light Cube), 1x Lens Wipe, 1x Microfiber Cloth Post Processing Post processing of your photos is required but programs like Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop treat the post processing like it's nothing! You want to look for a post processing software that can "select a subject" or one where you can create a mask with a circle tool. This will give you the best results of photos. There are many softwares out there that could easily complete this! These are raw images before post processing. Here are the same photos after minor post processing. Maintenance To remove the glass plate, gently turn cube on side and the glass plate should slide out. If need be, find a small pin or coin to push the glass plate out. Avoid touching the glass plate with fingers as fingers can smudge the glass. Wearing rubber glove when working with the glass is recommended. Clean glass with lens wipe or non-harsh cleaner. You may dry glass with microfiber cloth. You may be able to use a computer duster to remove dust but be gentle as the high pressure could break the glass. Store Axial Light Cube with the solid side facing up so that dust doesn't land on glass plate. If your glass plate breaks, we are happy to cover the first replacement, with free shipping (free shipping for domestic only)! Additional glass plates can be sold for $5 per glass plate + shipping (this is only available after you purchased your Axial Light Cube.) Contact Us We can be contacted at any time through eBay messages if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Payment Payment will only be accepted through eBay. Shipping We ship domestic and internationally! Shipping is free of charge in the US for USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Priority Shipping is available for $10 flat rate. International Shipping is through eBay's International Shipping program. Disclaimer The Axial Light Cube and Coin Platform are intricately crafted through 3D printing technology. Due to the nature of the manufacturing process, variations in quality may occur; however, rest assured that each unit undergoes rigorous quality control measures before being dispatched. It is common for slight stringing of filament and variations in finishes on parts to be present. Despite these minor cosmetic differences, all units are fully functional and deliver the intended performance, ensuring optimal results in your coin photography endeavors. Please note that these aesthetic characteristics do not impact the product's functionality or the quality of the captured photos in any way. Our commitment is to provide a reliable tool for coin enthusiasts and collectors. In the event that you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we accept returns within 14 days from the date of purchase. Simply reach out to our eBay messages to notify us of the issue and proceed to submit a return through eBay. Considering the presence of glass components in the product, we advise handling with care to prevent breakage. If your glass plate breaks, we are happy to cover the first replacement for free including free shipping (free shipping for domestic only)! Additional glass plates can be sold for $5 per plate+ shipping. Design inspired by previous design: Coaxial Lighting Box For Coin Photography by benassi124 is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution license 4.0. We own our own .blend and STL files but huge thanks to benassi124 for inspiring our design. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are dedicated to addressing any concerns you may have. Feel free to contact our customer support team for further assistance or clarification. Thank you for choosing the Axial Light Cube for your coin photography needs. © Cincinnati Coin Company, 2024

Price: 34.99 USD

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

End Time: 2024-07-21T00:01:44.000Z

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