Photographing a diamond

[Ladydianna922]

Hello everyone,
This is my first post. I am wanting to take pictures (very close up) of my diamonds. I wish to be able to show any natural inclusions inside the diamond. What camera and lens is everyone using? Are you using a microscope set up or a macro lens? I can't wait to show you some of my beauties....just need help. My iPhone just isn't working' LOL
Thank you so much for your wisdom.
Ladydianna922

 

[treasurehunter]

Segoma industries specializes and sells to diamond manufacturers for the consumer and retailer its impossible to get a good photo without the proper technology.

 

[susanrachel28]

I don't think I'm allowed to post a link to a popular auction site, but I paid $8.95 for a loupe that came with an iPhone case (loupe attaches to case, case clips onto iPhone). It's really awesome and takes great photos. Search "iphone 50x loupe" and you will find it. Mine has an LED and black light also

 

[MarionC]

I get the best photos with my iPhone. You can either enlarge them on your computer or take a photo through a loupe [however you will have a very short focal length]:


If you have to use a camera, don't get too close to the stone, but zoom in while it's at arm's length. Of course the macro setting will get photos inside the stone, but will obstruct light. Then crop on your computer.

It's really fun to play with lighting, loupes, props : )

Keep experimenting!

 

[tyty333]

Nice picture Jimmianne!


Dont know if you saw this thread OP...might find some pointers.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-to-take-good-photos-of-your-diamonds.102989/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/how-to-take-good-photos-of-your-diamonds.102989/[/URL]

 

[WinkHPD]

I use a Nikon D300 with a Nikor 105mm lens with a close up filter. In addition to this I have a piece of white paste board with a hole through it that is smaller than the diameter of the lens to provide less black for the diamond to pick up. I shoot from ten to twelve inches away from the diamond to further lessen the obstruction effect on the light entering the diamond. I also shoot them in an expensive light box with lots of light.

I also use Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2 to slave the camera to the computer, which allows for much better focus control, as I am not able to get sufficient focus control looking through the eyepiece on the camera for close up photography.

All of this allows me to take what I consider to be "good" photos, but they are far from great.

I also have a small microscope camera that I can use to photograph inclusions, but it does not provide as bright a picture as that provided by Jimmianne above.

It is a difficult task, but not impossible, and it will provide you with many many hours of fun and frustration in the development of your own unique process for getting pictures that you like.

Please come and post some of your pictures when you feel you have some that you would like to share. One thing for sure about Pricescopers, we LOVE pictures!

Wink