Halumin™-C - The Ultimate Coin Photography and Small Artifact Illumination

As I watched your video with Kinzer Coins, I was glad you two were able to work out some of the issues that coin collectors encounter with raw coin and coin slab photography. Years ago, I was an amateur macro and nature photographer, using a Nikon D800e, and I have since tried many ways to apply learned lighting techniques to capture accurate and detailed images of my ancient coin inventory. I often sacrificed valuable time to setup the staging area, leading to long hours and many shutter clicks to get the best rendition and resolution. I’m hopeful that your product will help me leverage the balance between the value of my time and the value of the object being photographed, while creating competitive marketing images. After many hours of testing, I determined that the Halumin-C works really well with coins that have luster (silver, gold, electrum, shiny copper, and proofs), but dull and dark coin surfaces with subtle reliefs, like many worn ancient bronze coins, are always difficult to capture the sharp details and beauty that only the eye can see. All-in-all, it’s worth the investment and it saves time once you find the most optimal lighting and platform adjustments. Thank you very much! I’ve shared it with my network!

When I begin to take photographs with the device, I will share them with you share my settings with you and hope to learn from you some of the settings, but I’m currently using is a Nikon D 500 with an 85 mm macro, lens tripod, carbon fiber with like a $600 head. Everything works great on the inside and I’ve done some playing around with turning on and off different light settings, and in coming up with the different settings of the coins and it is perfect I don’t know. I thought there was one panel that was supposed to be used with a cell phone that didn’t come with not like I care. I will never use a cell phone to take a photograph of a coin to publish or to you post anywhere, but I don’t know if that was an oversight or if that was something that I had to order extra, but everything else is great. I also saw you did reinforce that thin plastic member, Outstanding you actually listened to you customer. I will be passing on the highest opinion and honor the this product deserves to my fellow numismatic photographers, because right now I’m the first I like being on the cutting edge and with the product like yours oh hell, yeah!!

As a commercial photographer and lighting designer, I’ve rigged countless setups for capturing reflective surfaces, but the Halumin "C" has redefined my workflow. This circular, open-light design is a revelation for photographing coins, delivering unparalleled results for both raw and slabbed pieces. Having already invested in two of the larger H18 units, I added the compact "C" to my arsenal, and it’s quickly become a standout.

The "C" strikes a perfect balance of size and performance. Unlike the H18, which demands more space than my desk allows, the "C" fits seamlessly into tighter setups. Setup is a breeze—within five minutes, I had it ready to go. Paired with a camera locked in full manual mode, the intuitive slider adjustments let me fine-tune lighting without ever touching the camera or subject. This precision translates to a gallery of crisp, stunning images with minimal effort.

The lighting quality is exceptional, rendering intricate details and textures with clarity that’s ideal for appraisals or auction catalogs. It’s not just a lightbox; it’s a transformative tool that accelerates workflow while producing professional-grade results. For coin photography, the Halumin "C" is as indispensable as a 10x loupe—a must-have for anyone serious about capturing reflective objects with finesse.

I've been a semi pro photographer for decades. Shot and developed Black and White in the darkroom in Highschool for the yearbook in 1968. Never could catch lovely patina, and the multitude of colors that exsisted in such!! This small box is THE ANSWER!! GREAT PRODUCT and GREAT PRICE!!

This has replaced a number of expensive devices, and simplified the process of coin photography