Coin Photography setup as of July 2015
                A. Durst enlarger baseboard and upright frame with added ball joint to mount camera
                B. Canon 5D mk II camera body
                C. Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro lens on Kenko extension tube
                D. LED ringlight (only used for some coins)
                E. Ott desklight (used for most coins) - position adjustable on supports H
                F. Movable support with raised section for small coins (placed under lens as needed)
                G. Tall coin support dowel surrounded by shade tube with white edge reflector
                H. Raised support (wood frame and oatmeal box) allowing positioning of light E
                I. Small dowel/wood/foam collar for tiny coins - rotate platform F to place under lens
            Details of G above:
                1. Wood base covered with black foam
                2. Dowel rod (3/8" x 12") positioned in hole in base 1
                3. Black foam sleeve to shade base
                4. White file card to reflect light on bottom edge of coin
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