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If you’ve ever tried photographing a stunning coin, vintage watch, or prized matchbox car only to end up with glare, washed-out colors, harsh shadows, and lost fine detail… you’re not alone. Bad lighting has been a big frustration for coin collectors, numismatists, dealers, and hobbyists for decades. That changes this week. On Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, the official Halumin™-C Kickstarter campaign goes live and runs through June 11th. This is your first chance to secure the production version of the game-changing Halumin™-C — the world’s first purpose-built, patent-pending Open Cylindrical™ lighting system designed specifically for small intricate objects like coins, slabbed proofs, toned coins, watches, medals, matchbox cars, and more.Why Coin Photography (and Collectible Photography) Is So Hard — And How Halumin™-C Fixes It
As a professional commercial photographer with over 20 years of experience, inventor Jeremy Mason McGraw kept seeing the same problem: no matter how good your camera or phone is, ordinary lights create reflections, flatten luster, and hide the very details that make a coin or collectible special.
That’s why he developed the patented Halumin™ Open Cylindrical™ lighting system and then created the patent pending Halumin™-C, a compact, self-contained unit engineered exclusively for coins and small artifacts.
The Halumin™-C wraps beautiful, controllable light around your subject for professional looks that eliminate glare and reveal true texture, luster, shimmer, and color shifts with zero guesswork. It provides lighting control without complexity.
Key Features of the Halumin™-C Production Version
Wide patent-pending Open Cylindrical™ halo – Perfect coverage for raw coins, slabs, medals, and small collectibles
Multiple independent controls intuitive and tactile – Dial in exactly the right light to highlight fine details and luster
Dedicated toned-coin light – Beautifully brings out shimmer and color shifts on toned coins
Sliding tray – Swap coins or items in seconds without removing the lid
Variable-speed turntable – Create smooth, hypnotic 360° video clips for social media or sales
Plug-and-play design – Works with nearly any camera or smartphone.
No downloads, no subscriptions, no AI — just consistent, professional results with the camera you already have.
Whether you’re selling coins online, documenting your collection for insurance or grading, creating content for social media, live-streaming, or simply wanting museum-quality photos of your watches and matchbox cars, the Halumin™-C makes it fast, simple, and reliable.
Kickstarter Campaign Details (May 12 – June 11, 2026)
The campaign is all-or-nothing and will fund the transition from successful beta units (already demoed at major coin shows like the Raleigh Money Expo and the World’s Fair of Money) to full production. Manufacturing is partnered with the renowned jewelry tool maker Pepe Tools, with shipping planned for early 2027.
Who Is the Halumin™-C Perfect For?
Coin collectors & dealers (raw, slabbed, toned, proofs, errors)
Watch enthusiasts documenting vintage timepieces
Matchbox car and die-cast collectors
Numismatic photographers and content creators
Anyone who sells small collectibles online or needs professional product photos fast
If you’ve been searching for “best lighting for coin photography,” “how to photograph coins without glare,” or “professional light for small collectibles,” this is the tool you’ve been waiting for.
Don’t Miss the Launch
Early-bird pricing and ultra-limited rewards (like the 1-of-5 signed prototypes and Dedicated Backer full-page dedications) will disappear quickly.
Mark your calendar:
Kickstarter Live: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Campaign Ends: June 11, 2026
Be ready to back the project the moment it goes live and join the growing community of collectors finally getting the professional photos and videos their collections deserve.
Want to be notified the second the campaign launches?
Head to the official Halumin™-C Kickstarter page and click “Notify me on launch.”
The wait for perfect coin and collectible lighting is almost over.
See you on May 12th — let’s make every coin, watch, and tiny treasure look as incredible as it deserves to be.
