New Camera...which settings do you like better?

Got a new camera...still playing to get the best photos...which do you like better? There has been no editing except crop.

 

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They both look like they don't have enough light!!

 

to be honest i dont see a great deal of difference. are you using the cameras macro setting? i feel you could get a little more focus out of it. the second pic is marginally better. here is one i took with the macro setting on my phone just for comparison

 

Again, no edit except crop (can photoshop effects and more later), is there a preference on lighting this time....I am a fan of the dark fields as it highlights flaws (or makes great coins look awesome), others like pure white as it hides flaws, trying to get as realistic as possible and enjoyable to those viewing. This coin has some issues and want them to be seen, but not stick out like a sore thumb and the luster is booming. Opinions please.

 

The first one is the best this time!

 

Darker shows flaws, but also shows less detail. Personally, I would like to see more light.

 

Based on feedback...here is newest...let me know thoughts...this is the same coin.

 

LOVE IT! 1000% better than others, IMHO.

 

Okay...getting closer....between these two?

 

At a distance (picture without magnification) I like #1. Shows wonderful luster, detail, and shows the coin off really well.

Under magnification, I prefer #2 by a great margin! The detail is better and shows the overall quality of the coin better.

Basically, as a picture in a book go with #1. If I were buying the coin, #2 by a long shot.

 

Okay....last set....this should be a good to go set of settings with the best of these.

 

Personaly, I like number 2 because it brings out good and bad in the coin!

 

Here is the winner...with standard composite...what are everyone's thoughts

 

which post is this one from?

 

With coin in hand, the most accurate representation is the one Taylor suggested...#2 in post 11...agree or differing opinion?

 

agreed!!! lol

 

That's pretty awesome. As far as pure beauty goes #1 would have been my choice, but Taylor was correct, #2 shows the most detail.

 

yay!!! I am actually a beginner numistmatst!!

 

From photo, do you agree with PCGS...this picture was taken with same lighting and camera settings, nothing done but crop. Sold this coin for a buddy, but made a good example to ensure things are working right. Small dot under "SE" is on the slab, not the coin...so you see two, one is reflection of the other.

 

Number 1 was over exposed. The extremely high lighting hid the main issue with the coin, which is the luster missing on the cheek. I will agree it made the coin look much better, however, I am trying to get as close to actual without messing with the picture in edit modes (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, etc.). Just like the even more exposed photo in post #9, which Irish did not like. From start to finish I had too little light, too much light, and best light...plus appropriate camera settings with timer, focus, and more.