So ive been thinking about coin pictures, I love the photos of all the coins I see on the forum with edited, just beautiful detail pics. I realize most have elaborate setups but for me I think scanning would be simpiler. Now im just using a basic all in one hp deskjet, any advice on scanning, setting to use, ect?
Up until the early 2000s, scanning was the best way for the vast majority of folks to take images of coins. Be aware that you will lose luster when you scan a coin and that color will be muted. Circulated pieces that are dark will scan well, but bright MS pieces with color won't look so hot. Also, proof coinage tends to acquire crazy bands of color when scanned. This is all due to how a scanner operates in that a plane of light rolls across the entire scanning bed area to acquire the image. I never had an issue with poor focus, but I have read dozens, if not hundreds, of times about how folks have focus issues with their scanners.
I've read that if you tilt the coin just a little bit, you'll get better scans. Not great, just better.
I tried using my wife's HP All-In-One and the images came out blurry since it evidently does not have 3D capability. The scanner has a tendency to focus on the flat plane and just cannot pick up the co9ins imbedded within the slabs. Have you scanned any coins or slabs just yet?
I've tried. Good focus, but lousy color and luster, even tilted. Never saved the few I've done. Mostly use it just for paper money now.
