I have a compact Canon Digital camera and I'd like to take pictures of some of my coins. I'm not having much luck getting good picture yet. If I use the flash I usually get glare and the coin's features are washed out. If I don't use flash the pic is usually blurry. If it's not too blurry the color seems to be off, probably due to the indoor lighting. What do you recommend as a backround for coin photos? What kind of light is best? I have a small tripod that I could use but I'm not sure I'f I'd be able to take a photo straight down with it.
There have been many, many discussions on the subject. Just do a search for any of the words - photography, pictures, pic etc. You'll find plenty of info
I also use a digital camera. Today I took pics of probably my favorite coin. Although pictures are NOTHING like seeing it in person its much better than my scanner. I tried to angle the coin to catch the DMPL. I think you maybe able to see my reflection on the obverse/reverse. I'll use digital from now on!
I find a scanner is good for older nickel/silver coins, but... I tried to scan my 2c+3c collection... no details came out, there wasn't enough contrast between the raised areas and the relief. If you look closely at my avatar, I scanned it, and it reflected red light (which is weird because the light in my scanner is green. I get lucky with the camera every once and a while. I have to shine a bright light on my coins, no flash.
Hi, I am curious bout the silver dollar pictured. It looks , in the picture , like a mintmark was removed. Any thoughts? Did you perhaps by this coin as a Proof? Or did you buy it as a Proof-like? It just looks strange. Bill
Bill: Great catch, I didn't notice that. By the way, how has your coin roll search been going? Anything exciting? Frank
:headbang: I hadn't noticed either! Gotta take closer look with loop (which I did when I got it) If it is my coin dealer and I have something to talk about! :headbang:
I can't give it away, but the coin that will be in my next column in the december 25th issue will knock your socks off. It did mine Its not worth a fortune but having it pop out of a roll of cents was a thrill! Have Fun, Bill
There are some things that a camera picks up that I dont even see with a loupe. Something looks a little unusual with the area around the "mintmark" that is not there. Looks like an "O" was removed. Bill
There is a web site called "Table Top Studio". The sub heading was "Coin Photography Techniques". I would make a link to that site but I never have been able to figure out that LINK thing. I'm just to old to try I guess. It is a really great helpfull way to take photos of coins.
