I think you are saying these substances allows the camera to see through the slab better, filling in scratches and very fine texture of the slab...
Yes, tethering is extremely helpful when shooting static things in a studio-like environment. Coins are a perfect example. The camera doesn't...
1,000%, yes. But you didn't tell the OP how to do this. Many years ago another CT member told me to use a flat mirror. Works absolute wonders...
He listed a macro lens. Micro is what Nikon calls macro, just to keep it interesting. :bag: Definitely increasing the f-stop would help however...
Cute house, reminds me of fond memories. My wife lived in a house just like that when I met her when I was 15. First kiss, etc. We live only...
Yup, I've seen that before myself. Sent in scratched up old slabs for reholder, get back scratched up new slabs. :mad: Also, I have submitted...
Rim Mashed up, like really mashed up. Now, some TPG dont even blink an eye at that sort of rim damage, but for me, this is a details coin.
MS66
yes.
A beauty!
55, but I can see TPG going 58 easy.
Okay, well, this coin FAILED. No other pics to post since JA thought this was either overgraded trash, or a "C" coin at MS65. Most everyone...
Any others want to post their answer before I do the Big Reveal?
Okay, here is another coin I submitted. Two sets of pictures to help you better understand this coin. Sorry for the scratched slab. [ATTACH]...
Yes, star.
Okay, here are the results, most of you are correct. Clearly the Obverse if PL, but the reverse fails, hence the "close but no cigar" STAR....
Any scratches / marks you are seeing are almost definitely on-coin. This slab was very clean.
Not attractive. I would trade it out for another example. Although, with TrueViews it would probably look amazing. :hilarious:
Anyone else 1881 MS62 before I post the answer?
Looking great. One small suggestion: Clean the slabs before taking photos. I use eyeglass cleaner, very gentle stuff, along with a fresh...
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