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...
Not my coin, it's another member here. But I did image it. MS62 [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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