Do you have any example images of the problems, or do you delete them?
Interesting. How does your hybrid axial system differ from the standard?
That's an interesting point. Does "works for me" mean they're accurate or that they look good to you regardless, so there's nothing to fix? I...
Are you shooting JPGs? Is your monitor calibrated? Either may be causing the colour shift and increased brightness. Colour Management and RAW...
6500? That's a soft light source, and I assume you adjust the colour temperature to daylight (5500) in editing?
Good point, and something I will address in the presentation. For many proof coins or those with monster toning, axial lighting is the best method...
Solving both of those issues requires a little more investment in the capture process. For the first issue, you can tether your camera; for the...
Is the coin still in the capsule? The shot will improve if you take the cover off it. The coin will determine the light effect, not the plastic...
Without a doubt, phone cameras have made coin photography faster and easier for collectors and dealers alike. There's no learning curve, or very...
That is a challenge even for seasoned coin photographers. It requires careful control of the type and placement of the light, and often multiple...
Are you happy with the results of the iPhone, or are they just acceptable? What kind of issues were you having with the camera? ( I assume it was...
Excellent points. There are several ways to tackle the white balance problem. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. There's a lot to unpack there. You make an interesting connection between getting better images with a cell phone and their...
I’m preparing an ANA Money Talks presentation on professional coin photography for the National Money Show in Savannah this February. I hope to...
Good question. The coin isn't bent so that's one for the error coin specialists here. Anyone?
I don't know enough about error coins to have an opinion, but you're the second person to tell me that about John in as many days. If that's the...
Thank you. That is gracious of you to say.
If you’ve read the recent Canadian Coin News, you may recognize this page. My images appeared in the Errors & Varieties column, illustrating a...
That's a great story!
In many areas of photography, motion can force a compromise in sharpness—think of fast-moving subjects or quick “grab shots.” But coins don’t...
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