I used to have the same thoughts that f16 would achieve sharper focus than f8-f11 and certainly sharper than f5.6. After doing a test with a coin...
I see nothing with the results you are getting. The 105mm is doing a great job. As far as the ControlMyNikon software goes I don't have an answer...
Thanks for the great compliment!!
ControlMyNikon is the software I was referring to. After using it you will never use the viewfinder again for coin photos.
The rectangle that is on the image will zoom in 200% for even more manual fine tuning.
This is what Live View looks like with Canon software. Much larger than what you see in the viewfinder or the camera's Nikon LED screen. I think...
Are you talking live view from the camera's LED screen or the computer monitor?
I've never tried lightroom, but it sounds interesting. I adjust exposure with the camera control on the computer. It gives an instant preview in...
I use a Canon, so some of your settings you mentioned like -5, -10, etc. I'm not familiar with. I assume you are using an auto focus feature. I...
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Yep, that's a die crack.
Pretty nice grade as well. I like it.
Pickin's have been pretty slim here also.
My guess is 66BN.:woot:
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It is over struck on a regular Morgan dollar. I don't think they are available any longer. http://www.dc-coin.com/fantasyover-struckusacoins.aspx
If it were Rick's coin, he might be singing a different tune.:joyful:
The 1911 has several diagnostics. It would be more telling than the rims, if the seller would furnish a clear photo. It doesn't look like one to me.
I you go back and look at what I said in post #17, you will see that I said what you did. I just broke it down into position A and B. I didn't...
You may have been thinking proof.
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