I came across this 1964 D Jefferson while going through my inherited coin collection and think it may be one of the nicest ones I've ever seen! I'd love to know what you all think!!
throw away the microscope until you can do really nice COMPLETE images as shown above. steps when taking coin pictures #1 - take FULL images front and back with proper orientation #2 - refer to #1, then if complete, then take up close images of specific areas you want to question/highlight.
I need a better device for taking photos! My current one will not focus at all when trying to take photos any further than about 5 inches away. I typically use it to look at coins via computer screen and give my eyes a break from my regular loupe. I thought I'd try to get full photos uploaded while I search for a new scope/camera - I took these with my phone. If these don't work, I'll post new ones in the next few days when I get a new camera.
Your 'white balance' was a tad off. I took the liberty of somewhat correcting it. Your shots are a bit out of focus, so it is quite impossible to make an accurate assessment of your coin. A simple 'point and shoot' camera from Canon or Nikon, and with macro capabilities, will help you immensely. you should be able to get one on the 'cheap. They are not expensive cameras, and quite capable of taking excellent pictures. Check out E-Bay. That's where I got my Canon SD-1200, and it served me greatly back before I got my DSLR.
Photos will improve with time and practice. But I also recommend that you use the Search tool here to read up on suggestions made by members who have toiled over their shots for a long while now. General comment (not directed at the OP): many times, folks will complain about their equipment when most of the time, it's really just a case at being a neophyte with macrophotography. However, I do see a number of photos that folks post off of their digital scopes. To me, these tend to be the worst at getting useable photos. It also seems to be a common error to run out and buy one of these devices when a bit of experimentation with the camera on one's phone is probably all that is needed. Even the cheapest of phones these days have superior cameras than they will get with digital scopes/microscopes with cameras built in. Best to do some research before spending money on something you'll box back up and stick in the closet.
It is nicer than the average 64 D nickel. Not high enough grade to be worth any premium over face value, but nice enough to put in a holder if you want to keep it.
Thanks everyone! I'll look into the suggestions regarding the camera as well - the advice is greatly appreciated!!
