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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 7968330, member: 19463&quot;]While it may seem odd, sometimes a longer shutter speed will show less motion blur than a short because the jar from the mirror on a poor tripod support calms down a bit over a second while is still a problem at 1/30.&nbsp; That is one reason I prefer the new mirrorless cameras for coins (and most things, actually).&nbsp; It is also why I prefer wooden stands that dampen vibrations better than metal.&nbsp; Lenses all have an aperture where they perform best.&nbsp; For micro 4/3 cameras, I would expect that to be f/6.3 to f/8.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The Julia above is much better than most images we see here but there is always room for improvement if you want to put in the effort. Still, the easiest way to get good photos is to hire beautiful models like the Julia.&nbsp; Nice denarii with a moderate tone are easier to photograph than rough bronzes that only a mother could love. I have only shot one Julia Domna since I got my mirrorless camera.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381859[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>and one Septimius (both Alexandria mint)</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1381857[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Both are cooperative subjects showing that, sometimes, less than perfect coins can be more photogenic than mint state coins with polished or rough surfaces. I need to buy a pretty coin that could make me feel better about my photography.&nbsp; Lately, what few coins I have added have been challenging at best.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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