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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;qualityrarecoin, post: 1537584, member: 40363&quot;]On the Nikon D7000, I am using Two highly powered Incandescent lights and one overhead. As for the settings, ISO is usually at 800-400, Fstop is anywhere from 8-13, Exposure Compensation is at +1, Image Quality Set to&nbsp; High, and White Balance completely configured based off a white card. I still seem to be having issues with brightness and luster. If I introduced a third light into the shot, I would have sacrificed the coin&#039;s contrast and a lot of details on the surface would be lost.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the Rebel XSI, ISO was at 400, Fstop 8, three lights, Ex.Comp was at +1.5(Real bright!), and Image Quality and White Balance all set accordingly. I notice the Nikon D7000 takes smoother, more detailed shots that have this element of crispness to them. I love the D7000 thus far, and have watched a ton of videos on the Camera. Also read Mark Goodman&#039;s book front to back and know exactly what range of settings I should be using. I still however need to improve on luster without sacrificing detail, lighting, and I haven&#039;t even yet tried to do proof coins. I did some copper and I think those came out real nice, just lacking luster <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe I can take this to the board, what might I be doing wrong when it comes to me not capturing enough luster or natural brightness?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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