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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coppermania, post: 1338602, member: 18304&quot;][ATTACH]153792.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]153793.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]153794.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>The thing I like to keep in mind is that coins are like shinny little mirrors. The angle that the light hits the coin is the exact angle the image is bouncing off the coin. That is where the camera needs to be to capture the best image. So if the camera is directly above the coin and the light at 45 degrees then although you will be taking a picture of the coin, all the pretty toning will be cast across the room somewhere. The best shot is usually right at the edge of the light bulb image that is reflected off the slab. That is a balancing act for sure and always takes a little adjusting. Same as when looking at the coin in a loupe. </p><p><br /></p><p>I prefer images with bottom light too.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, remember that a digital image is still a &quot;negative&quot; and you are really shooting potential. These files need to be &quot;developed&quot; in a photo program. Same as the days of film so to speak. But stay honest, don&#039;t take out blemishes on the coin or juice the color or we can tell. I think taking out a few slab scratches is OK but thats it with the touch up tool. </p><p><br /></p><p>Matt[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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