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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 610844, member: 15309&quot;]Missie,</p><p><br /></p><p>All good questions.&nbsp; Most of your questions can be answered by reading my thread about the use of photoshop.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t41839/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t41839/">http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t41839/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Since I wrote that thread, I changed from using an 8 megapixel camera to a 10 megapixel camera.&nbsp; I have also switched from OTT lights to two fluorescent bulbs in goose neck desk lamps.&nbsp; With the fluorescent bulbs, I have found that the camera pre-set white balance works the best, although it does tend to result in a light golden hue even on mostly white coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Please remember that diffused lighting eliminates the luster on a mint state coin and I only recommend using it for circulated coins, deeply toned coins with muted luster, or obtaining a photo that concentrates on color on those hard to capture toners.&nbsp; I always use diffused lighting when taking photos of toned proof coins.&nbsp; There really is no other way to get the color to show.&nbsp; Some collectors don&#039;t like the way diffused lighting makes proofs appear because it destroys the contrast, but I think it shows the surfaces and details better.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels/JeffersonNickel1942-PSilverNGCPF-11.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Jefferson%20Nickels/JeffersonNickel1942-PSilverNGCPF-12.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I think that it is important to remember that every coin is different and will require different lighting, angles, and distance in order to achieve the best results.&nbsp; I would highly recommend Mark Goodman&#039;s book &quot;NUMISMATIC PHOTOGRAPHY&quot;&nbsp; to anyone who is serious about taking quality coin photographs.&nbsp; My images have improved about 200% since purchasing that book.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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