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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 557629, member: 15309&quot;]There is always much discussion about whether or not a coin can grade MS or PF70.&nbsp; I own only two such graded coins.&nbsp; One of which is a 2004 ASE NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO.&nbsp; I decided to see how good of a photo I could take of the surfaces of the coin.&nbsp; This is the results.&nbsp; I used my Canon Powershot SD880 IS 10 megapixel camera and two gooseneck desk lamps with flourescent bulbs.&nbsp; I diffused the lighting using a rubberband and papertowel.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Silver%20Eagles/SAE2004-WNGCPF70ULTRACAMEOObverse1L.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Silver%20Eagles/SAE2004-WNGCPF70ULTRACAMEOReverse1L.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Notice that when a proof coin is blasted with light, the photograph essentially reverses the cameo effect.&nbsp; The fields become white and with contrasting darker devices.&nbsp; I know that many do not like this style of photo for a proof coin, but I personally think it looks fantastic.&nbsp; Compare the photos above with my original photos below.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Silver%20Eagles/SAE2004-WNGCPF70ULTRACAMEOObverseHo.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o59/ACPitBoss/Silver%20Eagles/SAE2004-WNGCPF70ULTRACAMEO.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The surfaces of the coin are a tad washed out, but I have a feeling that even a minor imperfection would appear on the fields in the photo.&nbsp; It seems to eliminate many of the scratches and imperfections on the slab.</p><p><br /></p><p>What do you guys think?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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