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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 104142, member: 2972&quot;]Tcore,</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for the kind words.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I use a Nikon D100 and a Nikon 70-200VR lens with a Canon 500D closeup lens -- please be advised this is an expensive setup ($4k), but there are cheaper alternatives that will take virtually as good of photos (Nikon D50 w/Tamron 90mm Macro, at around $1.5k, for instance).&nbsp; For lights, I use GE Reveal bulbs.&nbsp; Here are a few more tips:</p><p><br /></p><p>#1 -- Shoot RAW (.NEF), use Nikon Capture then Photoshop in post processing.</p><p>#2 -- Use a good tripod (or copy stand) and a remote shutter release.</p><p>#3 -- Use a long lens (I use 70-200, generally at 200mm or so) and make the coin picture as large as possible.</p><p>#4 -- Use custom white balance -- this removes any color cast from the photo and makes the colors extremely accurate.</p><p>#5 -- Lighting placement and proper exposure are key.&nbsp; </p><p>#6 -- Lots of practice.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have fun...Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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