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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;tmoneyeagles, post: 1199273, member: 17557&quot;]Lighting is essential to taking photos of anything not just coins. Proper lighting along with the right white balance setting on your camera will allow for the most accurate representation of the true color of the coin. I typically use a combination of three lamps with bendy necks so I can adjust the lighting according to how my camera takes the pictures. Some light bulbs work better than others, so you might have to experiment with quite a few different types before you find the right one for your camera. </p><p>The rest of the set up can be characterized by a copy stand, or tri-pod. I personally have never used either, and while others use them and have had success with them to great degree, I&#039;ve done very well without the purchase of either.</p><p><br /></p><p>I used to use an Exlim-Casio point and shoot camera, and while I had my problems with the camera, it did take nice photos for a point and shoot. After I had gone as far as I could go with that camera, I had to upgrade. I now use a Nikon D3100 camera, it takes great photos, but it definitely took some getting used to.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for editing, I use a program called, Photoscape. Many other users here use a program called GIMP, while others use Photoshop.</p><p>Speaking for myself, GIMP, while it is free, is extremely difficult to use. Photoshop can get expensive. What I like about Photoscape is that it is also free like GIMP, but I find it more user friendly.</p><p><br /></p><p>A combination of both a good set up and a good camera, along with proper photo editing techniques will provide you with the great pictures you&#039;ve been longing for.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are two threads on the subject. One goes over the use of diffused lighting to bring out the true color of a coin. The other thread goes over how to edit your photo in photoshop.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.cointalk.com/t56246/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/t56246/">http://www.cointalk.com/t56246/</a></p><p><a href="http://www.cointalk.com/t41839/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/t41839/">http://www.cointalk.com/t41839/</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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