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Message:: [QUOTE="MatrixMP-9, post: 3681317, member: 93422"]Aunt Zilla. I like you...because you have a puzzle table! I thought me and my wife were the only nerds left that always have one going. I am no pro at all with this. However, taking good pictures is actually half the fun and absolutely required in order for the experts around here to help you. some people disrespect their time and post junk blurry potato pics. Im guilty like everyone but have gotten better. I use 4 things. I use an old fashioned magnifying glass I bought at the dollar store that works great for initially looking. I use my Iphone and with a little practice, you can get really good full coin pictures. I also use a small loupe or whatever they call it that attaches to my phone...cost $5 on ebay. I also have a digital camera that hooks to my laptop and has a little stand....another $15 or so. I try to have a bright flashlight too to help with lighting when needed. Im sure its overkill but to me, thats half the fun. I like using different sources because sometimes one camera will pick up "ghosts" or reflections that look sure as heck like legit doubling when in reality its not. To me, this helps me cut down on alot of garbage coin posts so Im not wasting these guys time too much. I feel even if Im way off in what I see, I can respect them by at least posting decent easy to see and honest pictures.[/QUOTE]