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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 628318, member: 19165&quot;]The ceiling light isn&#039;t really going to make all that much of a difference, really. Do you have a macro mode on your camera? Make sure you are using that. Also, if your camera has manual controls, try adjusting the f-stop and iso, as well as anything else you can adjust, until you get the picture exactly right. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you are using the flash, that is why your coin looks overlit. You should not ever use the flash when taking a coin picture - you have no control over it, it is very bright, and it is very direct. Go to Target and get a cheap desk lamp, one of the ones with the bendy neck so you can adjust it whichever way you want - you can get one for less than ten bucks. I use the curly halogen light bulbs and find they give just about the best light. Position the lights as necessary, keeping in mind you will have to move them many many times until you find just the right lighting. </p><p><br /></p><p>My pictures are nothing like some of the guys can get, but I think they are pretty good if I do say so myself. </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/usercontent/images/coins_images/col-socphotos/295118-012R.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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