My 20-21st Century Type Collection (so far)

So, I was experimenting with a new camera/lighting setup in order to photograph my coin collection, and decided to share my 20-21st Century type set. This has been a 10+ year journey (saving up for the highest quality coins I could afford), with lots more to add: still need an UNC/MS Indian cent, Barber dime/quarter/half dollar, SLQ, Walking Liberty, and a CC Morgan.

Here's some of my faves (yes, I have a thing for reverse-proofs!):


Tried to capture the fields on the proofs, but getting shiny things to focus & balance out has proven tricky. Cheers.

 

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A little bright . Use darken feature just a tad bit . Other than that , Nice Coins

 

Thanks, Sal - I have been messing with the lighting, and just can't seem to get the contrast right. It's either too bright, or you can't see the reflectivity of the fields.

I guess it just takes practice.

 

what program are you using ?

 

No program - just my iPhone 12. I'm using a "selfie" light and a 4" rubber coupling tube. Saw the setup on Coin Help U (You Tube video), and thought I'd try it out.

I have Photoshop & Lightroom, but don't want to be accused of altering/doctoring images.

 

Ok . Sounds like nice set up . I like the tube thing also.

 

How’s this? Reduced exposure and brightness

Yours first and mine second

 

I might try putting a filter around the ring light - that might help mute the brightness somewhat.

 

That is MUCH better - I guess I will run them through Photoshop (for exposure & brightness) - thanks!

 

You can also go the end other end by increasing contrast.

 

Perfect! Exactly what I was going for - what program are you using?

 

Thank you for sharing your collection.

 

Gonna be honest, I’m just using my iPhone SE native photo editor! I’m an “expert” in fiddling around with photos

 

I use a program called Photoscape .