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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JCro57, post: 2964776, member: 92083&quot;]Hello, Coin Talkers!</p><p><br /></p><p>I see many people asking how to take great photos showing details. It is frustrating, especially for high relief coins like Buffalo nickels. It&#039;s also cheaper than buying expensive equipment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here are some of my photos: 1932 s quarter, 37-D 3 legs, 09-s vdb, henning nickels.</p><p><br /></p><p>Notice how clear every spot of these coins are visible, especially the Buffalo. </p><p><br /></p><p>This might sound dumb, bizarre, and/or unorthodox, but what I do is take them outside on bright overcast days. I use the early morning where the sun is not directly above, and thus when my camera hovers over, it doesn&#039;t leave a shadow which darkens it. I then angle the coin just slightly until I get the shot I want. I hold my camera above the coin and zoom in (because oftentimes getting up close means the sharpness wavers in and out).</p><p><br /></p><p>Thus technique works on every American coin from Peace dollars to Buffalos to Franklin halves and everyrhing else. It&#039;s also great for trying to photograph jewelry. </p><p><br /></p><p>Try it and you will see it works, but it should be a bright overcast day. And I would advise you to not attempt in the rain or snow.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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