I bought a veriflux 6000k full spectrum CFL. I've had this coin. But the new light really brings it out! I got a new franky half in the mail.
Not much light helping the bottom of the coins, its fairly dark. Mine below, Cloudy day, indoors by a window using a Iphone 4s
Are you really shooting with the coin propped up against a soda can? Your images will be in much better focus if you purchase a small tripod or a cheap copy stand, and lay the coin flat when you image it.
Keep the advice coming guys. I've never photographed my coins and am looking forward to starting soon!
No need to waste the money on big, fancy lights. Simple, diffused LED lights is how I shoot mine. Two or three lights depending on the coin. Haven't spring for a tripod yet, but I do have one in mind ($120 or so, IIRC) for when I have some extra funds.
Great pics Merc. Doesn't look like you need a tripod to me. Take the $120 and invest in a nice coin or two. Bruce
The advice to use a tripod or copy stand is solid advice. You'll never regret spending that money if you want consistent results imaging coins. One note, looks like you are usins PhotoScape software to format your imates, you can specify the background color of the reflected image. After you select Filter, then Reflection, you can pick the color to match the croped background color.
You too would have a lot better luck with a tripod / copy stand. Macro lens' work great when properly mounted, stable, and perfectly perpendicular to the coin surface.
Yep, I know... just don't have the spare cash to justify spending the money at the moment. It's definitely in my plans though.
