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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;10gary22, post: 898183, member: 23626&quot;]I finally solved the inexpensive camera problem by creating an sort of manual focus rig. I cut a hole in the bottom of a large plastic container, like the size that peanuts come in. Then removed the labels and cleaned it. I cut several small pieces of cardboard to fit under the mouth of the container. OK, Now I put the container upside down over the coin and set the camera on top with the lens portruding through the hole I cut. Now the camera is at a fixed distance for every shot and will not move. I take several shots, adding a piece of cardboard under the coin until I get a perfect shot. The clear plastic jar allows light from all sides without shadows. You can set it outside and get a good natural light. AND the price was right ! It is steadier than a tripod. Here&#039;s an old worn out IH Cent I shot using it.</p><p><img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/2ywd66o.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I got some rechargeable batteries for the camera so I could keep taking pics until I get the disgtances down. Once established, it&#039;s pretty simple.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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