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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 866360, member: 2972&quot;]Megapixels are about the least important thing when it comes to taking photos of coins (IMO).</p><p><br /></p><p>Important factors, IMO, are:</p><p><br /></p><p>1) Working distance -- how far can you get away from the coin and still get an acceptable shot.&nbsp; More working distance = more light position flexibility = better coin photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>2) Ability to do a custom white balance.&nbsp; While you can do it in post-processing, getting the capture done correctly in-camera will yield better results.</p><p><br /></p><p>3) Manual focus.&nbsp; Auto focus is generally useless with coin photos.&nbsp; The ability to focus manually is a must.</p><p><br /></p><p>4) Good sensor dynamic rage.&nbsp; For photos that really pop, you need a sensor with good dynamic range.&nbsp; It is not a coincidence that the more expensive cameras have better sensors in this regard.</p><p><br /></p><p>5) A solid camera support.&nbsp; Most people use a copy stand.&nbsp; Personally, I use a tripod (already had one when I got into coin photography).</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the question posed by the OP, I use simple incandescent Reveal bulbs in $1.99 clamp on reflectors like you can buy in Home Depot.&nbsp; I use either one or two bulbs, depending on the coin and effect I&#039;m looking for:</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.pbase.com/miker/image/93223987/original.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Take with a Nikon D300, a Micro-Nikkor 200mm, and two lamps.</p><p><br /></p><p>Have fun....Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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