Post your Lincolns!

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by New Gen. Nick, Oct 4, 2011.

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Do you like the new pennies?

  1. OH YEAH BABY.

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  2. ew no.

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  1. Rick B

    Rick B Well-Known Member

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  3. Rick B

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    Peter, I returned it after one day. I just wasn't satisfied with how difficult it is to get a good photo, and to get one of a whole larger coin, like a half dollar or larger.
    I wrote to Plugable about this and here is what they said below in quotes.
    So it's not even made for this purpose.

    Plugable:
    "We can get around this limitation by moving the microscope away from the object. Keep in mind that this device was designed for microscopic viewing (viewing tiny details not visible to the naked eye), and what you're trying to do is use it as a macroscopic device (take a picture of a large subject). A cell phone camera or a webcam is far better suited to this task.

    The microscope stand was designed with modularity in mind, all threads are 1/4"-20, which is the same as all camera mounts. This means that the microscope can be attached to nearly any tripod or camera mount out there, or modified to fit a custom mount. You can also try something like placing the suction cup on a piece of glass, such as a window, and placing your subject below that.

    I encourage you to experiment and find out what works best for you!

    Cheers,

    Sam Morgan
    Plugable Technologies
     
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  4. Peter Economakis

    Peter Economakis Well-Known Member

    Wow Rick, that's a bummer. Thanks for letting me know though.
    You had to be so psyched when it came.
    I'm assuming your money will be refunded? The ad really shouldn't of put a pic of it showing a coin, and quite crisp on top of that.
    So they wan't you to try all kinds of ways and ad gizmo's like a suction cup lol
    Did you at least try and take a pic of any type of bug?:eek:

    I get a kick of them saying to use a cell phone:wideyed:
    Again thanks for saving me the hassle of ordering a similar one.
     
  5. Rick B

    Rick B Well-Known Member

    How about this one?
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Perfo...-Lighthouse-/113053705160?hash=item1a5286a3c8
    At least it specifically says its for coins and has a tripod for adjusting the distances.
    But my concern is that you need to be more knowledgeable than I am about photography to be able to deal with glare, lighting, etc to get a great photo.
     
  6. Peter Economakis

    Peter Economakis Well-Known Member

    It looks the same, but for $160 I think that's were the similarity ends..:)
    I'm on a laser forum and there alot of self described electronic nerds. Let me ask there about what they think.
    There is this kid "Styropryo" who does alot of crazy builds on Utube. He's into coins also. This kid is a gifted genius. I mean 1600 SAT's scores and a probably easily 180 or more IQ. Full ride to school type of kid and a triple Masters at 20 already.
    Not a snob bone in him, he will know. I certain this listing would do great but maby something cheaper out there.
    I doubt it a cheaper one will do but you never know.
     
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  7. Rick B

    Rick B Well-Known Member

    Turns out that one doesn't even include the stand! That is $68 extra.
    So far, I'm sticking to my phone camera!
     
  8. Peter Economakis

    Peter Economakis Well-Known Member

    No way! I didn't even notice also.
    If your ever going to sell coins, then I can see the investment in it, but your phone camera is just fine..
     
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  12. robec

    robec Junior Member

    Just received yesterday. New to the set.

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  13. TonkawaBill

    TonkawaBill Well-Known Member

    LOVELY KOIN
     
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  14. DustyCross

    DustyCross New Member

    Really just trying out this app. I just agreed to help a friend sale his inherited coin collection. (Small coin collection) Part of which is a penny collection ranging from 1819 to 2002. Big pennies from the early 1800's, a flying eagle penny, indian head pennies, wheat pennies, and Lincoln pennies
     
  15. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Welcome to CT Dusty.
    You might want to get nice images and start a new thread for each coin. That will get you good information.
     
  16. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Pretty coin Bob. Darn near looks like a matte proof. Love the beard.
     
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  17. robec

    robec Junior Member

    Thanks Larry. I wish it were.:woot:
     
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  21. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    Hi Doug and welcome to CT.
    Are you trying to post images?
     
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