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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;brg5658, post: 1350799, member: 29751&quot;]Hi Merc, the pics are looking good!!!&nbsp; I just have two small suggestions that may give you slightly better luster and also a little better quality final picture.</p><p><br /></p><p>1)&nbsp; I notice that from your camera shot that you are using an ISO set to &quot;Auto&quot;.&nbsp; If you set this to the lowest setting (ISO 80 or ISO 100 usually) then you will get sharper final images.&nbsp; You will notice that the exposure times will be longer, but as long as your set up is stable (like on a copy stand or tripod) this won&#039;t matter.&nbsp; In your case, it should give you slightly sharper final images, and thus the ability to crop larger final images.</p><p><br /></p><p>2)&nbsp; I noticed that you are diffusing quite substantially all 3 of your Jansjo lamps.&nbsp; I would recommend leaving at least one &quot;raw&quot; or direct, to bring out a bit more shine and luster on the coin.&nbsp; Too much diffusion causes photos to have a look almost like a scanner.&nbsp; The diffusion is most important for (a) filling in dark areas not lit well by all direct lighting, and (b) showing the cameo contrast on proofs, PL, or DPL coins.&nbsp; The diffusion worked great on that PL Roosie (I love it!) but it makes the Buff and that toned quarter a bit too &quot;flat&quot;.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I still think the nicest photos you have taken so far are those 1955-S cents.&nbsp; They are dripping with luster, and the lighting is very nice.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Keep working on it!&nbsp; You&#039;re creating some VERY nice images! :thumb:</p><p><br /></p><p>-Brandon[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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