Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Where does GSC get their coins from?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="mlov43, post: 2711182, member: 16729"]I believe that changes in imaging technology, and the common use of such imaging products, could alleviate much of the current distrust of images in regards to collectibles being sold online, especially coins. I know video is not a favorite of many here ("video just isn't like the in-hand experience!"), but wouldn't video be harder (albeit not impossible) to manipulate? </p><p><br /></p><p>A product needs to be developed that consists of a tilt-stage, lighting, and a video imaging device (a.k.a. 'camera,' not your dumb "smartphone camera"!) that has fixed focal lengths and settings for the lighting -all together in one unit, or "box"- so that the same imaging setup is applied to each image and each coin, with the same results each time. I'm envisioning a video version of True View images, one that would become the numismatic industry standard for coin imaging.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="mlov43, post: 2711182, member: 16729"]I believe that changes in imaging technology, and the common use of such imaging products, could alleviate much of the current distrust of images in regards to collectibles being sold online, especially coins. I know video is not a favorite of many here ("video just isn't like the in-hand experience!"), but wouldn't video be harder (albeit not impossible) to manipulate? A product needs to be developed that consists of a tilt-stage, lighting, and a video imaging device (a.k.a. 'camera,' not your dumb "smartphone camera"!) that has fixed focal lengths and settings for the lighting -all together in one unit, or "box"- so that the same imaging setup is applied to each image and each coin, with the same results each time. I'm envisioning a video version of True View images, one that would become the numismatic industry standard for coin imaging.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Where does GSC get their coins from?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...