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Hard to see the quality of the fields on the picture. MS63 on wear. Other than the cheek, I don't see too much else.
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Thanks for suggestions jg86. I'll try them. Problems I have are in natural light from straight above it looks like a scan, and under a lamp somehow it goes all golden. The dark areas in the two non-yellow pictures are actually reflections off the camera lens. I'll try different and multiple lights as you suggest, and Picasa. There are some nicks in front of the nose and by the A and the R in Rex, and above the 4 on reverse. Also the one on the neck which is more obvious. I know, hard to see. MS63 might be generous... I appreciate all your replies.
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Did anyone notice the die rotation? It's only about 30 degrees, so I don't know if that qualifies. Is there a "diving canoe" variety? :)
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When taking my pictures I like to have the camera directly above the coin and use the flash. Then I take a piece of paper and put it over the flash to filter it. You can check out my pics to see if you like the results....key is to have the flash at 90 degrees or the coin will be dark.
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Hi Michael,
With all due respect - and while everyone may have their own different "techniques" with regards to taking coin pics - there's no doubt that blasting the light on coin from flash, whether filtered or not, can make the fields look mirrored even when they are not - marks / defects can be hidden behind reflection.
It's probably not the best way to accurately portray surface of coin - try turning off flash and using a light source.
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Come join the coin photography forum here if you really want to get sucked in...
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I disagree that the flash makes the coin looks better. Although it may light up part of a coin and give it a "sheen", it's easily distinguishable from the real thing. The flash actually causes an effect of light bouncing of every imperfection on the coin and there for amplifying those features not visible to the naked eye. As an example, scratches and hairlines will be far more visible with a flash then without. Natural light, or dull surrounding/indirect light will make those features less visible. Too much white light tends make the coins look more washed out.
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11/05/2013 5:56 pm
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Just my opinion, it works well for me. I'm sure everyone has their own techniques that work for them. I've tried with natural and artificial light and it doesn't show the nicks and dings as thecoinhunter describes. As long as I have the flash filtered, it shows little glare. Here's an example of filtered flash directly over the coin...I should have pointed out that I don't use filtered flash on circulated coins, only mint coins.  and this is my attempt at natural light.....  Both coins are mint BU coins fresh from the roll. which one would sell better? |
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My apologies to you kbbpll, I don't want to hijack your post.....I like pic 1 and 3....pic 4 shows the imperfections on the reverse nicely. I would grade it MS-63 from the pics here.
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No apology necessary, I appreciate the perspectives on photos. Where is the photography forum? I don't see any links on this site.
Honestly, I like #2 the best as far as depicting the real coin. As opposed to a certain auction site, I tried to pick photos that showed the imperfections. MS63 possibility makes me stoked, but in the end the history of this coin means more to me than dollar value. Sometimes I worry about wearing it by looking at it, but getting it slabbed just seems so sterile.
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This topic has been dormant for over 9 years. If you are not posting about this exact coin, please click here to start your own topic. Yes I am! I believe this was my very first post on CCF. Going on 10 years later, I finally had my better Canadian coins graded by ANACS. I used their conservation service and they look fantastic. I still can't take a decent picture. I did this mostly for my kids, hopefully alleviate any issues from being in the same 2x2s for 50 years, better protection, and to honor my grandfather. ANACS was a little stingy on the grade I think. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.   |
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Proof yet again that ANACS grades quite conservatively!
Love to own a collection of 62s that look like that!
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