What Is The Best Way To Photograph Your Coins To Put On Ebay

1. Make sure the coin and the camera are square to each other; it'll be a lot easier for the coin to focus sharply if it's not at an angle to the lens.

2. Don't skimp on lighting, but don't mix light types. You want the best color you can, so light the coin with something which your camera can correct for color. If you combine fluorescent and incandescent lighting, the camera won't be able to correct the color unless you have the ability to do custom white balance settings, and it probably won't get it right even then. Pure daylight is great for lighting coins, but merciless on scratches/marks on the coin.

3. Figure out what your camera's lower limit for focusing distance is, and get the camera that close. However, if it's under about 10", you might not be able to light the coin enough to get a good shot.

4. Practice. Practice. Practice. Post images here, along with information about your camera, and maybe we can play with settings or setup a little bit to improve your results. Better pictures sell coins at higher prices, even the ones with more wear.