Suggestion On Photographing Coins In Airtight Holders

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einstem Valued Member United States 314 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 07:31 am All, I have a lot of my collection in Airtight holders, but want to now start to photograph them using a USB Microscope. Any suggestions/hints/lessons learned by anyone on the best way to photograph them without taking them out of the Airtight holders? What is the best way to set-up the USB and the lighting to get good clarity and no reflections. Thanks. Michael Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 07:56 am The best way IS to carefully take them out before photographing them. It only takes a few minutes and the pics will look better and easier to take the pictures. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
WheatBack Pillar of the Community United States 2850 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 09:22 am I agree. Taking them out is the best and easiest way for clear photos. Report this Post to the Staff
einstem Valued Member United States 314 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 09:43 am Ok.. thanks for the advice. I love the protection of airtights, but getting them open is a pain.. And I have a bunch in a CAPS album, so getting them out of there is also a whole additional step. Wish I had photographed them all before hand, but live and learn... Michael Report this Post to the Staff
rmpsrpms Pillar of the Community United States 4038 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 2:03 pm Long as the airtights are not too scratched up, you can use my Smile Directors to optimize lighting without glare. Contact me for photographic equipment or visit my home page at: http://macrocoins.com Report this Post to the Staff
einstem Valued Member United States 314 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 5:16 pm Thanks, but... what are "Smile Directors" ? Report this Post to the Staff
rmpsrpms Pillar of the Community United States 4038 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 5:43 pm Google is often useful when questions arise. Try Googling: "numismatic smile directors" Contact me for photographic equipment or visit my home page at: http://macrocoins.com Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/27/2018 5:54 pm http://www.coinforums.com/numismati...y-setup.html Report this Post to the Staff
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