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coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/05/2019 1:08 pm I had a question about this on an email and decided to make it into an information post. This will save me time when the same questions can be covered. (Feel free to copy for your educational information files) Report this Post to the Staff

westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 08/05/2019 1:33 pm I would also add... Don't hold the camera in hand, use a box or other support to steady it when taking the photo, this helps to reduce the fuzziness and shaking of your camera, which usually happens when you click the button. Also more light is better, just try to avoid hot spots and glare areas on the coin. Try to shoot the coin (if possible) out of any type of holder, flip or other plastic cover in the way. Not possible with a slabbed coin or mint/proof sets, GSA Dollars, , but easy enough for most other coins. If the coin is in a case or holder you can't remove it from, be sure to clean or polish the area in front of the coin as well as possible. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/05/2019 2:14 pm I always hold my camera when taking my images through a scope. The secret is to hold the lens against the ocular. Then check to make sure the lighting is correct, angle is correct and looks clear. Then take the image. Report this Post to the Staff
WayneB47 New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 08/06/2019 12:39 pm Obviously, there are photography pro's and semi-pro's out here, as well as the novices like myself. Of course, we novices are grateful for tips to help us improve our results. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/07/2019 2:09 pm The best way to improve your images if to keep experimenting until you find a better way to do it. If you need help with your setup, take images and post them here to see what we might suggest trying to improve your images. Some have the right equipment, just technique needs improving. Light direction/diffusing/angling a bit, but not too much. Report this Post to the Staff
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