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I've had a hard time getting a photo of this 1914 D Lincoln Cent that looks like the coin. The lighting was a little tricky, and hopefully I will learn some of the ins and out of coin photography when I go to the ANA seminar in Colorado in June. The legend on this coin is clearly visible, as is the date, but the 4 in the date is weak. It's a nice brown, which photo # 3 doesn't really show. Can I please get feedback on which photo is best? #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Edited by TonysPics
05/28/2009 4:11 pm
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if I had to pick one it would be #4 to me
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 #4 seems best. It shows as much contrast as possible on the coin, displays true color and the date is identifiable. I would include a blow-up of any important items, i.e., date, dings/flaws, double strikes, evidence of die breaks, etc. Love the PICS!! |
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Until I "Biggie-Sized" my screen to 200% I couldn't really tell that the last digit was a 4...but yeah...photo number 4 is best.
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#2 or #4. Getting photos just right is really tricky for non pros like myself. I use a cheap Nikon Cool Pix camera. I put on Flower setting. I place the coin on a clean white sock on a nicely sunlit window sill and vary the angle and distance from the coin. Out of 3 shots, 1 is usually pretty good.  Edited by JayDon62
05/28/2009 7:55 pm
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JayDon62 and any others interested in digital photography of coins: Did you know that the Forum has a section in here dedicated to coin photography? There is a long but SUPER thread on this subject by SuperDave at this link: https://goccf.com/t/29441 |
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I like that last picture. I also need some work on my coin photography!
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Posted 05/28/2009 5:02 pm
