Newbie Back, With A Few Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Pictures And Questions

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JoesterVT Valued Member United States 69 Posts	Posted 01/09/2011 2:24 pm OK...so I'm trying my hand at taking pics of some of these coins. First, I need some advice on taking pics and capturing the true look of the coin. When I take the pic without flash, I don't get any detail and the coin looks worse than it does in "real life". When I take it with flash, they look BETTER than they do in real life. See the following pictures of the same coin(more to come). Anyway, see what I mean? Any other comments on my photography or the coin in general? Report this Post to the Staff

JoesterVT Valued Member United States 69 Posts	Posted 01/09/2011 2:26 pm Here's the 1909VDB....worst pictures of the bunch... Edited by JoesterVT 01/09/2011 2:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JoesterVT Valued Member United States 69 Posts	Posted 01/09/2011 2:37 pm A 20s And a 39 Report this Post to the Staff
JoesterVT Valued Member United States 69 Posts	Posted 01/09/2011 2:41 pm Lastly, a group of 67s and 68s. The 68s really are that orange and shiny, but what you can't see as well are a couple of really darkish smudges. Can anything be done about those areas? Also, the older coins are VERY dirty....some are almost greasy/grimey. Can anything be done for those? I know cleaning is generally a no-no, but these things are sorta gross even though it doesn't show well in the pictures. Any other general comments or guess as to grade on any of these and the other photos are greatly appreciated. Thanks! Edited by JoesterVT 01/09/2011 3:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ca Dreamin Valued Member United States 149 Posts	Posted 01/09/2011 3:28 pm I don't really see anything that really detracts from the coins-there a lots of old Lincolns that look like that 20-s-my advise is to leave them alone. Copper is by far the most difficult coins to keep as they are-for really nice MS examples I would go the route of the Air tite holders-they're the best for long term storage. Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 01/09/2011 3:35 pm There is a wealth of information on picture taking. Check out the Coin Photography forum here on CCF. A few basic things I have learned: Use macro mode on your camera - usually a picture of a flower. Use a tripod and a timer so you are not trying to hold the camera steady. Don't use the flash. A good light source and no flash is better. I have used GE Edison bulbs at various angles until I get good light without glare. Some people use a diffuser with good effect. Use some photo editing software to crop your pictures. I use Google Picasa. Getting good pictures is a lot of trial and error. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Edited by KenKat 01/09/2011 3:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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Newbie Back, With A Few LWC Pictures And Questions