The Difference Between Imaging Slabbed Coins and Raw Coins
FlyingAl
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I rarely get to image the same coin when it is both raw and slabbed, but it does happen on occasion. Almost 95% of what I shoot is slabbed as well, so when I do get a chance to image a coin raw I take it.
I cracked out this 1943-D nickel today and reshot my images, and the difference is quite apparent. The color immediately pops more, and you get more of the color showing through. Oftentimes the slab glare will limit a photographer, but when that is removed a lot more can be done to capture color. You also get a lot more clarity with a raw coin, as is expected.
Here is the slabbed image set:
And raw:
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Frankly I see little difference - which is compliment for your slab shot ... nice photos
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Yes! Nice photos, both ways.
Excellent pics and information.
Are you using the same light source for both?
A brighter light for the slab photo might make it closer to the raw photo.
Raw provides a 'sharpness' not available in the slap due to glare. It's quite evident in the Reverse shot.
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Very similar lighting, but not exactly the same.
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I see a difference! Pretty obvious too. Makes me want to crack all my coins out!
Much bigger difference on the reverse than the obverse.
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Subtle but noticeable.
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Would be happy with either set of images. Nice pics on them all.
This is also an area where it really depends on the coin. The less indirect light it needs, the closer slabbed and raw photos will be to one-another. A lustrous Morgan? Nearly identical. A toned proof Indian? Night and day.
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Like all 4 shots, but the raw ones are extra fabulous!
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Reverse is the major difference, maybe lighting. Great job, regardless. Congrats on the Air Force Academy. Best of luck.
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