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Geoman
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Hi,
I am a new member, that has been reading posts for about a month now. I did post once or twice before, just to make sure I could. But have been sitting on the sidelines since. One of my posts was a reply to a question on grading, specifically "how would you grade this Morgan" that was posed by its4real. I guess I learned a lesson there.
I do have a couple of "newbie" questions, so please be kind. First, what do most of you use to get pictures of your coins on the internet? Specifically, do you use a scanner or a digital camera? I have a digital camera, but even on the "close-up" mode I didn't get a picture clear enough. Would a scanner work better? My problem is my scanner is in a all-in-1 printer, scanner, copier, fax. It rolls, and not a fladbed. So pretty tough to get coins through there. Second, how do you go about changing your password? My password that was emailed to me is long and I can never remember it. I have looked in the menu's up top, but couldn't find anything. Are you stuck with the one emailed to you?
Finally question, if you buy a slab that is PCGS, can you start a registry set online? Or do you have to be the one personally to submit it to PCGS? For example, if I wanted to start a collecting of PCGS certified Walking Liberty halves in MS condition, and I buy them from coin shows and online, can I use the serial number to start a resitry set?
Thanks!
-Geoman
I am a new member, that has been reading posts for about a month now. I did post once or twice before, just to make sure I could. But have been sitting on the sidelines since. One of my posts was a reply to a question on grading, specifically "how would you grade this Morgan" that was posed by its4real. I guess I learned a lesson there.
I do have a couple of "newbie" questions, so please be kind. First, what do most of you use to get pictures of your coins on the internet? Specifically, do you use a scanner or a digital camera? I have a digital camera, but even on the "close-up" mode I didn't get a picture clear enough. Would a scanner work better? My problem is my scanner is in a all-in-1 printer, scanner, copier, fax. It rolls, and not a fladbed. So pretty tough to get coins through there. Second, how do you go about changing your password? My password that was emailed to me is long and I can never remember it. I have looked in the menu's up top, but couldn't find anything. Are you stuck with the one emailed to you?
Finally question, if you buy a slab that is PCGS, can you start a registry set online? Or do you have to be the one personally to submit it to PCGS? For example, if I wanted to start a collecting of PCGS certified Walking Liberty halves in MS condition, and I buy them from coin shows and online, can I use the serial number to start a resitry set?
Thanks!
-Geoman
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As to your questions, most use both scanners and digital cameras. Just depends on the coin. Do a search plugging in the word "scanner" or "camera". There are a bunch of excellent threads on the topic.
To change your password, click the "profile" link in the upper right.
Yes, you can buy an already slabbed coin and start your set. Not necessary to be the submitter.
Russ, NCNE
First let me say welcome.Second,your last question is yes you can start it online even if you bought it from someone elese.The other question I don't know.
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I have a flatbed scanner. It was cheap and seemed good enough. That is until the digital camera owners around here figured out how to make great images. I guess you need a camera with a macro lens or the ability to zoom in really close to the coins. Do a search to get threads with lots of good suggestions.
I figured that would be your fisrt question.
-Geoman
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Most of your questions have been answered (and you've answered Russ' question quite well
I use a digital camera for all my proof pictures (improving each time, but still working on it). I use a flatbed scanner for my MS types, in slabs, raw, or in sets. I like to use the camera for taking "group shots", too (like a mint set box, mint set, COA, and packaging).
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I had a chance to take a mini-seminar on coin photography this past summer taught by Tom Mulvaney, one of the most, if not the most respected coin photographer in the business. He uses a Nikon CoolPix 950 and has a 990 as a backup. You absolutely should have a camera with a macro function. His lighting source is a gooseneck lamp (WalMart $9.99) with a 75 watt bulb. The light is set up to hit the coin at a 10 to 15 degree angle, and the light is refracted into the camera lense, also at a corresponding angle on the other side of the coin. Where the real magic comes in is in the imaging software he uses, which is the MS PhotoDraw 2000, which has now been discontinued. I just bought a copy on eBay a few weeks ago. Feel free to check out some of my images on eBay and if I can be of any help, feel free to PM me.
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Tom, (mrdq) good advice regarding answering questions. I have noticed a wide variety of answers, and emotions, given by members. But like you say, it is a public forum and anyone can post their opinion. I always take everything with a grain of salt anyways. So hopefully I'll manage to stay afloat as I learn more about this adicition....opps, I meant hobby.
Everyone, thanks for the warm welcome!
-Geoman
<< <i>...as I learn more about this adicition....opps, I meant hobby. >>
Ah yes... a sense of humor.
Welcome!
About digital images: there have been lots of good threads. Check this one:
MrDQ's answer to the same question.
Hope it helps!
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