Let's see if the results are better on this pic...

FC57Coins

I tried something different. I tried Fairlaneman's trick suggestion, and turned the camera pointed toward the light source. That got me a darker picture - probably operator error on my part.

Then I tried the opposite effect. I focused the picture, turned off the camera, then turned it on again, but with the lens cap on, then I took the cap off and took the picture immediately. I think it's a slight improvement - the picture with the "B" is the new and improved sample - let me know what you think.

Frank

CarlWohlforth

I wish I was looking at the coin in person!

I like that B shot pretty well. My favorite so far.

beorn

the b shot is a definate improvement

FC57Coins

Carl:

It sounds like you're taken with this coin - it's really kinda cool. The "B" picture is about as close as I've been able to get to capturing it's true colors. It's in an NGC holder, so you can tell that the background is just a tad darker than real life, but pretty close. The coin itself is mainly bronze/brown in the middle, with blue and purple on the periferies. There is a whole lot of carwheel luster under the coin, which makes the toning kinda glow. The reverse is a nice smooth solid gold toning. Pretty nice for an MS64 dollar.

Frank

stman

Looks good. I'm going through the same thing with the scanner I just got. It's all just trial and error and a lot of time!!!!

Stman

CarlWohlforth

Yes I like the coin.

I am also agonizing over getting the color correct with my camera. I really need a work bench with the lights and stuff all arranged. That way I wouldn't be starting from scratch each time. When I get a decent shot of my twenty cent proof I'll post it.

FC57Coins

Carl - that's what I did with my workbench - set it up with lights on two sides and top. My wife calls it "the stage" . Unfortunately, it seems that with each coin the light hits it differently, or it has one better angle than another, so I wind up having to play with it all the time. - Oh well. LOL - I'd love to see your 20c. piece!

Frank

Dog97

I think both picts are pretty good and I like which ever one looks like the coin. You said B does, oh well A looks more pretty but if the coin doesn't look like A it sucks then.
I have 1 that looks almost just like it but if I scan it my pict looks like dookie.