digital camera or scanner for coin pics?

marmac

the colors of this Toned Morgan seem flat in a scan
under light they JUMP out at you

KoinKollector

I like the Nikon CoolPix 995. Others seem to like the Richie (sp?) and have success with it as well

Russ

marmac,

Very few scanners will capture color or luster on a coin. While a scanner is quick and easy to use, a digital camera is much better at shooting coins.

Russ, NCNE

ANACONDA

Both have their places. Scanner for details, camera for luster.

Pattern in copper. J-1602. PCGS MS65RB.

Scanned:



adrian

marmac

The pic i included shows great detail but the dark edge from the rim inward is blue under light .

This was done with an hp scanner

relayer

Adrian-

What scanner did you use for that scan?

I'm looking for a scanner that shows hi-res detail in slabbed coins like that.