Coin Imaging lower cost alternative
mrdq
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$1,000 camera? NOPE.. $300? NOPE.. $500 NOPE.. $200 NOPE..$100 NOPE..
how about FORTY BUCKS
These scans were done with my HP 3570 scanner in minutes. no software manipulation of the colors no copy stand to hold light bulbs no light diffusers no lens filters no macro lenses no SLR f-stop confusion no digital megapixel confusion no smartcard to worry about
Trying to do super duper mirrored ultra deep cameo pq * coins? might not work, then again it might. I don't own those coins. But for slabbed and raw coins I can't see spending more than $40 when these pictures turn out like this in a minute or less with no fiddling around.
$40 scanner used to do all my pictures on this post (no it's not my auction)
remember this coin is SMALLER THAN A DIME
If you want to see many more pictures i've done in mere minutes check these out
Scans of other coins i've done with the scanner some are MORE THAN A MEG sorry dial uppers
another HALF Dime
Remember all these coins are slabbed so scratches are on the slabs
how about FORTY BUCKS
These scans were done with my HP 3570 scanner in minutes. no software manipulation of the colors no copy stand to hold light bulbs no light diffusers no lens filters no macro lenses no SLR f-stop confusion no digital megapixel confusion no smartcard to worry about
Trying to do super duper mirrored ultra deep cameo pq * coins? might not work, then again it might. I don't own those coins. But for slabbed and raw coins I can't see spending more than $40 when these pictures turn out like this in a minute or less with no fiddling around.
$40 scanner used to do all my pictures on this post (no it's not my auction)
remember this coin is SMALLER THAN A DIME
If you want to see many more pictures i've done in mere minutes check these out
Scans of other coins i've done with the scanner some are MORE THAN A MEG sorry dial uppers
another HALF Dime
Remember all these coins are slabbed so scratches are on the slabs
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Morgan Dollar Aficionado & Vammer
Current Set: Morgan Hit List 40 VAM Set
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<< <i>I'm using a $100 camera... from picture to Forums takes only a couple minutes... and actually, for me, it takes about 5-10 minutes for me to get a scan of a coin, where it only takes me a couple minutes to get the pictures up from my camera. Here's my set-up and a couple pictures...
Somethings not quite right here. JR, you're photos are REAL nice and you say the camera was 100 bucks? Would you mind letting us know what kind it is? Any optional features? How much did your set up cost ( sans the milk crate
How difficult was it to set up and learn how to use? I really want to get set up for this but am a photo dummy.
Meanwhile I did a quick search on the HP above and the reviews are not very good. ( the prices are higher) But that doesn't jive with the photos you're showing mrdq. We have a visioneer one touch 9320 usb, which I paid more than 200 bucks for at comp USA and we haven't been able to get copies as nice as that morgan dollar. What may I ask are you doing in order to get that so nice? Photoshop?
I was ready to buy one, but then my wife stopped me and said "ask questions" so.....I am.
Thanks a bunch for your replies and help.
Rgrds
TP
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
no software manipulation of the colors no copy stand to hold light bulbs no light diffusers no lens filters no macro lenses no SLR f-stop confusion no digital megapixel confusion no smartcard to worry about
I don't know if it's HP making better scanners or what but I just went to EBAY and typed in +hp +scanner, listed the FIRST ONE I SAW in my post so there must be more.
I'm telling you it's this easy:
1. put coin on the scanner glass
2. push ONE BUTTON
3. go to your pictures folder and look at the picture
my settings are never touched
SHARPEN: Extreme
RESOLUTION: 600 dpi (i'm not even using 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 DPI settings!!!)
NO color balancing, whitening, RGB blah blah blah
lift the lid, place the coin, push the button
If you still don't believe me you're invited to my house for a free demo and i'll even supply lunch (subway) and dessert (DQ)
Did you check out the other pics?
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I've used olympus SLR 35mm camera, Olympus digital 370, olympus 380, nikon 3500, Sony mavica d70 so i'm not saying that I started with this scanner and haven't tried anything else. I've been into photography for 20 years as a hobby and I think,for the money, I won't use camera's anymore for coins since I discovered the scanner quality and simplicity
Gold coin for fun
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Yes and they're great. My wife is going to play with the scanner this afternoon and see what happens.
You're offering DQ? You're on!
Rgrds
TP
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
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