Pics or Scans?

CollectorBob

Just wondering...what is the preferred method folks here use to get these high-resolution images of their collections: is a good digital camera or some sort of scanner device? Thanks for the info.

--Boman.

Hyperion

nikkon coolpix, I dont have one, but alot of people use 'em. nice versatile macro camera. I think the scanners are easy to use but easy to leave a coin looking lifeless. (all IMHO)

I battle on a daily basis with my Sony Cybershot.

Hyperion

mental note, clean the dust OFF THE HOLDER before shooting
my apologies

coinpictures

Camera all the way. It is virtually impossible to capture accurate lustre or color with a scanner. Also the depth of field of most flatbed scanners is not deep enough to capture many slabs so you get a lot of pics with portions out of focus.

Aethelred

Nikon Coolpix here as well:

cacheman

Nikon Coolpix 995

lordmarcovan

Generally speaking, cameras are better, IF you know how to use them properly. Sadly, all too few people do, at least from what I see on eBay.

Scanners are easier. They tend to wash out luster and might not show certain kinds of toning, but they produce a pretty good result. I still primarily use a scanner for coin pictures because my camera skills aren't topnotch.

AuldFartte

to the Darkside!!!

If you decide to get a camera, make sure it has a good macro feature for shooting closeups, and invest in a tripod or copy stand.

I use a Nikon D-200 now, but they're kinda pricey, as are most digital SLR's.

rhound1977

Nikon Colpix 8700, I only scan notes and an occasional other, most are High Res Pictures.....

Mesquite

CB,

I agree that photos are the way to go. I don't think that you can get the resolution or color reproduction with a scanner that you can get with a camera. These were shot with my six year old CoolPix 885, purchased for $65 on ebay last year.