Coin photos

walkerminus1

How do you guys take your photos? Or more accurately, what is the best way to take a coin photo that would allow others to grade it. I've seen quotes on here like "the way they take pictures you can't grade it without coin in hand", or "the picture was taken head-on so scratches are hidden".

So how do you do it? I was thinking of using a macro lens under moderately bright light and taking the photo head on. Let me know your thoughts please.

Rob

Barndog

read mgoodm3's stuff HERE for more information than you would have thought existed on the subject.

AuldFartte

<< <i>read mgoodm3's stuff HERE for more information than you would have thought existed on the subject. >>



Excellent information. You'll learn a lot from it

mgoodm3

<< <i>read mgoodm3's stuff HERE for more information than you would have thought existed on the subject. >>



The scary part is that is the bite-size edition of what I've got.

walkerminus1

Great information on the site. I haven't got to read it all yet but will later...at work right now, but do have a couple questions. Is the copy stand you use specific to your type of camera, or are they pretty standardized like tripod mounts? Also, about how much would a dececnt copy stand run me? It seems like everything designed specifically for telescopes or camera's run considerebly more than something designed and built the exact same way for the most part but marketed for some other use.

Rob

mgoodm3

Copystands have standard tripod mounts on them. The only thing to watch out for is what kind of camera you are using. If you've got a big heavy SLR, you're going to need a more expensive and sturdy stand to hold it (typically $100 +). Cheaper cameras can get away with the small and cheap stands ($20 - $100).