Photographing the impossible coin...

Tonedbuff

These non cameo proof coins are a pain. I worked on this one this weekend and was finally able to get this pic, the best I can do. I had to use natural daylight. All other light sources caused this sort of washed out chrome look.

I am not totally unhappy with this pic, as I am just taking the photo's for my website, and perfection is not the real goal (for instance, the pic is not in perfect focus, I know)

But...

How do the picture guys do their high reflection coins???

mgoodm3

Nobody has an easy time with brilliant proofs.

The way I go after them is with very diffuse light. Softer the better.

Russ

They are tough.

Russ, NCNE

CarlWohlforth

Tough is right! Proof Buffs are super coins too. My icon at left is an early, poor, attempt at one. A better photo is below. I'm OK with some reflection on the fields as that shows the coin really does have mirror like surfaces. Indirect daylight often works for me though color corrected incandescent lights work will on untoned coins. A tripod or copy stand is a must and the time delay shutter release helps with focus issues too.

Bruceswar

Maybe I am missing something... I have not had problems with them.

Tonedbuff

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They are tough.

Russ, NCNE >>



Nice pic Russ!

Tonedbuff

<< <i>Nobody has an easy time with brilliant proofs.

The way I go after them is with very diffuse light. Softer the better. >>



I'll try that. I went with bright daylight, which may have been the wrong way to go.

robec

Here's my attempt.