Question about my pics.

JimDepot · December 22, 2009 6:59AM

Canon xsi with the stock 18-55mm lens, about 1' away.

Why are the reeded edges showing in the pics?

SilverEagles92 · December 22, 2009 7:00AM

Reflection off the mylar in the 2X2

rainbowcoins · December 22, 2009 7:07AM

<< <i>Reflection off the mylar in the 2X2 >>

Yep, that's exactly right.

JimDepot · December 22, 2009 7:12AM

Just took this one, thanks.

A little out of focus, but good to know.

RWB · December 22, 2009 7:25AM

The reeding that shows to the left and right are reflections of the edge, as mentioned above. However, the reeding at the bottom comes from your camera not being perfectly centered and parallel to the coin. A perfectly aligned image can still show the tops of reeds because that is the outside diameter of the coin – not the rim.

Fairlaneman · December 22, 2009 7:40AM

If it bothers you just get rid of them.......

messydesk · December 22, 2009 8:08AM

When taking pics of coins in 2x2s, spend the extra 3c and remove them (carefully!) from the 2x2s first. Yes, the Mylar is clear, but not clear like a camera lens, a filter, or air.

Dropdaflag · December 22, 2009 10:59AM

Photos through mylar are harder for me than slabs.

ormandh · December 22, 2009 11:08AM

It can sometimes knock them down a grade or make the coin appear to be weakly struck. It is better to remove the coin and take the photo. -Dan

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