new light setup, halogen..grade revealed..

kimber45ACP

edit:
I switched from the (4) 5500k fluorescent lighting I use on gold coins and silver eagles to halogen for Morgans and Peace.
I just could not get the right look on Morgans and Peace with fluorescent lighting, they work great on all other coins so far.
Right now I only have the one Halogen at 12:00 position. I will get another and switch to 3:00 and 9:00 positions.

and now for the grade:

AUandAG

Is the yellow hue true to the coin in hand. If so, great pic.

bob

kimber45ACP

<< <i>s the yellow hue true to the coin in hand. If so, great pic. >>



it is as close to the true color of any coin I've shot.

cheezhed

Frosty and lustrous!

MS65

PawPaul

i go with MS65

ctf_error_coins

The area behind her head and behind the bird is a little dark. I do like the look just lighten those areas up just a little.

It is also nice to make your coins perfectly straight in the photos.

You are well on your way.

DoubleEagle59

they're tough on these years,

I'll go with ms64

lcoopie

how many lights are you using?

lkeigwin

Not bad at all, Joel. I like it! I think halogen is the best all around lighting. I hate that it gets so hot, though.

Sometimes I use two lamps, at 10 and 2 o'clock, usually. Gets rid of shadows and has a nice effect. Example below (MS65 for grade comparison too)

I think you'll often see a golden hue to your images of Peace dollars. White balance isn't usually enough. Correct it post-processing by removing saturation, let's say.

Do you shoot raw? How many lights are you using?

I like your coin. Straighten it! I'll guess MS64.
Lance.

erickso1

I'd venture a 65 and love the gold hue to it.

bstat1020

64

mgoodm3

As Lance suggested, a second light around 2 o'clock would be useful to light up more real estate