My best effort.

morgansforever

I can't do anymore, I shot this coin for an hour, uploaded, deleted, cropped, playing with settings, adjusted lighting, etc.
Tried like hell to represent the coin as it looks in-hand.
This is the best image of this coin I'm capable of.
Scott

mingot

You have a nikon, right?

morgansforever

<<You have a nikon, right?>>

FUJI S3280 14MP, 24X zoom, P&S. Bought it used from a pawn shop a few months back for $100.
DSLR is next.

EDIT: 64ISO, CUSTOM WB, macro mode, shot about 18" above the coin using tripod, 5.1X zoom. GE 6500k cfl's bulbs.
Even used a small level to ensure I was square to the coin, lamps at 10 n 2.

TennesseeDave

Those are way better than I can do.

mingot

<< <i><<You have a nikon, right?>>

FUJI S3280 14MP, 24X zoom, P&S. Bought it used from a pawn shop a few months back for $100.
DSLR is next. >>



Ah, I thought I remembered you having a nikon and was going to suggest some software to make the whole "shoot/upload to computer/tweak" thing faster.

Also, you seem kind of discouraged about this picture, but I will be honest -- I think it looks pretty darn good.

morgansforever

<<Also, you seem kind of discouraged about this picture, but I will be honest -- I think it looks pretty darn good.>>

I'm ok with it, looks the same in the NGC Ol' Fatty.

DoubleEagle59

<< <i>

<< <i><<You have a nikon, right?>>

FUJI S3280 14MP, 24X zoom, P&S. Bought it used from a pawn shop a few months back for $100.
DSLR is next. >>



Ah, I thought I remembered you having a nikon and was going to suggest some software to make the whole "shoot/upload to computer/tweak" thing faster.

Also, you seem kind of discouraged about this picture, but I will be honest -- I think it looks pretty darn good. >>



I agree...very nice picture quality.

I'd have no problem purchasing a high end coin with pictures such as this.

lasvegasteddy

sweet image
looks like the fuss is worth it...

AUandAG

Can you up the contrast with your camera software to show the luster a bit better?

Otherwise, that's a fine shot. I think you will do better when you get the same coin with
the correct mint marks!

bob

morgansforever

<<Can you up the contrast with your camera software to show the luster a bit better?>>
Yeah I could but the obv. is sorta golden brown and the rev. is white in the center and flat.
Gotta go nasty T-storms just to the West.

CEOcoinshopcom

Pictures are the toughest part of coins on the internet.
Nothing like having a coin in hand.

CEOcoinshopcom

Sorry.......

NICE PICTURE... don't think I've ever gotten that nice of a photo.

guitarwes

That is way better than any photo I've taken of any coin. I think it represents it well.

CarlWohlforth

Great job!

Broadstruck

You just need to rotate and straighten out the obverse/reverse shots.

ebaybuyer

looks really nice from here !

silverpop

photo looks good

MedalCollector

Professional! Honestly, one of the greatest I have seen. Very nice!

ibzman350

"Even used a small level to ensure I was square to the coin"


and here I thought I was the only one that did that.


Nice pics btw.


Herb

morgansforever

Thanks all for the comments, appreciate it.

<<and here I thought I was the only one that did that.>>

I lay the mini level right on the 3" screen, it's plastic so no harm done.
The cam has to be square to the coin, otherwise you'll get a bit of blur somewhere, as least in my experience.


<<Professional! Honestly, one of the greatest I have seen. Very nice!>>

I think professional is reserved for Todd P., Messydesk, Mark Goodman, TomB, Robec, Skyman, Airplanenut and others.
Those are the ones off the top of my head, many here produce outstanding images.
I'll take the compliment and still remain humble

TorinoCobra71

Those pics are really great! You dont need a MULTI $1000 ++ setup to take quality photos of coins. It looks like what you got is working out just fine!