Trying out a new camera for coin pics…..

Not really a macro camera but thought it would be fun to try.
New camera on bottom, old CoolPix 995 on top. Haven't optimized all settings yet - just getting familiar with it.

New camera on bottom, old CoolPix 995 on top. Haven't optimized all settings yet - just getting familiar with it.



"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
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Nice luster and lighting.
Congratulations on the new camera!
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
Put the worst camera in the hands of Mark G. or Messydesk or Bob C. or Todd and you will be impressed with their results.
Don't stop trying!
Lance.
(as mentioned, focus looks much better)
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
new - 24 megapixel
In addition to the camera, the light position shows off the coin better on the second one.
Just remember, most important is the LENS!
Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Anything 10MP or higher is high enough, i.e. any Canon or Nikon DSLR.
Combining with what a prior post implied, a 10MP camera with a good lens and lighting
and a person who knows how to use it should be as good as anything with more MP.
Looking good
Rob
Successful Trades with: Coincast, MICHAELDIXON
Successful Purchases from: Manorcourtman, Meltdown
I like the higher contrast lighting on the second one - really brings out the details of the hair, crown, name, etc.
Once images are reduced to posting acceptable size the 7-8 times higher megapixels only looks about twice as good
-Paul