Coin photography was invented for these.

Flatwoods · February 23, 2015 9:19AM

I have always enjoyed coins but I have to say my enjoyment has greatly increased since trying to learn to take decent pics.
There is no way you can fully appreciate a coin like this in hand.
A new purchase for my meager type set.

lasvegasteddy · February 23, 2015 9:22AM

so true as that is one small coin there...in hand

crazyhounddog · February 23, 2015 9:41AM

I agree 100% here. I have found a new love to go hand in hand with my coin collecting, imaging my coin!!!!!!! I can not put into words how much this single implement of digital photography has change my love for the hobby. I can't count how many time I've noticed something new with my coins I never noticed before. I'm pushing on in age so I can use all the help seeing my coins as I can get, digital imaging is a home run for this old collector. GREAT image by the way and I can how how this can be a game changer for you with these tiny little pieces.

lkeigwin · February 23, 2015 10:20AM

Heck, most of us have our coins locked up off-site. What fun is that?

Good pictures are no longer a nice thing to have. They're essential to enjoying our collections.

I agree with crazyhounddog. Photography has not only enhanced my appreciation of the hobby. It has improved my eye and improved my collection.
Lance.

ms70 · February 23, 2015 10:23AM

Good pic, cool coin!

bsshog40 · February 23, 2015 10:31AM

<< <i>Good pic, cool coin! >>

Ditto

BryceM · February 23, 2015 11:14AM

When I really want to get a good look I put it under the camera and use the tethered connection to see it on the big monitor. It's better for showing fine detail, but not so good for seeing hairlines or luster.

ricko · February 23, 2015 10:10PM

While I appreciate coin photography - and those are great pictures - I still prefer the 'in hand' coin viewing. Yes, occasionally I use magnification (Zeiss), but the coin is what I enjoy. Cheers, RickO

scubafuel · February 25, 2015 10:47AM

That is an excellent picture, and coin. A matched set with the 1851-O would be really cool.

JeffMTampa · February 25, 2015 10:55AM

My new passion as well. As my eyes go I can now see through the camera lens..... remarkable.

mercurydimeguy · February 25, 2015 11:11AM

I also enjoy photographing my coins as much as I enjoy collecting them.

I also own only one 3CS.... although i really think think this series is cool.