Do you have a coin that is difficult for you to image?
sparky64
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I take a pic of this one about every 6 months and I'm never completely satisfied with the results.
Although, this one today is one of my better efforts.
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More light?
I only say that because that's usually MY issue. I haven't stumbled onto the right solution yet, however....
This one ... an 1807 quarter that is a very solid AU-55. but the obverse relief is very low, which makes it hard to photograph. The coin has P-L surfaces and might be the only one or a least one of a few very early die states of the Browning 2 variety without any die breaks. I have taken many pictures of this piece, and this is the best pair. Cathernine Bullowa thought that it came from the Brand Collection.
Yes, several ones. They are heavily toned with pl fields and impossible to image accurately.
I think thats the main reason I crossover from NGC to Pcgs just to get the trueview
But I also like having the collection on one site too.
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Exactly and interesting because the Morgan I showed is designated PL and is very toned on the reverse.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
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Yep, and sometimes it’s easier before it’s slabbed. And impossible once it’s in plastic
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
I've got a PCGS MS-66RB Lincoln Cent that has been real pain in blank to shoot. I'm going to eventually send it in to PCGS for reconsideration and get a TV of it at that time. It's one of those coins that really needs to be shot raw because of the toning and luster.
Yah, all 9 coins that I own. I suck at photos.
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I have a PL, to me anyway, 1877-S/S 25C that I have been told by a couple of photographers was very hard to capture the details. My Peace Dollar was given a similar critique.
My imagery is pretty bad, which I why I contract out imagery from those who know how.
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I struggle with the round ones.
I have a really hard time with toned clad coins. Here are a couple of examples:
The toning is as colorful on this one at the bottom right as it shows on the top left but I can't light up all of it at the same time and I'm left with a massive glare on the coin.
Similar story here but the color comes through a bit better.
The extreme reflective mirror proof field without getting other images on so I would angle it but it came out as black
Yes, me too...!
Here are some common mistakes made by those new to coin photography.
Too little light. This can be overcome by adjusting exposure or brightness with an editor. Don't be shy!
Poor lighting balance. The image should have uniform lighting. Work the lamps. High and vertical is usually best.
White balance. Rarely can the camera WB setting be perfected. Use your editor to adjust temperature and tint. A little trial and error will get you proper settings you can use again and again.
Over-correcting with the editor. Too much contrast unnaturally darkens. Sharpening pixilates and should never be necessary. Shun saturation and luminance adjustments. None of these editor tweaks improves the image if you seek accurate renditions.
Autofocus. It picks up on slab imperfections. Use manual focus and zero-in on the fields, not devices.
Condemning results before editor adjustments. The goal is accurate images. There is nothing wrong with making post processing adjustments if they result in more realistic pictures.
Lance.
All my coins are difficult to photograph.....not for others, just for me.
Coin photography is just not an area I can pursue...too many other interests.... so, I rely on phone pictures my wife takes for the most part...Cheers, RickO
I have a very flashy PCGS MS65 81-S Morgan that is tough, my Indian $5 gold was difficult as well.
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