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1986 lincoln doubled "6" what microscope would be good for pics?

what would be good so i get good pics. im thinking i should look for one. i got a 1986 lincoln with a doubled "6" the scanner is too blurry, what do you suggest. cangood pics be done with a microscope and a 4.1 mp camera
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    I've got a Canon A95, they sell a great Marco lens for $80. Does your camera have a Macro lens option?
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    coppercoinscoppercoins Posts: 6,084 ✭✭✭
    I have a rather inexpensive microscope and a Nikon coolpix camera (5.1 Mpx). The photos I get are good enough for book publicaion, and in fact I have been complimented a number of times on my photos.

    I can tell you that your lighing is going to make the biggest difference - type, intensity, direction, etc. That's what makes the photos. I have an Eco-light 150 reostat controlled dual fiber optic light system that costs $350...that's one of the best reasons I get good photos.
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    atarianatarian Posts: 3,116 ✭
    i have a Fuji Finepix a345. 4.1 mp, 10.8 total zoom 3x optical, and 3.6 digital. if i use the scanner i dont think itll be clear enough for you to see the 6. hmm what can i do to make what i got better?
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    coppercoinscoppercoins Posts: 6,084 ✭✭✭


    << <i>hmm what can i do to make what i got better? >>



    Nothing. If you want microscopic shots you have to have a microscope and lighting sufficient for the job.
    C. D. Daughtrey, NLG
    The Lincoln cent store:
    http://www.lincolncent.com

    My numismatic art work:
    http://www.cdaughtrey.com
    USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
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    atarianatarian Posts: 3,116 ✭
    copper did you ever hear of a 1986 doubled 6 or doubled 86 lincoln?
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    coppercoinscoppercoins Posts: 6,084 ✭✭✭
    There are 1986 doubled die Lincolns, yes...
    C. D. Daughtrey, NLG
    The Lincoln cent store:
    http://www.lincolncent.com

    My numismatic art work:
    http://www.cdaughtrey.com
    USAF veteran, 1986-1996 :: support our troops - the American way.
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