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It's easy to zoom directly in Live View with 100% view, and that's how you achieve critical focus. The overall view is usually a bit fuzzy. It's better on newer cameras, but still only sharp when you… (View Post)

Yes, it is MF, but macro work really should be done in MF anyway to ensure critical focus. AF lenses often miss focus and you won't know until you have already moved on to the next coins. With good M… (View Post)

I've generally recommended against dedicated macro lenses for folks using Full Frame cameras in favor of bellows due to the 1:1 magnification limit. But Laowa has recently released a 180mm macro capa… (View Post)

My method is to use a hacksaw blade to cut lengthwise along the tube, cutting until it almost hits the coins. Then insert a large flat blade screwdriver into the slot created by the hacksaw blade, an… (View Post)

I can shoot a coin, without any manipulation, to appear either higher or lower grade than would show on a slab. I all depends on the lighting. I can usually shoot a coin to appear at the correct grad… (View Post)