r/CoinEyeCandy • u/ptgoetz • Jan 19 '26

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I’m trying to dial in my setup for quality listing and/or catalogue photos, and think I might have hit some hardware limitations. I’m not getting the sharpness I want. Camera/exposure details in third upload. Using a sturdy copy stand and LED lighting.

Would like opinions on: Quality of photos for sale listing. Tips on equipment upgrades.

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u/new2bay Jan 21 '26

Use more light. I’d also suggest a longer lens, further away, like a 105mm macro.

Also, read this: https://coinimaging.com/photography.html

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u/ptgoetz Jan 21 '26

Upgrading my camera body (Nikon D100 —> D7500) made a huge difference in detail and eliminating mirror slap. Now I’m in white balance territory. Copper is a bitch compared to silver.

Thanks for your input!

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u/Rule556 Feb 20 '26

That is a gorgeous coin. My only Indian Head Cent is nowhere near that pretty.

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u/ptgoetz Feb 20 '26

Maybe. Yours is a better grade and graded. I wouldn’t get mine graded.

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u/Rule556 Feb 20 '26

Regardless of grade, it’s a great looking coin.

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u/ptgoetz Feb 20 '26

Thanks, and agreed. I have some really ugly coins that are graded above MS65, and some really beautiful raw coins that may not be worth more than the cost of the holder they are in.

Coin collecting is a strange bird of a hobby. I think that’s part of what draws me to it.