Photo Setup

[Pat]

Does anyone know what NGC or PCGS use for a setup for photographing coins? I really want to take better photos of the entire coin and still have the details show.

[car10]

Does anyone know what NGC or PCGS use for a setup for photographing coins? I really want to take better photos of the entire coin and still have the details show.
I can't blame you for wanting to improve yourself but I'm envious of your photographic skills. I wish were able to come close to what some of you guys can do.

[Pat]

Well that photo above is a terrible photo in my opinion. I took that with a cheap 2mp camera off axis with a single tungsten bulb. I just want something that's easier and for photographing many coins in a row.. :)

[Brad]

I don't your going to get much better without spending a lot of $$$.

here are some links:

http://www.tabletopstudio.com/documents/coin_photography.htm

http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/new-tips/coins_photography_tips.html

http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-Photograph-Coins-Advice-hints-tips-amp-more_W0QQugidZ10000000001527919

There used to be a page on coppercoins that was dedicated to photographing coins, but I can't find it.

[car10]

There used to be a page on coppercoins that was dedicated to photographing coins, but I can't find it.

They have a whole forum on photography:
http://www.coppercoins.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=20&sid=a876bbd0e65ae8084d3a0bae553f026d

[Pat]

Thanks guys. I'll check it out..

[car10]

try this link:
http://www.uscents.com/articles/DCP/DCP002.htm