Re: Photographing Coins - Backgrounds & Lighting

I was wondering if a black background would be better than white, I suspected it might be. Thanks for your wisdom about colors. Bammer cautioned me about the PCGS slabs, I appreciate your feedback about this as well.

I guess really strong sunlight which washes out many types of pictures also applies to coin close-ups. Here in the mountains we have remarkably sunny days at times, so I'll have to experimemt to find the best lighting. I've not done much macro photography, except flowers, but do think we've got nice enough cameras to do the job.

I had to laugh when you said you use up the memory card. That speaks volumes, and tells me to set aside a good chuck of time for this initial photographic inventory.

It sounds like I've got everything I need, so I'm very glad of that. If I needed a shadowbox or a strobe light it would be yet another item or expense. I'd rather spend the money on a coin :-)

Best Regards,

Mtn Poet