Raw Coins, Raw File Formats posted by Bammer

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Like the Navy, coin collecting is not a job, but an adventure.

 

I had planned to write this journal entry, or at least parts of it about 2 weeks ago. However, my computer was attacked by viruses, somehow they got on, stopped my anti virus, and I was in danger of losing a lot of stuff and the danger was there of losing identity. So, I turned off my modem, and did a system cleansing and recovery from my recovery drive. Hopefully, I'm safe, but I'm watching bank accounts etc. just to make sure.

 

Anyway, possibly it was a blessing in disguise. I bit the bullet and did something I was resisting. I went out Monday and bout a digital SLR. I had vowed when I bought my point and shoot digital, I wasn't going to put good coin money against a better camera, but I was up against a brick wall on some of my coin photos. First I should mention I bought a copy of Mark Goodman's book on coin photography (2nd edition). Anyone here who wants to take better photos, I strongly suggest, maybe I should say I STRONGLY SUGGEST, buying this book before you make any camera purchases. When I went into my local camera shop, I was well prepared with questions and I believe I received excellent advice from the shop.

 

Ok, I have been learning the camera (I still have a long ways to go with it, and I do need to buy a copy stand and good lights), and today I finally shot one halfway decent photo, on the AUTO setting. I'm attaching the photo to this journal entry, as this picture shows me I'm on the right track.

 

I haven't been just doing photos. I've purchased the Proof and Mint State Jefferson Commemoratives for my set. I also purchased a Canadian $5 silver (I love the white tailed deer on it), a Loon dollar (and started the set of them). Yes, among my other interests I do like coins showing animals. Oh, also purchased the 2010 Koala and added it to my set.

 

I haven't forgotten my raw sets, 2 Franklins and 1 Walking Liberty was purchased about a month ago, they were the reason I wanted to write part of this earlier.

 

Well, enough for now, hope you enjoy the photo.