camera settings for coin imaging

[Davids5104]

I have a canon rebel and can not ever get what I consider good enough pictures of my coins that capture what i can see in my hands...

 

does anyone know what settings to use that seem to do well?

 

 

[Nutmeg Coin]

Generally super macro is recommended, I only have the macro setting on my Fugifilm camera. http://www.nytimes.com/technology/personaltech/digital-cameras/overview.html David Pogue was highly recommending a new one for general use.

[ldhair]

It's really all about the lens you are using. As said above, macro is important. Lighting is also really important to understand. What lens are you using?

[Davids5104]

i just heard about the macro lens... i am going to rent one for now just to play with it. i have a 18-55 standard and a telefoto, which of course is of no use

[Six Mile Rick]

David,

Check and find out the right Macro lens for your camera. Go to Best Buy and have them get it off e-bay / amazon---- They will do this for any item wanted that is not in stock.

Credit available there --- no money down and no interest for a year. That is how I got mine.