Precision Meets Clarity

Every coin deserves to be seen in its true light.
The OwlVision Tube eliminates glare, reflections, and uneven shadows — giving you studio-quality photos right from your phone.


Professional Results, Instantly

Whether you’re listing on eBay, Whatnot, or archiving your collection, OwlVision helps you capture the real value of your coins.
Get sharp, color-true images that make grading easier, enhance online listings, and boost buyer confidence.

Engineered for Collectors

  • Perfect Illumination: Integrated ring light ensures balanced, shadow-free lighting for both silver and gold coins.
  • Precision Tube Design: Matte interior absorbs unwanted reflections, producing professional-grade contrast.
  • Universal Fit: Works with any smartphone and standard coin sizes — from small cents to silver dollars.

Coming Soon: OwlVision Dual View

Get ready to take your coin photography to the next level.

Soon, you’ll be able to upload your cropped coin photos directly to the OwlVision website and automatically generate a Dual View — a perfect side-by-side display of your coin’s obverse and reverse, aligned, sized, and framed for professional presentation.

Let’s Get You Set Up

OwlVision turns your iPhone/Android phone into a professional coin studio.
In just a few minutes, you’ll be ready to capture museum-quality photos of your raw coins — perfect for sharing, selling, or documenting your collection.


Step 1: Unbox Your OwlVision Kit

Inside, you’ll find everything you need:

    • OwlVision Tube – your precision imaging chamber

    • Ring Light Clip – for perfect, even lighting


Step 2: Prepare Your Setup

    1. Place your OwlVision tube upright on a stable surface.

    1. Insert your coin so the side you want to photograph faces upward.

    1. Clean your phone’s camera lens with a soft cloth for sharp images.

    1. Clip the ring light directly over your phone’s main camera lens.


Step 3: Camera Settings for Best Results

Open your Camera app and set:

    • Mode: Photo (avoid Portrait, Night, or HDR modes)

    • Zoom: 1x (no digital zoom)

    • Flash: Off – the ring light does all the work

    • Focus: Tap the coin center to focus

    • Exposure/Brightness: Lower slightly if highlights look too bright

    • Grid Lines: On – helps center your coin perfectly

Optional: Set a 2–3 second timer or use a remote shutter to avoid blur when pressing the button.


Step 4: Capture Like a Pro

    1. Hold your phone directly above the OwlVision tube, lens centered.

    1. Keep the phone parallel to the tube opening — no tilt or angle.

    1. Turn on the ring light and adjust brightness until the coin is evenly lit and glare-free.

    1. Tap to focus, adjust brightness if needed, and capture multiple shots — 3 to 5 photos with slightly different exposures.

    1. Review later and choose the sharpest, best-lit image as your final shot.

Pro Tip: The OwlVision tube naturally blocks outside light — focus on getting clean reflections and fine detail in the coin’s fields.


Step 5: Edit & Share

Open your favorite photo app (such as Google Photos or the iPhone Photos app).

    1. Find your photo in your phone’s gallery.

    1. Tap Edit.

    1. Crop out the edges of the OwlVision tube so only the coin remains.

    1. Fine-tune lighting: adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness lightly if needed.

    1. Save your final image — ready for listings, grading, or display.


Quick Tip:

    • Android: In Google Photos, you can press and hold on the coin area after cropping to preview the isolated subject, then tap Save copy to keep the version with the background removed.

    • iPhone (iOS 16 and newer): Press and hold on the coin itself until it “lifts” from the background, then choose Share → Save Image to save the cropped coin alone with a transparent or plain background.

Share your results with the community!
Tag @MerakCoins or use #OwlVision to show off your shots on Instagram.