If you have a cheap webcam like I do, you can break the focus stop and
adjust the focus in alot closer than normal. Would not recommend for
expensive cameras though.
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
> digital zoom is worthless. ignore it completely in the specs.
>
> Look for macro mode for close up pictures. most digicams have it.
> You don't need a lot of megapixels. even 3 would be ok. Make sure
> you get a cam with a removable memory card. Most standards are ok but
> the cheap cams often come with a tiny card. I'd skip sony since they
> push their memory stick, but that's just my opinion.
>
> I use a nikon coolpix 4300 and it sucks. ok, it basically works but I
> wish I had my old canon s100. I much prefer canons in general and, as
> I said above, don't like sonys.
>
> Phil
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "curt_rxr" <cwrxr@e...> wrote:
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "curt_rxr" <cwrxr@e...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > > While I will happily buy a digital camera and post pictures of my
> > > system,
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I tried to take a pic of my LPC2138 dip header board with my PHD (
> > Push Here Dummy ) film camera. It is uploaded into the Photos section
> > in the PCB EDM folder and is labeled Oops! You can tell why!!!
> >
> > Any advice as to digital cameras for this sort of work? What sort
> > optics are needed for closeups? Is digital "zoom" worth while?
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > Curt