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.
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