> I am looking for recommendation for a digital camera suitable for
> photographing PCB's for the purpose of making Data Sheets.
>
> What would be a good choice that has a suitable macro feature.
>
> Also, anyone know of a wholesale source in Australia.


I bought a camera about a year ago.  It's an Olympus D-460 Zoom.

I've used it for this purpose before, and I was pretty happy with it.  It
has a macro feature, but I don't think I needed to use it for the pictures
I was taking (12" away from the PCB)

I still find myself staring at the pictures in disbelief.  I paid $300 or
so for the camera, and I'm VERY happy with it.  I would be willing to take
a few pictures of some circuit boards and send them to you if you would
like.

Of course, this is a low-end camera by todays standards.  If you are
looking to spend $1000 or more, you certainly can do it. (and get a better
product, no  doubt)  But, if you are looking for a low end camera that
takes good pictures, be sure to consider the Olympus offerings.

-Steve

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