I used a co-workers iphone (no macro mode) (for
http://home.fuse.net/theannos/heat.html these pics).  Our company camera
keeps ending up at the boss's house.  ;)

But I usually use a canon with macro mode and what a difference it makes!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf
> Of Vitaliy
> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:43 PM
> To: piclist
> Subject: [EE] The secret to taking sharp pictures of circuit boards
> 
> I've noticed that many people overlook a simple setting that is present in
> most digital cameras, and get pictures that look out of focus, for
> example:
> 
> > http://home.fuse.net/theannos/heat.html
> 
> The setting is called "macro mode", and it's usually represented by a
> "flower" icon. Combined with good lighting, you can get pictures that look
> like this:
> 
> http://maksimov.org/piclist/macro_mode/IMG_0438.jpg
> 
> The picture was taken with a cheap digital camera, without the use of a
> tripod.
> 
> Hope someone finds this useful,
> 
> Vitaliy
> 
> P.S. In case you're bored -- can you figure out what is wrong with this
> board? Hint: the PIC will not start up.
> 
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