Pics, Or It Didn't Happen...

[PoppaVic60]

OK, I give up.. Sidetracked again!

Here is where I pause my soldering and bench cleanup to poll everyone: I've seen some awfully nice pics posted - closeups in particular. Circuitboards, chips, soldering/machining, entire mods..

What do you folks use and what would you recommend. Links to amazon and ebay and even walmarts are suggested. Given the usual cash-depleted state of a modder ;-) I'd recommend the price-range be under $200, (or we'll have nothing to photograph! ;-)

Thanks, folks!

 

[asdaq]

I'd suggest getting what l3oertjie uses but it might be above budget. A couple of years ago I was fairly impressed with the panasonic lumix line at around 200. I'd look into some recent reviews in that area. Or, a decent phone camera....

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[BJ43]

I use a Cannon Powershot SX210 but it is getting old.
Whatever you get make sue it has macro setting.

 

[PoppaVic60]

Yes, of course Macro is required. I don't plan any other use at all, but naturally "macro" doesn't search well. I do get to hear all about "zoom" - which usually means long-distance" (telephoto).

Keep going guys! Links! (rechts) links! (rechts) ;-)

 

[Rader2146]

iPhone4S ??? $149 with a 2 year contract.

I'd suggest getting what l3oertjie uses but it might be above budget. A couple of years ago I was fairly impressed with the panasonic lumix line at around 200. I'd look into some recent reviews in that area. Or, a decent phone camera....

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8-o8-o He makes #400 mesh look like Grandma's crochet.

 

[PoppaVic60]

You-Guys-So-Funny! ;-)

Are y'all suggesting that none of youse gotta' camera?? Sheesh, I need an iPhone like a Dolphin needs a bicycle.

Come on, others must be as curious: how the heck are folks taking such nice macro-shots?

 

[jimbalny]

The samsung sl600 I have takes pretty detailed up close shots, very detailed and nice photos all around. Got it for $120 a few years ago, can imagine the price has gone down since. Once you get a hang of all the settings and whatnot its a great camera. Having a mini tripod also helps keep the image still. Helps for product photos when you're selling stuff online.

 

[MattBott]

http://www.target.com/p/pentax-opti...amera-with-5x-optical-zoom-black/-/A-13861000

Awesome "microscope" mode. The ring of LEDs light up around the lens and you can get some amazing macro shots with it. Also, you can beat the .... out of it, and its waterproof to 33ft.

 

[PoppaVic60]

OK, now we are cookin'! Thanks, Matt.. Jim..

See? Now the rest of y'all get serious.. /e mutters about silly cellphones and contracts...

 

[bstedh]

Most poor pictures are due to bad lighting. The expensive cameras can compensate for this but if you have the proper lighting even a cheap camera can take nice pictures. Up to a point...

My Photon 4g and epic 4g phones actually take better pictures than my cannon camera. However the camera is a couple of years old.

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[bstedh]

Interesting factoid... Need a telephoto lens but you only have your cheap point and click? Hold your camera up to the eye piece of a pair of binoculars. It works surprisingly well if you can hold them steady. I have taken some amazing shots with this method...

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[Paul Dean]

I know I'm new here and probably thick, but isn't this supposed to be a thread about pictures of mods etc. Not the cameras we may use to take said pics?

 

[Dougiestyle]

My HTC G2 takes some pretty decent close-ups with its 8mp camera. Looking to upgrade, tho, and the phone I'm looking at is only 5mp

 

[Paul Dean]

My HTC G2 takes some pretty decent close-ups with its 8mp camera. Looking to upgrade, tho, and the phone I'm looking at is only 5mp

OK, that'll be a "no" then...

 

[asdaq]

I was surprised with my phone's 5mp. It doesn't have a devoted macro either, but is quite good at ~3" distance. Always being in my pocket and auto uploading is great too.

Paul, it is the cameras indeed.

 

[PoppaVic60]

Yeah, I mean only digicams - and yes, I spent years screwing with 35mm SLR's.

So far we really have only two discrete cameras mentioned and no links, so keep on posting! ;-)

 

[asdaq]

How about these?

Amazon.com: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD (Black): Camera & Photo

Amazon.com: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 16x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and Built-In GPS Function (Black): Camera & Photo

Amazon.com: Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom (Black): Camera & Photo

$204- $249, reviews galore.

 

[PoppaVic60]

Found this new post as well - totally forgot to look into the idea earlier:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...-wind-usb-cameras-20x-200x-magnification.html

 

[Rader2146]

I've been meaning to try a little experiment for a while now. Here are the results:

#400 SS Mesh...

Taken with an iPhone 4S.

 

[asdaq]

Oh yeah, not shabby for a phone. but, if that is mesh company mesh, I think you've got 325 twill weave there.

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