[Elecraft] new K3 owner --- addendum on kits...

[Edward R Cole]

Phil and Don,

Lighting is key to seeing detail, small objects.  In high light the 
pupil constricts and depth of vision improves.  These concepts well 
known to camera buffs.  Want sharp image get higher light levels, 
better f-stops, shorter exposure time.  I used to have a macro-lens 
for a 35mm film camera (both sold long ago in favor of digital camera).

I have both a fluorescent fixture over my work surface and an 
illuminated round magnifier lamp.  Some day I will get one the 
jeweler's head magnifier's.  I have noticed my normal short-sighted 
ness going longer of late.  But so far do not wear glasses for the 
near work.  I do wear glasses for driving.

Somewhere I acquired a small round magnifier lens which I can also 
use.  But good light is necessary for doing surface mount assembly.

Ed - KL7UW
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On Jan 18, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
 > Phil,
 >
 > Yes, those capacitors are getting more and more difficult to read. 
My solution is a small lighted handheld magnifier.  I think it was 
designed for reading - look in your local drugstore.  As I recall, I 
found it at Walmart.
 >
 > Just plain magnification is not enough - the lighting helps immensely
 >
 > 73,
 > Don W3FPR


73, Ed - KL7UW
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