Those close-ups are horrible, monny. Just like mine.

I've tried to different cameras with tripods, flash/no flash, good side lighting, etc. and my close-ups are frigging useless to read trics at all. I do use the Radio Shack microscope. It's ok but a pain in the ass for me as I have to wear glasses to see what I'm doing and then have to take them off to focus and see through the microscope. I try not to bother too often. I could use something much better. Maybe I'll try my new webcam. Anybody have suggestions for using that?

(Sorry for the highjack, Bub)

Shov