An image taking device with a lighting device includes a light irradiating
portion for irradiating light to a subject and a light receiving portion
for receiving reflected light from the subject that is irradiated by the
light. The light irradiating portion is structured to have a plurality of
light sources that are arranged so as to surround the light receiving
portion. Each of the light sources is adjusted to emit light of an
intensity corresponding to an arrangement position.