Inspired by this thread.
Since it's raining outside today Imma stick indoor and carry out this small project that I've had in-mind for quite sometime
What I used:
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-A cheap PnS camera, in this case I used a Kodak Star MD300 but I guess any camera is fine.
-A screwdriver.
-A scissor.
-3M foam tape.
-My N5 with Nilkin case on.
Disassemble the camera and take this little plastic gem out:
Put two stripes of 3M tape on the case, close to the lens:
And then just put the lens on top and push it gently to secure it:
Make sure the lens are aligned by get a blank image and look at it through the N5 camera, of course there will be darkened corners (vignetting) but make sure they are even:
And that's it, your are good to go.
Here are two samples:
Congrats for your project, the result is impressive!
i tried to do it with this camera http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_5706.html but it didnt work.
I dont know if its not the right lens but all i could see from N5 was a blur picture.
Maybe it dont need to be a digital camera?Can you help?
MitsG7 said:
i tried to do it with this camera http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_5706.html but it didnt work.
I dont know if its not the right lens but all i could see from N5 was a blur picture.
Maybe it dont need to be a digital camera?Can you help?
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What we did here is actually putting a close up lens on the N5 so you have to put the phone very close to the subject to get a sharp picture.
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darkmillian said:
What we did here is actually putting a close up lens on the N5 so you have to put the phone very close to the subject to get a sharp picture.
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I just took the camera i linked you and made it into pieces and i took the lens.then i put it in front of the camera,but the results wasnt the expected.
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Overall. Quality of this product is superb and installation was so easy.
Did it all in about 15 mins + finishing it off with a hair dryer on low heat and 6" away from phone while off to cure the phantom skinz.
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Waiting for Captivate replacement befor attempting to install. How fit for the two pieces that go over the top and bottom glossy black pieces?
slntdth93 said:
Waiting for Captivate replacement befor attempting to install. How fit for the two pieces that go over the top and bottom glossy black pieces?
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They are kinda small. Gotta stretch it a bit when you put it on, and then use hair dryer to make it even better. There is a video instruction on the website. Just followed every step and turned out great.
This is pure sex in my eyes!!!!
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Wow. That actually looks really darn good!
sent from my Captivate
fooldog01 said:
Wow. That actually looks really darn good!
sent from my Captivate
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The camera I took the pic with is kind of crappy as it isn't as detailed. Pictures don't do the justice. Looks way better in person.
It is also texturized. Not just an image print.
That looks very sweet! May have to look into getting something like this for my cappy! Nice work on the install
if you are in the carbon fiber mood, there is a site that specializes in the 3M film (now in 7 colors!)
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/blog/3m-carbon-fiber-di-noc-now-available-in-7-different-colors/
I had this same skin for a while.
It actually adds some grip to the otherwise slippery Captivate.
Also gives a small amount of protection.
Initially it is a lint magnet until the adhesive at the edges wears out. But then it looks really good.
For me it only had two downsides:
1. Eventually, it started to lift at a couple of spots.
2. Can't be transferred to another device (like a case can) if you need to replace your phone for some reason.
Update:
YES. They fit. See my follow-up post below for two example shots.
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I love taking photos. Which is why I'm so glad we all get to carry cameras in our pockets these days.
I stumbled across these things: http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/cell-phone-lenses/
They're extra lens attachments for smartphones, and they go on via an adhesive magnetic ring that sits around the phone lens. I'd love to give them a whirl but... the bump.
I'm not sure they'd actually stay on because of the camera bump. So, does anyone have them? Does anyone know if they'll work?
Just sent the seller an E-Mail, I'll let you know once I've got a reply.
If anything the rubberband lens will fit, that is an awesome idea!
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TommUK said:
Just sent the seller an E-Mail, I'll let you know once I've got a reply.
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Hah, I totally should have just done that myself. Thanks though.
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If anything the rubberband lens will fit, that is an awesome idea!
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Yeah that thing is cool, it just doesn't seem like the results would be on par. Still, maybe as a back-up plan!
Actually, I've had insane results with a DVD burner lens and my old SE W910 ... I could see this working pretty well.
But if you're using the words "on par" you probably have some needs for quality, while I'm just mucking around with it so don't really care as long as it's functional and looks cool.
That's a pretty cool hack, GriffinSauce. Wouldn't mind seeing the results!
For the rest of you that were curious, I found a cheaper seller on eBay (about $20 AUD) and took the plunge.
I'm pleased to announce that they fit.
First shots below.
I'm a little concerned that the stick on magnetic ring that holds the lenses on will come off in my pocket, but it came with three extras. We'll see how it goes.
Just bought this on eBay. Can't wait to use it !
Hi there!
yesterday i bought this wide angle/macro and fisheye camera lenses for my Galaxy N7000. The problem is that i can't focus anything with them
I tried with my galaxy s2 and it works perfectly
I'll be really glad if you guys can help me with some info
Cheers:good:
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I have used the fisheye, wide angle and macro lens, the one with wide angle and macro screwing into one lens.
They focus pefrectly well on the note for me.
Marco:
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Fisheye:
The lens:
I also got a fisheye lens for a few bucks from ebay and at first couldn't focus. I figured out that the problem comes from the magnetic attachment that distorts the focusing mechanism. It helped for me to use two of those metal rings between the phone and the lens to make the magnetic force on the phone smaller. Do you understand what I mean? otherwise i can maybe take a pic...
OMG Thank you! I had the same problem. This helped a whole lot! Thank you very much!
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I have used the fisheye, wide angle and macro lens, the one with wide angle and macro screwing into one lens.
They focus pefrectly well on the note for me.
Marco:
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Details plz..where did u buy, cost etc
Shyam said:
Details plz..where did u buy, cost etc
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After I saw this post I went to ebay and took a look, not expensive at all.
Just search on ebay for: Fisheye galaxy note.
i have the same problem
i have the same problem with my S2, and it seems that using two rings helps, but since they're both the same polarity, i can't align it.
weird thing this is only happening to few of us.
i'm not sure if it's the magnet, because i think the autofocus works with light, don't know what the magnet can do about that.
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Yep. I had the same problem on my Epic II 4G Touch. An extra ring solved my problem, too. Been using these cheap fisheye lenses for a long time now. They are addictive! Jelly lenses are very useful, too. Their wide-angle/fisheye lens makes the ring around the photo a bright green. Very cool.
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I received mine early, next day delivery.
The phone works great, except for the camera. It has issues auto-focusing. If I double tap the home the camera remains unfocused for a lengthy period of time. Sometimes it will remain unfocused. Doesn't matter whether it's attempting to focus near or far, set to auto or selective focus mode, or opening from lock screen or camera app.
Did you remove the plastic?
joshnichols189 said:
Did you remove the plastic?
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I LOL'd then realized I haven't taken mine off either, yet.
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Did you remove the plastic?
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Wow, I feel like an idiot.
I didn't realize there was a small bit of plastic attached to it.
It would explain why the focus worked when I "cleaned" the lens.
Also realized there are 2 pieces of plastic, on both the flash and the lens.
The plastic on the camrea doesnt cover the lense, so what the point of removing?
I made a post on this in the main S6/Edge section. I'll make it in here too. Be careful not scratching the lens or flash. The flash one is very hard to get off. Stupid Samsung doesn't put tabs on them so it would be easier to pull off.
You don't have to pull them off but I like to since maybe it's causing a glare.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3075187
I have a faint white line next to the tower. Not sure if it's because of the protectors.
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So I removed both covers, and it's helped some, but the auto-focus is still a little slow.
Here's the screwed up part, if I pick up the phone while facing screen side up and then double tap the home, the auto-focus is sluggish (takes 2-5 seconds to focus)
If I leave the phone screen side down and then flip it up, double tap home for the quick cam, the auto-focus is quicker (camera is already focused by the time the screen activates).
If I flip the camera screen side down while it's having trouble focusing, the focus may catch and actually work.
I don't think this is normal.
Coming from a OnePlus 8 Pro, I'm new to the whole periscope lens thing so bear with me for a bit.
I was trying out some night shots with the zoom lens and I'm noticing light streaks, and what appears to be the sensor showing up on lights in some angles, you can see in these two pictures. Is this normal for a periscope lens setup? The glass is clean with no
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smudges or scratches.
My 1st question is if you have a lens glass protector installed on your rear camera. I'm supposed to think it is.
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My 1st question is if you have a lens glass protector installed on your rear camera. I'm supposed to think it is.
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I do not. Just a case.
Same thing on my phone, image below was taken with 20x zoom (it was not snowing). Not as noticeable on 4x-8x, yet it still bugs me a little bit. No camera lenses & such installed, no case, no stickers
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Coming from a OnePlus 8 Pro, I'm new to the whole periscope lens thing so bear with me for a bit.
I was trying out some night shots with the zoom lens and I'm noticing light streaks, and what appears to be the sensor showing up on lights in some angles, you can see in these two pictures. Is this normal for a periscope lens setup? The glass is clean with noView attachment 5494247View attachment 5494249 smudges or scratches.
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lens flare, not a lot you can do about it.
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Same thing on my phone, image below was taken with 20x zoom (it was not snowing). Not as noticeable on 4x-8x, yet it still bugs me a little bit. No camera lenses & such installed, no case, no stickers
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You're asking a lot at 20x to be honest, the phone is essentially making most of the photo up based on what it has to work with and anything that is there such as lens flare is going to be magnified.