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Hey so I got this today, And seeing as it works on pretty much all phones I decided to post here, In the first post I will have pictures of it / boxing, and in the second pictures taken with it,
It comes with 2 metal rings which are sticky on the back, these can attach to most phones camera's, The lens will magnetically attach to the ring, it's a strong hold but dont go shaking it around, Mine fell of onto concrete earlier, not much damage done but I tiny chip, Unnoticeable on the camera however so that's good One of the rings has a small indent on the side, this is for the Flash on an iPhone 4 so that the ring doesn't cover it, If anyone wants pics of it on an iphone 4 just ask, I have one on the iPhone and one on my SGSII, Now pics! (Also available are A macro/wide angle lens whcih will fit on the same ring, But fisheye is more fun , Just search ebay for Phone lens)
Many of these pics are self explanatory so there won't be too much text
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(The lens caps and rings)
(Lens Cap)
(Lens with both caps on)
(Ring with indent and backing to take off)
(Model (I think))
And that's it for now, I'ma just reserve 2nd post and start to resize some more images If I've helped you out y'aknow.. There's a thanks button *hint*hint*
Thanks for reading
Now for pics with it
I may add more, Or maybe make a thread for people to show off theirs Either way..
(Me, It was early ish, I will try get a better picture of it on)
(A bit blurry)
(If you know what this show is, I'd like to say I don't watch it, It was on and I was too lazy to show, But as you can see it makes TV's look awesome )
And this is it for now, I'd like to mention as well, the image quality is actually very good on all of these but they may not look as good due to a resize from several thousand pixels in width to 500, also they have been re-saved as a jpeg, If there are any you would like full size (For any reason.. lol) PM me or post in this thread, Now due to Milads request I'll take some of the phone with it on.
Thanks for reading
m1l4droid said:
how it mounts on the phone?
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The metal ring has a sticky back, Put that around the camera, that will stay there, but is removable, after that the lens will snap on to it (Lens is magnetic )
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Could you also post some pics of your phone whit this thing on it?
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There will be some soon Resizing now
Added, Just noticed many of them are Dull, Will go take some flower pictures or skateboard stuff in a while
I will remove these ones tomorow and do it in a better location, but these 2 are taken in the exact same position, No zoom tricks or anything, just one with the lens one without, as you can see, makes a huge difference
Does the macro lens work ok for shooting vids ?
I have to check this out.
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Man these images look great! I need one of it
Btw: Nice living room.
These inexpensive conversion lenses work much better than I expected . I am also using wide angle (not quite fisheye ) on a indoor IP camera ,
mug2k said:
Does the macro lens work ok for shooting vids ?
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Might be good for low cost skate videos
Brtt said:
Might be good for low cost skate videos
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Cool idea. People still do that???
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This looks fun and the one you are using doesnt make you look stupid. They are cheap in ebay too.
funny thing but more or less ... come on, useless?
These lenses are great, will consider of purchasing one on eBay
Wath the price?
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m1l4droid said:
how it mounts on the phone?
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magnet?
Any other places to get it from other than eBay.
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That was cool, haha how much the lens?
wow. that looks pretty cool
I received my Photojojo lens set this past Friday and I've been snapping away ever since. I love the wide-angle and fisheye lenses. The macro is sweet but it only works REALLY close to an object. I haven't found a chance to use the telephoto lens just yet.
The metal ring that attaches to the camera body fits just fine in my Qubits snap-on case (though I did mount it slightly off center). The fisheye lens is a little bulky and doesn't exactly fit (centered) with the case on, which you can see in the some of the pics. I've ordered a TPU bumper and I'll remount the magnetic ring on the camera body. That should help get better centered images with the fisheye.
Hope this helps anyone considering the Photojojo lenses.
Fisheye
Wide angle
Macro
Macro
Wow that so cool. Good to see us Android users getting cool things like this like iPhone usually get. What did it cost? I might pick one up!
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Wow that so cool. Good to see us Android users getting cool things like this like iPhone usually get. What did it cost? I might pick one up!
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Yup, I know what you mean! The only iPhone envy I've ever had was due to their accessory selection.
It was $58 shipped to me in CA.
i had something like this on my evo, except i bought them for $5 on one of those direct from hong kong sites
can you post some pictures of where you mounted the metal rings, i wonder if it will mount find on the nexus itself.
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can you post some pictures of where you mounted the metal rings, i wonder if it will mount find on the nexus itself.
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This isn't my picture, but mine is mounted the same exact way.
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I actually purchased the macro, wide/fisheye, and telephoto versions from Photojojo (link) back when I had my Droid X. The metal rings didn't fit on my Droid X fantastically, but they worked. The rings, however, fit like they were made for the Galaxy Nexus. The ring fits around the camera, without any overhand onto the back plate. (The previous post with images somewhat demonstrates this fact.)
Photojojo has the kit for about $50. For individual lenses, it's probably cheaper to go to a Direct-from-China place. DealExtreme even has some in blue and red versions.
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This isn't my picture, but mine is mounted the same exact way.
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Thanks for the pictures! does the metal ring stay on fine? i heard that it tends to fall off when pulling the lens off.
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Thanks for the pictures! does the metal ring stay on fine? i heard that it tends to fall off when pulling the lens off.
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I've been switching lenses often and the metal ring hasn't budged one bit. It seems to be stuck on there real good.
Interesting! May have to buy a set. You can still remove the battery cover without touching the metal ring?
i put in my order earlier today, i should receive it on friday/sat im looking forward to it! i wish that they threw in like a cheap lanyard to put the lenses on when you buy the set. but its okay!
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Interesting! May have to buy a set. You can still remove the battery cover without touching the metal ring?
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Sure can. I was concerned about that too but there's just enough room to take it off without touching.
Try shooting video with this yet?
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Try shooting video with this yet?
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Not yet. I'll try to shoot a couple samples tomorrow.
took a picture with my macro lens of the Photojojo fisheye lens.
one with a instagram filter, one without
^ Nice! It's crazy how much detail you can get with the macro.
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^ Nice! It's crazy how much detail you can get with the macro.
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the 1st one is the orginal, 2nd one is edited with contrast to make the details pop out.
How does the ring attach to the phone?
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juaninamillion said:
How does the ring attach to the phone?
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Go to page 1 near the bottom. The adhesive side of the ring stays on pretty well
With the adhesive side touching the phone, what is the other side? I'd be worried about not having a lens attached and it sticking to my pockets and attracting dirt.
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Updated July 3rd:
This is a DIY case I made using a cheap TPU case, Sugru, and a 30mm adapter ring. 30mm is one of the smallest standard sizes for lens accessories, most commonly used by camcorders. By having a case with a 30mm ring, I can use accessories like lenses, filters, and lens caps that are normally meant for camcorders.
The first version was centered around the international S II's LED/lens piece. The second version was centered around just the lens, and is the one I'm using now.
Currently waiting for lens cap and circular polarizing filter. Macro lens arrived today, and below are some shots taken with it, comparison pictures taken without it, and some pics of the actual lens/case
Cost (bought most from ebay):
Case: $1.50
Ring: about $1-2
Sugru: Sold in larger packs, but actually used amount comes out to perhaps $2 (http://sugru.com/)
Macro+wide angle kit: $15-$20
Circular polarizing filter: $5
Lens cap: $2
Also available, though I haven't bought it:
2x, 3x, 4x telephoto lenses: $15-$100
Various filters: $?
Step up rings: $1-2 (for use with other size accessories, like 37mm)
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Interesting!
yes very interesting, but seems like the flash would ruin each picture flashing into the lens, wouldn't it?
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yes very interesting, but seems like the flash would ruin each picture flashing into the lens, wouldn't it?
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The 30mm mount is for a CPL, lens cap and macro lens that are on their way. Maybe a 2x or 3x zoom in the future. No situation I need those in is going to require flash, especially not the kind of flash a phone gives
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The 30mm mount is for a CPL, lens cap and macro lens that are on their way. Maybe a 2x or 3x zoom in the future. No situation I need those in is going to require flash, especially not the kind of flash a phone gives
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I don't know about all the camera stuff I just was assuming kinda, but yea seems cool hope to see some test photos sometime.
cool
great idea! galaxy s3 is rolling out so get a design on it and might have future buyers if thats what ur heading toward.
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I don't know about all the camera stuff I just was assuming kinda, but yea seems cool hope to see some test photos sometime.
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CPL is a circular polarizing filter, which helps control light in outdoor pictures, reduces reflections, makes blue skies bluer etc. macro lens is for close-up shots, zoom self explanatory.
I already have a macro lens, but it's one of those tiny made-for-phones ones. Originally it came with a magnet, but I modified it:
Now it attaches to my case. The case in these pictures is a $1.30 one from ebay, one I absolutely love, so I tend to buy a ton of them and use them for various things like this. Got one unmodified one which the small macro lens fits into, then the one with the 30mm ring. One was cut up to make the little rubber thing that holds the small lens in place, one was cut up to make a microUSB dust protector, and several more have died to just testing stuff.
I also have a DIY tripod adapter that fits the case
So basically I'm making an entire accessory system around these $1.30 cases.
Finally, here's a macro image taken with the small (not a 30mm) macro lens
If anyone is interested in making their own there's a bit more info on materials, what to get etc here: http://www.pocketables.com/2012/06/from-the-diy-drawer-30mm-camera-accessory-adapter-case.html
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CPL is a circular polarizing filter, which helps control light in outdoor pictures, reduces reflections, makes blue skies bluer etc. macro lens is for close-up shots, zoom self explanatory.
I already have a macro lens, but it's one of those tiny made-for-phones ones. Originally it came with a magnet, but I modified it:
Now it attaches to my case. The case in these pictures is a $1.30 one from ebay, one I absolutely love, so I tend to buy a ton of them and use them for various things like this. Got one unmodified one which the small macro lens fits into, then the one with the 30mm ring. One was cut up to make the little rubber thing that holds the small lens in place, one was cut up to make a microUSB dust protector, and several more have died to just testing stuff.
I also have a DIY tripod adapter that fits the case
So basically I'm making an entire accessory system around these $1.30 cases.
Finally, here's a macro image taken with the small (not a 30mm) macro lens
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So the final photo was taken with the phone with the lens you installed? That looks great(at least to a non photographer person) any plans to make and sell, for those less talented?
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So the final photo was taken with the phone with the lens you installed? That looks great(at least to a non photographer person) any plans to make and sell, for those less talented?
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No, the final photo was taken with the tiny made-for-cellphones lens you see in some of the images you quoted. The result with that lens is what made me go ahead with the 30mm system which this thread is really about, which uses "real" lenses, not that "made-for-cellphone thingies
And no I don't really have any plans to sell, but at a cost of about $5 per case for just the adapter case, it wouldn't be hard to make those plans. Then all you need is lenses and other things off eBay or elsewhere and they screw right in
too good!!
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No, the final photo was taken with the tiny made-for-cellphones lens you see in some of the images you quoted. The result with that lens is what made me go ahead with the 30mm system which this thread is really about, which uses "real" lenses, not that "made-for-cellphone thingies
And no I don't really have any plans to sell, but at a cost of about $5 per case for just the adapter case, it wouldn't be hard to make those plans. Then all you need is lenses and other things off eBay or elsewhere and they screw right in
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Well if you can get about the same effect or better using actual camera accessories then I'd pay probably 15$ , once you are able to get some photos up showing the whole setup would work you may have your first customer....pretty sure this is one of those impulse buys when you buy something cool that you know you don't need lol
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Well if you can get about the same effect or better using actual camera accessories then I'd pay probably 15$ , once you are able to get some photos up showing the whole setup would work you may have your first customer....pretty sure this is one of those impulse buys when you buy something cool that you know you don't need lol
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If you only want to play with it a bit, this is a good kit to start with:
http://dx.com/p/universal-13mm-wide...ent-for-digital-cameras-and-cell-phones-14953
It's the same as what took that picture. It comes with a macro and wide angle lens, and attaches magnetically to an adhesive metal ring you stick around the camera lens. I didn't like the magnet system and made the stick-in system that you see in the images that have been quoted here. It's basically a nice "starter kit"
I was so impressed by it and found it so fun doing macro shots that I started the 30mm project. Parts wise for it you can count $5 for case parts, $20 for macro/wide angle lens kit, $5 for a circular polarizing filter, about $2 for a lens cap, and while I haven't ordered one, about $20 for a 2x/3x telephoto lens.
Still waiting for all the accessories aside from what's on the case, but once stuff starts coming in, I'll post extensive samples.
you can try this..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-in-1-Lens...403085?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc1334f4d
good work!
Wow! Awesome! Very interesting to try..
I was stupid enough to order the macro lens from Dealextreme, which we all know doesn't give a rat's ass if the item ships in two days or two months. I checked back in to see it hadn't even shipped, so I canceled it and re-ordered it on eBay. Should ship Monday, so will still be a while until it arrives :/ CPL should be right around the corner though
awesome !!! :good::good:
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I am going to make one now
Looks like a great project. My only thought as a photographer is that you should make sure that you align the centre of the adapter ring with the centre of the phone lens. This will ensure that any lenses that you mount are optically aligned. If you don't do this, there is a great risk of introducing a lot of distortion.
Phil
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Looks like a great project. My only thought as a photographer is that you should make sure that you align the centre of the adapter ring with the centre of the phone lens. This will ensure that any lenses that you mount are optically aligned. If you don't do this, there is a great risk of introducing a lot of distortion.
Phil
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That was one of the things I feared.. Guess I'll have to redo the case at one point then. Shouldn't be an issue since I have both more cases and rings on the way
Apparently the large ring around the rear camera is magnetic and can fit mobile-camera lenses onto it. Pretty neat.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1q6jv7/nexus_5_camera_has_magnet_ring_builtin_for_addon/
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Some lenses on Amazon.
EDIT2// According to fellow xda users, some lenses do not work. Purchase with caution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47389647&postcount=25
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47414109&postcount=28
EDIT// Looks like this info was posting already in the General section, Sorry!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518274
That's pretty cool. I'd love a slim cap for the lens, almost like a screen protector but just for the lens.
The magnet on mine appears to be fairly weak, not sure how well it would hold onto a lens. probably why the picture with the lens on the phone is sitting face down.
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The magnet on mine appears to be fairly weak, not sure how well it would hold onto a lens. probably why the picture with the lens on the phone is sitting face down.
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Same here. It was struggling to pick up the paper clip, but it barely does.
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The magnet on mine appears to be fairly weak, not sure how well it would hold onto a lens. probably why the picture with the lens on the phone is sitting face down.
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yep mine was hardly able to hold a large paper clip
Check out the video linked below, the lens stays on just fine.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13771866/Nexus5_camera.mov
there are maybe also magnets in the lenses, set in so, that they attract to the N5 ? dont know just an idea
edit: after i have seen the video I am pretty sure that there are also magnets in the lenses. Very cool, now it makes sense that the lens is that big. The camera hardware in the case is small like in other phones
How much better could these attachments make your pictures?
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How much better could these attachments make your pictures?
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Glad you asked.
From the thread linked in the OP.
https://plus.google.com/107285527307887284949/posts/5A2MCa1irfU for a photo without macro lens.
https://plus.google.com/107285527307887284949/posts/FBao21NLe5t for a photo with the macro lens attachment.
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Glad you asked.
From the thread linked in the OP.
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Would these only improve macro images? I really like to take scenery pictures, so would you say it would help with farther away images?
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Would these only improve macro images? I really like to take scenery pictures, so would you say it would help with farther away images?
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You would just have to buy the appropriate lens for what you want to do.
I had an Olloclip for my iPhone when I had it, I loved it. It had a wide angle, fisheye and macro lenses.
This is awesome! I will for sure be looking into this...
I have a magnetic macro lens that works beautifully with the N5. Got it from DealXtreme for under $10 way back when.
Here's a sample
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ahfunaki said:
You would just have to buy the appropriate lens for what you want to do.
I had an Olloclip for my iPhone when I had it, I loved it. It had a wide angle, fisheye and macro lenses.
This is awesome! I will for sure be looking into this...
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Right, but for far away shots is the wide-angle lens the only thing that is available? I'm just curious if there is anything out there that will maybe make the shot seem closer. Something similar to optical zoom.
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Right, but for far away shots is the wide-angle lens the only thing that is available? I'm just curious if there is anything out there that will maybe make the shot seem closer. Something similar to optical zoom.
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The Photojojo telephoto will give you 2x zoom, I'm sure there is something more powerful out there though...
Anyone has more links to Dealxtreme o whatever lenses? i dont know about this world but it seems to be pretty cool.
Thanks
So watch out for your Bank cards. Don't put them in the same pocket as the magnetic lens.
official img from photojojo site.
I'm sure this phone is N5...
this img appeared only when I accessed from my N5... not showing when accessed from laptop
i don't know how well it will perform combined with the ois. if the sensor and the internal lens moves because of the ois shouldn't also the external lens move? i'm not an expert in photography, but i think that if the sensor moves it probably will be out of the focal point of the external lens leading to crappy photos.
Not on nexus 5 but here is a old thread and pics using different lenses
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815338
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I have a magnetic macro lens that works beautifully with the N5. Got it from DealXtreme for under $10 way back when.
Here's a sample
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Mmmm yummy!
So after all the developments we've seen in phones in past few years, digital zoom is as useless as it ever was (only hollywood has access to some amazing tech in this field). Anyway, with no built in optical zoom in Nexus 5, I started looking out and bought myself an 8X zoom lens with a manual focus ring.
Before anything else, here're some results:
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In the first set I was amazed even at that distance I could easily make out individual leaves on the tree behind those flags. I found it quite impressive. Wouldn't you say? (all pics are reduced from actual size from nearly 4MB to less than 1MB)
Now the best part, the price 8.56CAD (Less than Rs 500)! With FREE SHIPPING
And it comes with a mount which allows the lens to be used with almost any phone camera, and besides that the lens itself can be used as a very decent 8X zoom monocular/telescope.
The lowest focal length is 3m, so you can get real closeup pics of (say) a spider on your ceiling too :laugh: I used it on my birds, who never stay still when I come near with a camera
The mount also has a standard tripod input, so you can mount your phone on any tripod you might have. Its a big plus.
The above are all pros, and for cons: There's some chromatic aberration where sharp lines with high contrast meet, but that's normal for all inexpensive lenses.
And here's the link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8X-Optical-Z...e-Phone-Apple-iPhone-4-4S-5-D9-/400601927751?
The above listing has ended, vin4yak suggested more:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X-Optical-...le-Phone-Apple-iPhone-4-4S-5-HP-/141028916787
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X-Optical-...e-Phone-Apple4-iPhone4-4S-5-UTS-/151217074247
So.. what do you all think?
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Wow look realy good!
i will order one myself!
Great, enjoy!
By the way, I missed mentioning in my OP that the mount also has a standard tripod input, so you can mount your phone on any tripod you might have. Its a big plus.
ps. your forum name gave me a chuckle!
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So after all the developments we've seen in phones in past few years, digital zoom is as useless as it ever was (only hollywood has access to some amazing tech in this field). Anyway, with no built in optical zoom in Nexus 5, I started looking out and bought myself an 8X zoom lens with a manual focus ring.
Before anything else, here're some results:
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Before
After
In the first set I was amazed even at that distance I could easily make out individual leaves on the tree behind those flags. I found it quite impressive. Wouldn't you say? (all pics are reduced from actual size from nearly 4MB to less than 1MB)
Now the best part, the price 8.56CAD (Less than Rs 500)!
And it comes with a mount which allows the lens to be used with almost any phone camera, and besides that the lens itself can be used as a very decent 8X zoom monocular/telescope.
The lowest focal length is 3m, so you can get real closeup pics of (say) a spider on your ceiling too :laugh: I used it on my birds, who never stay still when I come near with a camera
The above are all pros, and for cons: There's some chromatic aberration where sharp lines with high contrast meet, but that's normal for all inexpensive lenses.
And here's the link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8X-Optical-Z...e-Phone-Apple-iPhone-4-4S-5-D9-/400601927751?
So.. what do you all think?
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Nice thing! One question, how much did u pay for the shipping?
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Nice thing! One question, how much did u pay for the shipping?
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Forgot to mention, the price is inclusive of shipping! :laugh:
Wow! Thanks man! BTW, the ebay link says listing has ended..
Here are some other links you might wanna add to the OP!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X-Optical-...e-Phone-Apple4-iPhone4-4S-5-UTS-/151217074247 US $8.36
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X-Optical-...le-Phone-Apple-iPhone-4-4S-5-HP-/141028916787 AU $8.36 with $1 shipping
vin4yak said:
Wow! Thanks man! BTW, the ebay link says listing has ended..
Here are some other links you might wanna add to the OP!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X-Optical-...e-Phone-Apple4-iPhone4-4S-5-UTS-/151217074247 US $8.36
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8X-Optical-...le-Phone-Apple-iPhone-4-4S-5-HP-/141028916787 AU $8.36 with $1 shipping
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Thanks, Added
Here's an all in one package on AliExpress for 13.90$ with tripod and holder included. You also have the choice which color you prefer
new 8x Zoom Optical Lens Universal Telephone Telescope Camera For Mobile Phone Android Phone With Tripod + Holder
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-...one-Android-Phone-With-Tripod/1345134098.html
I ordered this.. Thanks for the inspiration for wasting money
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bofbaz said:
Here's an all in one package on AliExpress for 13.90$ with tripod and holder included. You also have the choice which color you prefer
new 8x Zoom Optical Lens Universal Telephone Telescope Camera For Mobile Phone Android Phone With Tripod + Holder
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-...one-Android-Phone-With-Tripod/1345134098.html
I ordered this.. Thanks for the inspiration for wasting money
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Great, though I already have 2 tripods so I'd have still bought the same one
Do you have prior experience with AliExpress? I have always gone with eBay sellers and have great experience with them over the years. I tried DealExtreme a few times and always regretted it. Last I ordered from them was Nov-13, which I finally received in last week of Feb-14
AliExpress is as safe as eBay and has much more gadgets
Well, I've always made great experience with AliExpress.. There's also buyer's protection for 60 days, not only 45 as PayPal. Try it...
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Alright, thanks. That's good enough for me to give it a shot next time.
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it looks like the lens is on a slide rail?
so it fits no problem? the title does say its for iPhone..
Any pics of it on your N5?
gd6noob said:
it looks like the lens is on a slide rail?
so it fits no problem? the title does say its for iPhone..
Any pics of it on your N5?
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Yeah, I had the same question in mind..
@the_rebel Can you please post some pics of the device with and without the nexus 5 attached to it? It would be great. Thanks!
Alright, here goes:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9Bg_GtAO8DTREZIdVZDaGFIZnc/edit
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9Bg_GtAO8DTVXAwbFNaZEJjRW8/edit
With and without the phone attached. The lens is mounted on a tray sliding on a guiding rail (see arrows in first pic), then there's a thumb screw to tighten it in place (clearly visible in both pics). The mount has springs inside that allow it to stretch and grab a phone even larger than N5.
The lens hole is exactly the size of the black ring around N5 lens, but even if that had been much smaller, it'd be ok as the lens on the phone is much smaller than the surrounding black ring.
Best way to attach it is first fit the mount to see that the lens hole is lined up, and then screw in the lens.
Let me know if there are any more questions.
By the way, I dropped the lens yesterday on a stone floor from about 5ft, it left a small mark on the body but everything else is undamaged - nice to know, eh?