Homemade Macro Lens...

[Stone]

Just made a very cheap macro lens for my phone. Works great with a good light source. Here's a few pictures of a silver dime. If anyone is interested I can tell you how to make one for under $5.

 

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[Carpdogman]

Very nice. We are waiting--Tell us how to make it.

 

[Stone]

All you need is a laser pointer, Bobby pin, and a piece of tape. I bought a laser pointer from Dollar General for $3. Remove the front cap and then get the lens from the pointer. The lens will fit snug in the Bobby pin. Now tape the Bobby pin to the back of your phone so the laser pointer lens is directly over the lens of your camera. Now get some good lighting and have fun.

 

[daemon1971]

Dude ..... That's awesome !

 

[relicmeister]

great idea, could you describe the lens? concave? double concave? I have access to a variety of lenses maybe i should just use trial and erro.r,
or just pick up a laser pointer.Are these the cheap dollar store ones?

 

[Stone]

It very small and double concaved. I got the laser pointer at Dollar General for $3. You will find it in the pet toy area. Just take the top cap off and there is another black cap underneath that unscrews and the lens falls right out but be careful, it is very small.