Mobile phone macro lens

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Out playing with my new macro lens for my Galaxy S3 mobile phone today and I have to say for mobile phone pictures I'm pleased with the results.

Only problem is I have to get right in close so I don't think I'll be taking any insect pictures with it :)

Maximum magnification without the lens on the left and with on the right.



 
If you have an old digital camera you're willing to dismantle you can do this:
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Remove one of the many lenses (mine had at least 3). Attach it directly ontop of your phone lens (blue tack works. I use some electricians tape)

Rest your phone on something and use an artifical light source. You will have to get very close to the subject. Better not to do it freehand.
 

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