Today at XDA Portal, I saw some people found a macro lense for their HTC EVO. I'm jealous You can go ahead and check the thread here.
So I want to discuss possible compatible macro lens for the HTC HD2. Looking at the macro lens for the HTC EVO, it's round in shape. We also know for a fact that the EVO's camera is round, while the HD2 is a bit square-and-round-ish, so I thought this isn't going to work well on our HD2.
Similar products:
-Jelly Lens
-Adjustable Camera Lens
So what do you guys think?
If you want really good pictures you use a camera, if you want really good video you use a camcorder, simple as that. Let's face it the HD2 will always be a phone first, and having those huge attachments to carry around for some macro shots... you might as well just bring a camera, it just isn't sensible.
I am getting this weird blur or rip on the camera/video during night shots. It looks like a tear in the matrix. Phone is only two days old so no abuse yet to the camera itself. The lens itself does not have one ounce of smudge on it. Any suggestions?
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Hi all, I just want to share my experiences I made today.
I have bought a Wide/Macro Lens like used in the Video (from Amazon, they all seems to be pretty the same) and it is NOT working! The magnets from the lens are not attracting to the magnets in the phone, they are pushing away! Be aware, I don't thing there is a standardized way how the lens manufacturers build in the magnet since it is designed to hold to a metal ring and not to another magnet.
I tried to hold the lens just to take a test picture but the magnet interferes with the OIS, in some positions it caused hard vibrations within the N5's camera lens that was also visible in the camera app preview picture.
I would be careful with this lenses! I think the magnets in the N5 are designed for the OIS and not for some cheap 3rd party lenses. Gladly my OIS still seems to work flawless (This seems also to be why Google is not advertising such feature)
fireproofrev said:
(from Amazon, they all seems to be pretty the same)
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It's already known that some cheap ones on Amazon have more-or-less random magnetic polarity. The only ones confirmed for being consistent are the ones on Photojojo. As for messing with OIS, I don't have first-hand experience with these lenses, but it seems that that was also confirmed for not happening with the Photojojo lenses.
Unless you got the Photojojo ones through Amazon. Then you might want to post this in those other threads about this too, so people will see this result.
You could always take out the magnet and flip it around
Andypandiiee said:
You could always take out the magnet and flip it around
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I tried to (with a little flat screwdriver), but it seems to be pressed in, it fits very tight. Maybe I try it tomorrow again (heat up a little??).
attached a picture of the lens
(at the amazon picture a silver one was shown but they delivered this black version)
All of this effort to turn a phone into a camera... Why not just buy an SLR and enjoy real photography? Hell, even a cheap point and shoot blows away any phone camera.
Stay Frosty said:
All of this effort to turn a phone into a camera... Why not just buy an SLR and enjoy real photography? Hell, even a cheap point and shoot blows away any phone camera.
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uhm.. this is totally wrong, I don't want a great picture quality, I want a wide-lens to have a wider angle for party snapshots or being out with some friends. You can increase the visibility range alot and I like the effect, so why not? I definitely DONT want to carry a camera all the time (by the way I have also a canon eos d1000, yeah I know it is just a "cheap" DSLR but it is enough for me).
This is not a "camera has too bad quality" thread (IMO the N5 camera is great) so go away
By the way, the lens is working perfect with the metal ring on my GNex
I can also confirm this. I bought these from Amazon. Received these today and when tried to put them on ... the reverse polarity on the magnet on the lens and the one on the camera itself repel each other. I was only able to hold the lens in place with my hand to try out the macro lens (picture attached). However I didn't experience any vibration or OIS not working. OIS was working fine for me. I used HDR+ mode.
Anyways, lenses are going back. Only lens confirmed to work with N5 are from Photojojo and since those lenses are way overpriced I will not buy them.
zoomed out photo was taken at the closest distance where the on-screen camera focus ring turned green. YMMV.
Excuse the fingers in the macro shot as I was holding the lens with one hand while taking the photo.
enjoy
Here's my post from another thread about this:
Got the photojojo and ehh not impresive at all. Although this one didn't seem to affect the camera like the others. When put up to the camera it didn't flicker like the cheap Amazon ones. Also it required me to have the metal ring attached
You're better off going with a product called Easy Macro. It's a macro lens attached to a band that fits around your phone so no magnets
Overall for $25 it's not worth it IMO. I'm returnng it and sticking with my easy macro.
Here are some images
Here are the full resolution ones taken with my n5 and the fisheye lens. It was an act of god to get it to focus right lol
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fullsize of the last 3 images taken with my dslr
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I ordered the Photojojo's from Amazon -- FROM Photojojo, and it's no-go jojo for my photo phono circo.
Anyway, the magnet doesn't work at all. Not quite reversed polarity that I can tell, but only one small area wants to attract. Not enough to keep the lens on.
Yea. The magnet on my phone barely holds up a paperclip. I seriously doubt it was designed for lenses. If it was, Google would be all over that with their advertising, especially since they have been flaunting their photo capabilities.
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Here's my post from another thread about this:
Got the photojojo and ehh not impresive at all. Although this one didn't seem to affect the camera like the others. When put up to the camera it didn't flicker like the cheap Amazon ones. Also it required me to have the metal ring attached
You're better off going with a product called Easy Macro. It's a macro lens attached to a band that fits around your phone so no magnets
Overall for $25 it's not worth it IMO. I'm returnng it and sticking with my easy macro.
Here are some images
Here are the full resolution ones taken with my n5 and the fisheye lens. It was an act of god to get it to focus right lol
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fullsize of the last 3 images taken with my dslr
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Are you enjoying them so far cause I would love to get my hands on some extra lenses for this phone if they work good and yes I have a dslr as well but not always on me
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dakunclear said:
Are you enjoying them so far cause I would love to get my hands on some extra lenses for this phone if they work good and yes I have a dslr as well but not always on me
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The fisheye lenses that I got were REALLY subpar to me, so I returned it. Since I had to attach a metal ring to the camera lens so that the lens could stick to it, I couldn't really justify it. Like I said in my earlier post I really like the easy macro because it's on a band and I can easily remove it. If I found a fisheye that was on a band like that I might get it, but idk the image quality wasnt that great either and the metal ring was really a turnoff Use amazon, buy it and if you dont like it then return it
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I tried to hold the lens just to take a test picture but the magnet interferes with the OIS, in some positions it caused hard vibrations within the N5's camera lens that was also visible in the camera app preview picture.
I would be careful with this lenses! I think the magnets in the N5 are designed for the OIS and not for some cheap 3rd party lenses. Gladly my OIS still seems to work flawless (This seems also to be why Google is not advertising such feature)
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Oh boy!!! I can now confirm this. After a long time I couldn't control myself and bought another set of lenses from Amazon and decided to stick the provided ring to the phone lens. Macro lens seemed to work fine however as soon as I mounted the wide angle lens ... OIS started freaking out so bad I can't even begin to describe. You can feel the vibrations and see it on the screen as well. I immediately removed the lens and put it away. OP was right about this little thing ... I won't be using wide angle lens to avoid any permanent damage to OIS in the phone .
Any kind of strong magnet will also disorient the directional sensor while using google maps. I was wondering why the turn by turn navi would randomly tell me to make a U-turn.
Test for yourself. Pop open google maps and locate your position. Then put a magnet near the top half of the phone, you'll see your directional pointer spin away.
Stay Frosty said:
All of this effort to turn a phone into a camera... Why not just buy an SLR and enjoy real photography? Hell, even a cheap point and shoot blows away any phone camera.
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Yeah good luck. A dedicated camera like an SLR or a point and shoot won't be there when that spur of the moment photo presents itself to you.
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Stay Frosty said:
All of this effort to turn a phone into a camera... Why not just buy an SLR and enjoy real photography? Hell, even a cheap point and shoot blows away any phone camera.
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So much NO in this post. "real Photography"? Please. The fact that a photo is taken with a phone vs a DSLR vs medium format vs etc etc is irrelevant. You don't need a (relatively) expensive camera to take good photos. You need creativity and opportunity, that's it.
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I was almost tempted to buy one to play with my N5 camera.. but reading this thread made me worried..
Now I used that little money and bought a wireless charger... should be coming to me tomorrow..
Good to know -- thanks for the warning, you just saved me some time/money no doubt!
I played around some today comparing the Force camera to the Hasselblad mod. As was expected, the Force did better in non zoom situations and the HB in zoom situations. I think there's still some room for the HB camera to improve through software updates.
These two photos are full zoom plus crop, which isn't terribly easy for a cell phone camera. Naturally the HB blew it away.
First pic is Force, second HB.
Next two photos are full zoom, no crop. Again, HB has the advantage. First pic is Force, second HB.
But in non zoom situations the Force has the upper hand.
First pic is Force, second is HB.
The flip of the previous photos. First pic is Force, second is HB.
Another full zoom plus crop. Not the same shot as it was a moving train.
First pic is HB, Second pic is Force.
benjamminh said:
The flip of the previous photos.
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benjamminh said:
But in non zoom situations the Force has the upper hand.
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What device took what?
I labeled them in the posts now but I thought it would be pretty clear.
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I labeled them in the posts now but I thought it would be pretty clear.
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Thanks. My Moto is never overestimate the intelligence of a person.
Your photos prove what I've been trying to tell people on G+. The HB is good when zooming but the Z Force takes better photos otherwise.
I do think there's potential with software updates for the HB to improve.
One more comparison, again a zoom.
Just ordered a Hasselblad out of sheer curiosity. Moto Mods are such a cool concept compared to the shoddy implementation by LG, it'll be hard to switch to any other phones unless Moto releases a new mod enabled device.
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Just ordered a Hasselblad out of sheer curiosity. Moto Mods are such a cool concept compared to the shoddy implementation by LG, it'll be hard to switch to any other phones unless Moto releases a new mod enabled device.
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did you find a deal? or just decided to go with it?
which Moto Z are you putting it on?
CadillacMike said:
did you find a deal? or just decided to go with it?
which Moto Z are you putting it on?
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I got it as a seller refurbished item from eBay... 179$ US with shipping and duties, came to 100$ cheaper than if I got it in Canada.
I'm putting this on a Z-force droid! I wanna sell my RX100 camera, so I'm hoping the combination of the Hasselblad and Moto Z will be sufficient.
it's a real shame that the hasselblad doesn't actually help to get a better picture
hows the camera speed when using the mod?
The Hasselblad mod is definitely much much better than the force camera it has better stabilization, wider aperture and almost a full manual adjustment not to mention the raw imaging which take us to a new dimension
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Try Camera FV-5 with the stock camera....do not have the mod so I cant test it, but that does full manual controls plus raw capture
You can't really compare the Moto Z camera's "Zoom" to the Hasselblad's "Zoom" as these are two different technologies. One is digital zoom while the other is optical. The only way to truly compare the two would be to not use zoom on the Moto Z and use the zoom on the Hasselblad mod and crop the Moto Z picture to match the zoom on the mod - then compare the two images side by side.
Yes and no because you can also crop the zoomed in Hasselblad shot. But I agree it's generally better not to use the digital zoom on a cell phone camera.
Hello everyone, after the replacement of the motherboard in the phone i notice that the telephoto lens is getting small spot of dust, anyone know something about? its normal? thank you, cheers