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DIY 79p Macro Lens for the iPhone
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 1:39PM
If you are stuck with your existing iPhone contract for a while, but lust after the macro lens abilities of the 3GS then read on.
Pick up one of the Pocket Magnifiers (available at random places everywhere - mine cost 79p).
Ironically this picture is blurred because of the problem I'm writing about.
Keep it in your wallet until you come across those rare occasions when you need to take a close up photo then hold the magnifier against the iPhone lens and take your picture . The results aren't perfect, but should be good enough to ensure your iPhone has a much better chance of deciphering that barcode or QR code.
Without the magnifier
With the magnifier (both pictures taken with an iPhone 3g)
Without
With
Pick up one of the Pocket Magnifiers (available at random places everywhere - mine cost 79p).
Ironically this picture is blurred because of the problem I'm writing about.Keep it in your wallet until you come across those rare occasions when you need to take a close up photo then hold the magnifier against the iPhone lens and take your picture . The results aren't perfect, but should be good enough to ensure your iPhone has a much better chance of deciphering that barcode or QR code.
Without the magnifier With the magnifier (both pictures taken with an iPhone 3g) Without With
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