How to Make Home-made Camera Lenses from Simple Elements or Rangefinder Lenses | Round Glass Review

Making lenses at home from salvaged optical elements or inexpensive optical elements from wholesalers or surplus shops can provide a means to learn a lot about lens optics while creating captivating images not available from any other type of optic. This video provides some sample photos but primarily shows how to assemble camera lenses at home. This video also covers tips, tools, and tricks for making the most of this, including explaining some basic optical engineering principles that will help ensure your project succeeds.

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