First of, "for fun and practice", y so serious? It was never intended to compete. so im not sure why sifu are so speechless with it

Secondly, i already been there, and i know how stock camera performs But, even with crop or lossless zoom, you are still bound to 15cm focal distance, here, im at 10cm now (same as N8) Without using zoom at all (Preserving pureview supersampling, if using in 8mp/5mp/3mp ), and significant bokeh & details. Just wana c how to improve on utilizing the 38MP in macro (well, in that case i guess you haven't seen David Detko FLICKR's with the use of Minolta MD Rokkor lens in 808 for creativity shots ) FYI, the reason i crop at 1st is that i haven't get used to the "new" focal distance for the "new lens" yet. You can refer to my full 38MP shots without crop on 2nd shot, which is my true intention.

Your sample shot here clearly uses zoom (although no cropping), thus Pureview supersampling is lost at this stage, if you viewed at original resolution, you'll see what i mean) anyway, as usual your shots are at best and im not making a comparison here. Just to be clear.

3rdly, this is just a test\experiment of my own. End of story. Though might be interesting to share and gather some useful guides on improving the test. Guess I'm on my own then

This post has been edited by realjazzcoke: Jul 2 2013, 12:20 AM

hmm.. this is my first posting on something related to macro lenses, did you see any of my post which is NOT using any of the macro lenses earlier ?

In terms of image quality, no, the stock is way better (cheap lens used vs CZ lens, no comparison at all ).

In terms of attention to detail and bokeh for macro, significant improved, can make use of 38MP in a much closer range for macro shots, i have a new custom version 2.5 (my own numbering) which can take me @ 5cm focal distance for macro. But i ain't gonna share it here, since this is what i received from the audience

In other words, i'll share my project somewhere else for the marco lens

Thanks for watching anyway Hopefully this wont spoil the sharing experience here.

Yours something like this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-0-67x-Wide-An...=item4607c186b0

When travelling, can I stick and remove it easily on the go? Description not very clear.

No bro..mine is way cheaper than that, and i mean "Cheap" all the way , its an easy DIY, i use those cheap presbyopia lens (cough ... can be bought in those fun & cheer shop), then uses tack-it removable adhesive to stick to the phone (no residue, easy to clean, reuseable)

The problem is, u have to get used of taking on & off, but for me, worth if you would like to go for some nice bokeh effect without digital zoom/lossless zoom, while getting you closer to your object and preserving some details. And oso compact size when compared to a DSLR lens

This DIY method belongs to a master in CARI forum, though sharing among you guys if u get interest in Macro shots...

This post has been edited by realjazzcoke: Jul 2 2013, 12:32 AM

Lol at aspire.

I dunno why you get so offended over a small thing. No one said you cant do that.

Since you are professional i have to right to explain to you. Maybe in your group friends you and dont understand the meaning of macro and the real capability of macro lens.

Here some samples
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_christian/se...7893582/detail/



Of course i know the minimum focus thing i overcome that on all the mobile phones.

I show you that not to compare how professional you are but to show if you done right it can gives a better result. My dragonfly photo as well not to show how expert you are in macro lens but to show the phone still have it ways to go closer.

You are professional END OF STORY. I dont want to be better than you because you are the best.

Lastly I am sorry for commenting on your professional work. I will improve my skills because its not at par with your skill and to prevent future misunderstanding i wont comment about your professional work in future.

Hope that clarify your confusion.

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Jul 2 2013, 07:33 AM

Funny sifu, since when i mentioned of professionalism on my work? and i dont feel that you have offended me. That is why i clarify my works and my purpose doing it. If i DO feel offended by you, i wont even bother of explaining

My initial start on this project is to share with a little help from a small, easy & cheap DIY Macro lens, it might aid those mobile phones camera which are not good at macro distance. For some source that i gather from the net, it was all started for those phones which has a FIXED focus with it (sealed fate of not able to get macro shots). By using this method, they too can capture some decent macro and enjoying some fun while at it. And this method can be applied to ALL mobile phones, not only to 808

The video you showed me are using proper professional macro lens, not cheap DIY like mine in this case, i already know the weakness of such DIY when compared. Thanks for the reference. And i think u get it wrong sifu, this method was never ever started to compete with professional tools, let alone "real capabilities of macro lens".

Like i said earlier, i already know how to go further with the stock camera hardware (even if i have to go down all the way 3MP + maximum loss less zoom). But at the expenses of dissolved details and PureView's supersampling are lost at this stage.

Im not sure why sifu feel so offended by my clarifications, i used other ppl's work as reference (always), not comparison. Im sorry for even bringing these shots to the community

This post has been edited by realjazzcoke: Jul 2 2013, 09:22 AM

got another method , take the lens from a disposable camera and its makes a macro lens ... XD

Aspire no need to quote all picture and post lengthy words and then in the end show ur picture is better than anyone. Unless if the person asked for ur comments and critics.

Anyone with 808 is the same like u only, no big difference.. Shoot anything also will look good..

ppl post here just for the sake of posting. For fun, or for whatever reason. Post tits oso got. Lol. As long as this thread live..

its v11 already, ppl come and go, if u start commenting and comparing to ur own even the person not ask, then ppl may not come anymore.. All go..

sorry ya..

Yup. alot of ways to enjoying macro creativity (imagine if your cameraphone doesn't comes with auto focus ) but i find this is the cheapest way (again, this idea originally from a master in CARI forum, not me)

I oso tried use magnify glass to do, result not that nice~ and abit dizzy if prolong use

Again, as for FUN only

Mr. 1st if you dont plan to educate anyone you can either ignore or block me.

2nd whatever comment you give is not benefiting me or anyone
3rd read what real replied he knows how I took the shot but I do not know what the heck you are talking.

4th dont put words in other people mouth I dont owe you anything you cant even comment to help anyone improve their skills or your own.

5th Because you think you are professional don't act like you are smart I am waiting someone to give comment how I can improve my shots not a smart a** trying show off he is professional.

6th want talk nonsense please go kopitiam wanna show off you are professional go kopitiam.

Conclusion please show me which rules saying I cant comment if yes I will obey if not please buzz off.

Sorry ya

Have a happy day =)

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Jul 2 2013, 04:54 PM

This kind of macro lens cost how much?

ouch

xperia zl

lol, if you ignore the fire, everything will be fine. if you try to fight with it, chances is that you'll get your hands burned.

let's stay away from fire shall we?

this light will only lit when got wet or immerse in water..



This post has been edited by thesun: Jul 3 2013, 02:15 AM

Survey at local market at sunday
the very last of his kind
Samsung galaxy W


Untitled by Futo3, on Flickr

bro, u work in extreme environment? this doesn't look like commercial stuff.

not mine..
first time see, so i take picture..