Camera phone microscope: optical lens for you entomologists
From the archive · 2012. Some products, prices and details mentioned here may have changed since this was written.
For the first time I'll be taking the liberty to talk about something that is not totally related to tenkara, but which I think you'll enjoy, and which may have applications in tenkara too. Do not worry, this will not be setting a precedent for posts about funny cats in the future. I believe you'll like learning how to turn your camera phone into a microscope.
Detail of the image above (Ralph and Lisa Cutter's business card) - NOT MAGNIFIED BY THE PHONE!
Recently I ran across this blog post talking about using a water drop to turn your camera phone into a microscope of sorts. Intriguing, but I did not try it right away and didn't think much about it since. Then, I went fishing with Ralph and Lisa Cutter, renowned anglers, fly fishing instructors and makers of the highly acclaimed film Bugs of the Underworld. Remembering the post I had read, I brought it up when they were taking some pictures of water life. At their home, the waterdrop lens became a source of great amusement, because it worked! So, I share it here with you.
Another perspective: find this on your $5 bill.
