DIY Smartphone Photography

The Alex Wild Droplet iPhone Lens Makes It Easy to Take Pro Pictures

The Alex Wild droplet iPhone lens is a DIY method towards creating microscopic images using a simple smartphone. This creation is completely free and can be done within the comfort of any location that has water.

All one must do is simply take a droplet of water and have it cover the lens on an iPhone. The larger and rounder the droplet is the higher the images magnification will be and the droplet will slowly evaporate lessening its effect. The water will move easily with the users slightest touch so best results usually occur if the smartphone is held still. The idea is to get just a small droplet of water above the lens so as long as users are careful to ensure they do not soak their phone in water-- the resulting images should be stunning.

DIY Smartphone Photography
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Where This Applies

Photography Accessories
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SCORE
2.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 23%
Activity 29%
Freshness 8%

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