# Paper-Thin Smartphone Lenses The 'BLIPS' Camera Lenses Offer Macro and Micro Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-lenses References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/blips-macro-and-micro-camera-smartphone-lenses-11-05-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blips/blips) Utilizing [aftermarket camera lenses on a smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux) usually consists of large components that need to be added or removed, but 'BLIPS' look to change this. Currently available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip), the 'BLIPS' lenses come in both [macro and micro options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2), and are designed to be adhered to the rear of a smartphone. The paper-thin design of the 'BLIPS' lenses help to upgrade devices without having to worry about keeping an oversized lens on-hand. The 'BLIPS' camera lenses make use of specialized lenses that are perfectly designed to fit onto the camera lens of a smartphone to change the perception without needing multiple layers of lenses. The sticky label-like design of the 'BLIPS' lenses allows them to be placed onto the lens and removed over and over without losing grip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper-thin Camera Lenses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more compact and lightweight camera lenses for smartphones to enhance photography capabilities. - **Adhesive Camera Lens Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative adhesive solutions for camera lenses that allow for easy application and removal on smartphones. - **Single-layer Lens Attachments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design single-layer lens attachments that provide versatile photography options for smartphone users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of innovative camera lens attachments tailored for smartphones to meet the growing demand for enhanced photography capabilities. - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced camera lens technologies that cater to the mobile photography market and offer improved convenience and flexibility. - **Adhesive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new adhesive solutions with optimal stickiness and reusability features for various applications, including camera lens attachments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1.md) - [Photographer-Grade Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series.md) - [Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tseries-mobile-lenses.md) - [Magnetic Detachable Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack.md) - [Supplemental Smartphone Lens Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imicro-q3.md) - [Full Lens-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-2.md) - [Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens.md)