Which lens for for phone photography?

[Nevets9333]

I was looking at the Polyplab version 2 clip to use on my smartphone, but then I saw one from IceCap and one from Orphek. All similar prices. Any one experience with them or are the all the same?

 

[Peace River]

I have been looking at lenses lately and compared the polyplabs v2 and icecap at MACNA. For a quick look and feel as well as some research online the poly labs lens is slimmer, however the icecap appeared to have a better macro lens and take better pictures (to my eyes - I realize this is subjective). I will probably buy the icecap lens this next month. Good luck with whatever way you decide to go!

 

[Nevets9333]

Thank you for the input. I am more interested in getting a picture closer to what it looks like in person, I may lean towards the IceCap if that is the case!

 

[Reefrats]

I'm looking at these too. Is the icecap the only one with the macro lens? I think I would like the macro lens.

 

[hotdrop]

Just shoot raw and adjust for color temperature no lens needed just an app

 

[Peace River]

I went ahead and got the #IceCap lens kit and am just starting to use it. I like it so far.

 

[Reefrats]

Thanks! That's the one l am leaning towards, though don't have anything in my tank to take photos of yet.

 

[Reefrats]

Just shoot raw and adjust for color temperature no lens needed just an app

can you do this on the iphone?

 

[Peace River]

can you do this on the iphone?

There is an app for the iPhone called “Aquarium cam” that I sometimes use that can counter some of the blues.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

@gcarroll you were talking about this at our last club meeting

 

[Leishman]

I have the polyplab V1. The yellow is perfect for the display and the orange is v good for the frag tank.
The macro is only good for things relatively close to the glass. Up to ~8” from the lens.

 

[Nevets9333]

I tried the icecap and polyplab, icecap worked better for me. Also I use the app "Snapseed" it is free and it works great.

 

[CoralVue_Marketing]

I tried the icecap and polyplab, icecap worked better for me. Also I use the app "Snapseed" it is free and it works great.

Snapseed is the best! This R2R post made me a believer:

Check here... The best Iphone app for pictures

Hey guys Im not sure How many people already know this app. I have been using for a wile. It takes the blue out of the pictures. Go to the app store and look for an app called Snapseed. After you download its very simple. 1 Choose a picture. click on open on the left top of the screen. 2 Click...

www.reef2reef.com

Here's a picture of an aquarium I touched up by simply following the OP's instructions:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...e-app-for-pictures.296967/page-5#post-3666829

Now I use it to make all my pictures look better! Adjusting a photo with your fingers is easier than using a mouse. It feels so natural! I turn almost-perfect pictures into perfect ones all the time by brightening faces of people that are dark or shaded. I take more pictures of my kids than my aquarium these days, so I am even more grateful for what this free tool is capable of.

 

[shadow1013]

Does anyone know who makes these lens that white labels them?

 

[vetteguy53081]

HAD THE POLYLAB AND WENT TO THE ORPHEK. LOVE THE ORPHEK, BUT ALSO WENT TO THE OPRHEK AS I RUN ONLY ORPHEL LIGHTING

 

[Night_shift_reefer_]

2nd snapseed. It’s great

 

[SupraSaltyReefer]

Check out Reefing Art Coral lens kit sold on Amazon. $30. Comes with 4 filters and macro lens. Works amazing.

Reefing Art Coral Lens Professional Photography 6Lenses Kit frag Rack Aquarium

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

I use the Orphek.

 

[schooncw]

Anyone try this? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aquarium-camera/id1279335875

 

[Jud]

Few photos I’ve taken with the orphek I just got. Love the results so far, for what like $25?