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We can offer a variety of lenses suitable for all types of 'Camera Obscura' if you are not sure which type you require, or wish to order large quantities which may qualify for a discount, please send us an e-mail and we will be pleased to advise you. sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk

Assortment of Lenses

1=Glass Lenses 2=Plastic Lenses 3=Meniscus Lenses 4=Mirrors 5=Glass Sphere 6=Glass Prisms

Please select the lenses you require by selecting the 'add to cart' button, once your selection is added to your basket you can change quantities.You can check you cart here.


Biconvex Glass Lenses

These glass lenses are great for experiments as well as box Camera Obscura available in various Focal Lengths
Thickness may vary.

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Biconvex Lens (Glass) 38mm Diameter please select Focal Length .
38mm Diameter x Focal Length
Biconvex Lens (Glass) 50mm Diameter please select Focal Length.
50mm Diameter x Focal Length

We can supply lenses encased into a holder these may take 2-3 days longer for delivery as they are made to order.
50mm Diameter x Focal Length in holder

50mm lens in holder
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Biconcave Glass Lenses

A Concave lens is an Optical device which Transmits and Refracts Light, diverging the beam.
The lenses provide a wealth of opportunities for light and optics experiments. Ideal for lighting projects, scientific, Lab/Classroom experiment, projection, optical experiments, DIY Lithting projects, demonstrating optical principles, available in various Focal Lengths
Thickness may vary

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Biconcave Lens (Glass) 38mm Diameter please select Focal Length .
Focal Length
Biconcave Lens (Glass) 50mm Diameter please select Focal Length .
50mm Diameter x Focal Length

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Plastic Lenses

Plastic lenses are excellent value for schools workshops etc.

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Plastic Plano Convex lens 28mm Diameter x 100mm Focal Length £1.60 each.

28mm Plastic Lens

40mm Plastic Lens

Plastic Double Convex Biconvex Lenses 40mm Diameter x 120 Focal Length.

Plastic Lens 40mm dia x 120mm fl

34mm Plastic Lens with tabs

Plastic Double Convex Biconvex Lenses 34mm diameter x 45mm Focal Length with tabs.

Plastic Lens 34mm dia x 45mm fl with tabs.

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Meniscus Lenses

Plastic Meniscus Lenses are good quality and offer an inexpensive lens for small box or room sized Camera Obscura.

75mm Diameter with various Focal Lengths.

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Focal Length > 500mm
75mm Diameter
Focal Length < 490mm
75mm Diameter


Anti-Reflection and Hard Coated Meniscus Lenses:

Anti-Reflection coating results in a 20% brighter image. Hard Coating is a scratch resistant coating which inproves durability.

75mm Diameter with various Focal Lengths.

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Focal Length > 500mm
75mm Diameter

Focal Length < 490mm
75mm Diameter

Other Coated Meniscus Lenses
Other Diameter Hard Meniscus Lenses

Custom Meniscus Lenses

We can supply 75mm diameter lenses with custom focal lengths:
Uncoated @ £72
Coated @ £92

Custom Meniscus Lenses in stock
Custom Meniscus Lenses

Contact us with your requirements sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.ukand we will advise you the cost and delivery time.


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Achromatic Doublets

Achromatic Lenses

Mounted Achromatic Doublet

Achromatic Doublets have a second element to reduce aberrations due to the differing wavelengths of coloured light.
They are the optimal lens for Camera Obscura with focal length under 3m giving a superior image.

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Available on request sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk

Un Mounted Achromatic Doublets

Focal Length 355mm Diameter 64mm £690.63
Focal Length 486mm Diameter 64mm £690.63
Focal Length 750mm Diameter 50mm £252.50
Focal Length 850mm Diameter 77mm £1,051.88
Focal Length 1000mm Diameter 50mm £252.50
Focal Length 1524mm Diameter 103mm £2,613.75
Focal Length 1900mm Diameter 128mm £2,688.13

FL=Focal Length Dia=Diameter

Mounted Achromatic Doublets
Mounted in Black Anodised Aluminium Lens Holder

Focal Length 850mm Diameter 90mm £1,269.70
Focal Length 1524mm Diameter 116mm £2,762.50
Focal Length 1900mm Diameter 140mm £2,836.88
Focal Length 2280mm Diameter 128mm £2,995.00

FL=Focal Length Dia=Diameter

Achromatic Doublets Unmounted and Mounted are available in other sizes. Please send an email to Tony with any enquiries.

Enquiries to: tony@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk


Achromatic Triplets

Achromatic Triplets are made up of three lenses which serve to endure all wavelengths of light focus at the same point.
The are the optimal lens for Camera Obscura with focal lengths over 3m.

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Prices range from £5,000 per lens.


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Ray Box Plano Convex Lens

Ray Box Lens
These Plastic lenses are excellent value for school workshops etc. giving a wealth of opportunities for light and optics experiments.

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Ray Box Plano convex Lens 50mm x 45mm - 80mm/8cm focal length £6.50 each

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Camera Obscura Kits

Our Camera Obscuras Kits are made from biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA).

Box Camera Obscura Kit

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Learn how photography works by building your own camera obscura.By sliding the inner compartment you can zoom in/out for clearer focus. View the image projected inside the camera obscura on the viewing surface.
Our Box Camera Obscura Kit is very strong and easy to build it there are 13 components and a guide.

1 28mm Plano convex lens 100mm focal length.
1 black piece which is the lens holder lens.
4 white pieces which houses the lens holder and is the outside compartment.
2 pieces of tracing paper only 1 is needed the second is a spare.1 black piece is the viewing surface holder.
4 black pieces which houses the viewing surface and makes the inside compartment.

Size: Width 8cm - Height 8cm - Length closed = 13cm open = 21cm.

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£15.50

Room Camera Obscura Kit

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Make your own room camera Obscura with our simple to use kit.
Our Room Camera Obscura Kit is very easy to use there are 4 components and a guide. You will also need a lens and a blackout material up to 12mm thick,

Cut a hole in your blackout material fix the lens into the holder then attach.
If you want your image to be inverted simply add a dove prism with our prism holder.

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These can be bought with several options

75mm Lens Holder Options

38mm & 50mm Lens Holder

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Make your own Camera Obscura with our simple to use kit.
Our Kit is very easy to use there are 3 components and a guide. You will also need either a 38mm or 50mm diameter lens also available from our shop and a blackout material up to 12mm thick.
Cut a hole in your blackout material fix the lens into the holder then attach the holder to the blackout material.


38mm & 50mm Lens Holder Options

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Watch Glass

watch glass
Watch glasses are highly functional laboratory glassware that have a variety of uses in the classroom or lab.
These concave dishes are avaible in a 100mm and 75mm diameter, and work well as lids for flasks and beakers, or holding small samples for observation under a low-power microscope.
These watch glasses are ideal for evaporating liquids off of samples, such as growing seed crystals. They can be used for making lenses of ice or other liquids. Made from soda-lime glass with sturdiness in mind. Their 2.0 mm thick construction resists shattering. As they have ground edges, as well as a polished surface, thses are a safe product to handle in the classroom or the lab.

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Watch Glass

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First Surface Mirrors

First surface mirror

First surface mirror also known as front surface mirror is an optical mirror , providing superior accuracy for engineering and scientific applications. Unlike a standard mirror, which has the coating on the back side, first surface mirror provides a true reflection with no double image.

The 43mm x 61mm x 6mm suitible for replacement Kohler base mirror on Watson microsystem 70 micorscope.

Mirrors are normally cut to +/- one mm. These are all manufactured from Pilkington, best quality float glass. Mirrors are smoothed with no sharp edges and slightly blunted corners for safety.

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High quality first surface mirror suitable for most lens sizes sold here.
First Surface Mirror

We can supply mirrors of any size from 1mm thickness just send us a request sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk and we will let you know cost and delivery time.
If you need an mirror by a specific date, please make us aware when ordering.


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Bearing Races

Bearing Races

Bearing Races are useful when making rotating turrets. These aluminimum bearing races are available in two sizes.

Large = Outside Diameter: 325mm Inside Diameter: 264mm Thickness: 13.5mm

Small = Outside Diameter: 254mm Inside Diameter: 190mm Thickness: 14.5mm

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Bearing Races Size

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Objet de Science

Glass Sphere

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Diameter

Other sizes can be ordered from 40mm to 200mm. For quote please send an e-mail to sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk

High Quality Glass Prisms


High quality hand polished dove prism made from crystal glass, as it is handmade size can vary slightly.
Its trapezoidal shape makes it ideal for inverting pictures through total refelection. This prism is recommended for our room camera obscura holder.

These high quality 35x20x83mm Dove Prisms are £33.50

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High quality hand polished Equilateral prism made from crystal glass, as it is handmade size can vary slightly.

These high quality 60x30x30x30 Equilateral Prisms are £48.00

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Non optically Prisms

These non optically worked, with polished faces are a cheaper alternative Prism.

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Right Angle Prism 90x45x45 £9.00 each

Equilateral Prism

Equilateral Glass Prism

3D Mirascope Hologram Chamber

3d Mirascope

3D Visual: It can takes small objects and uses an optical illusion to create a 3D holographic projection.Objects can be changed easily for a variety of incredible effects.Challenge children's imaginations and recommended for ages 8 years and up.It makes a great conversation piece, and is perfectly sized for a desk or table top.


Size:about 15cm x 6.5cm

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£8.00

Classic Metal Gyroscope

Gyroscope

Gyroscope Are Scientific Educational Toys.
Size: 10.4cm x 7.9cm x 7.9cm - 4.09" x 3.11" x 3.11" (Approx.)
Package Includes:1 x Gyroscope 1 x String Ring 1 x Base

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Consultancy

We can offer to act as a consultant for £200 per day.
Most camera obscura do not require more than a couple of days work.
Whilst camera obscura are simple we can help take out some of the experimentation process.
Please contact us giving details of what you are proposing and we will be happy to discuss any requirements you may have.
tony@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk


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Delivery

Most lenses are in stock and will be sent out within 2 days, if they are not in stock they may take upto 14 days. Achromatic Doublets lenses delivery will be advised on enquiry.If there is any delay on any orders you will be advised by e-mail.We can offer a variety of lenses suitable for all types of 'Camera Obscura'
Postage in the UK is included.
For postal prices outside the UK either e-mail sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk stating your intended purchace and we will advise you of postal costs or once an order has been placed a email will be sent with the information.


IMPORT TAXES

When an order is shipped internationally, it may be subject to import taxes, customs duty and/or other fees imposed by the destination country. These charges will typically be due once the shipped goods arrive at the destination.
Such charge are not included in the product price or shipping costs. By placing an international order, the buyer is responsible for obtaining information regarding their country's laws, regulations and restrictions which may apply.

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Your Camera Obscura

We would love it if you could send us pictures of your Camera Obscura which we can publish on the website to give others ideas.