dusjagr labs

Introduction

Simple Instruction
Step 1: Getting prepared...

Step 2: Play with the lens!

Step 3: Screw the lens, flip the lens, look at a pixel

Step 4: Build a practical and nice setup

Videos
Tardigrade couple recorded with 1.3 Megapixel webcam from TW, 20$

Tardigrade recorded with cheap 0.3 Megapixel webcam from TW, 5$

Blepharisma at highest magnification with cheap 0.3 Megapixel webcam from TW, 5$

Other models and setups
Step 1: Hack the webcam and unsrew the lens

Step 2: Remount the lens with an opaque-black tube and build a setup

Examples of Resolution
HTC HERO, 3,2-Zoll TFT-LCD Touchscreen mit HVGA-Auflösung (320 x 480)
3.2 inch = 81.28 mm
45mm / 320px = 140 micron

Human leukocyte cells (nucleus stain of chromosomes), effects of chromatic aberation

Fluorescent microbeads, diameter 1.8 micrometer

Fun Experiments

Beads of Thermoplastic Polymer from Struers, diameter approx 20-50 micron.

Looking at stuff, tardigrades, butterflies and amoebae...