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
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.
Biconvex Glass Lenses:
These glass lenses are great for experiments as well as box Camera Obscura available in various Focal Lengths
Postage in the UK is included please enquiry for postal prices outside the UK.
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
Postage in the UK is included please enquiry for postal prices outside the UK.
Plastic Biconvex Lenses:
Plastic lenses are excellent value for schools workshops etc.
Postage in the UK is included please enquire for postal prices outside the UK.
Plastic Biconvex Lens
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.Postage in the UK is included please enquire for postal prices outside the UK.
Focal Length > 500mm
Focal Length < 500mm
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.Postage in the UK is included please enquire for postal prices outside the UK. Focal Length > 500mm
Focal Length < 500mm
Custom Meniscus Lenses
We can supply 75mm diameter lenses with custom focal lengths:Uncoated @ £72
Coated @ £92
Contact us with your requirements sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk
Achromatic Doublets
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.
Un Mounted Achromatic Doublets
Focal Length 355mm Diameter 64mm £550.00
Focal Length 486mm Diameter 64mm £550.00
Focal Length 750mm Diameter 50mm £230.50
Focal Length 800mm Diameter 150mm £6,115.00
Focal Length 800mm Diameter 63mm £600.00
Focal Length 850mm Diameter 77mm £790.00
Focal Length 850mm Diameter 77mm £1,150.00
Focal Length 1000mm Diameter 80mm £900.00
Focal Length 1000mm Diameter 100mm £3,875.00
Focal Length 1000mm Diameter 63mm £600.00
Focal Length 1000mm Diameter 50mm £230.50
Focal Length 1185mm Diameter 80mm £900.00
Focal Length 1250mm Diameter 150mm £6,250.00
Focal Length 1500mm Diameter 100mm £3,762.50
Focal Length 1524mm Diameter 103mm £1,990.00
Focal Length 1900mm Diameter 128mm £2,100.00
Focal Length 2000mm Diameter 51mm £1,042.50
Focal Length 2250mm Diameter 150mm £6,250.00
Mounted Achromatic Doublets
Mounted in Black Anodised Aluminium Lens Holder
Focal Length 850mm Diameter 77mm £1,150.00
Focal Length 1524mm Diameter 103mm £2,190.00
Focal Length 1900mm Diameter 128mm £2,390.00
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.
Prices range from £5,000 per lens.
Mirrors
First Surface mirrors have the silvered reflective coating on the front face as opposed to household mirrors which have it on the back and reflect a ghost image.
High quality first surface mirror suitable for most lens sizes sold here.
Custom mirrors are available on request sales@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk
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
Objet de Science
Glass Sphere
Other sizes can be ordered from 40mm to 200mm. For quote please send an e-mail to tony@amazingcameraobscura.co.uk
Glass Prisms
These are Non optically worked, with polished faces.
Right Angle Prism 90x45x45 £9.00 each
Equilateral Prism
Consultancy
We can offer to act as a consultant for £150 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