Make a Macro Lens From a Pringles Can

So cool.

I haven't the faintest idea what a macro lens is but I gather that it's used in photography — hey, I didn't just fall off the turnip truck, y'know....

Above, a picture of the Pringles can macro lens you'll be able to make should you so choose.

Even if you don’t know an f-stop from a bus stop you will enjoy the directions and observations of the man who created this hack.

It would appear that those who do understand what he's done, i.e., the individuals who commented on his creation, were quite impressed.

Below,

a picture of the inventor as he crafted his Pringles can macro lens.

From the lesson:

With less than £1 worth of equipment, a little bit of sweat and tears (and blood, if you, like me, are a bit on the clumsy side)... you can build yourself a surprisingly good macro lens.

Of course, as I'm using a Pringles can to make this lens, you also have the opportunity to pause for a snack. Now that's the sort of DIY projects I like.

Ladies: sorry about the unwashed hair, beard stubbles, messy room, and general colour mismatching of this photo. If this turns you on, marriage proposals go on an ePostcard to the address [hajejan@kamps.org] at the bottom of the article.

[via Photocritic.org and Giv & Doe]