Guide to macro clip-on lenses

🚧 Work in progress

The Apexel 100mm is the current best on the market - $35 on amazon, or $15 on aliexpress (but with a month delivery, click the one that looks the same as the amazon link)

Other video examples

What makes for a good quality clip-on lens?

Why clip-on lens magnification ratings are nearly useless

How to take good macro video with your phone

This will vary a lot by your phone, so we've compiled a few different examples of a macro video workflow from experienced shooters below:

Crypticz' macro video workflow

Kendrick's macro video workflow

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General macro video tips

Recommended accessories

Making the most of your depth of field

Keep the eye in focus

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Troubleshooting

The phone switches away from the lens you want to use

The video is partially blurry

There is a white cast on the video

It looks like the ant has a dent, even though it clearly doesn't.

The video looks over-processed