APEXEL Nano Zoom 100x Phone Micro Lens with LED Light for Smartphone - Pocket Microscope & Camera Lens Attachment

Works great as a microscope lens. At first I didn’t think it reached my iPhone 13 lens but then I discovered that the clip extends. Not very good for moving subjects but great for static items. Pics are of my Hanes burgundy sweatshirt.

Completely useless. When this is placed over the camera lens it is impossible to see anything but a blur.

This thing is really, really cool. I got it for my daughter and I to play around with. We just use to look at random stuff and see what it looks like. Some things might surprise you. You have to use you phones zoom to get a really high magnification picture, and it can be difficult to see things due to the fact that you have to be a certain distance from the thing you’re looking at and it’s hard to hold the phone still while you’re doing it.If you have kids, they’re gonna love this thing. It’s just such a neat little tool for playing around with for fun or even serious projects. I was surprised by how well it zoomed. I have an iPhone XR and it did take a bit of adjustment to get it on just right, and my case, an Otterbox Defender, is a little too big to work correctly with this. But with the case off it fits and works well. My daughters iPhone 12 Pro Max has a smaller case and it fits much better with the case on. But due to how her cameras work together, it was useless past 2.5x zoom. All you’d see was a blob.I’ve only had it for a few hours, but so far my assessment of this magnifier is it’s a little on the expensive side. But worth it if you want to use it for fun or serious projects. I don’t like having my phone out of its case. So that’s a drawback for me. But I could probably buy a cheap case for use with this.This has a built in ring light with rechargeable battery. Battery came out of the box completely drained. Took a couple hours to charge. I left it sit for about 2 hours and it was done when I got back.I might add some pics to my review later. Like I said, it’s kinda tough to get a steady image and I want to try and get some good pics. If you have a Pixel or a phone with a really good camera, the images will probably look incredible. My XR, the pics look ok at best when zoomed in fully.

Good little toy, easy to slip on a phone...Works on the front camera too, but would be better if it had a glass plate at the focal length to set stuff on so you can see it with your eyes while it's being magnified and whatnot, imo.Sliding Cover protects the lens on the outgoing side, but the lens on the phone side is unprotected...I printed a small 3d printed case that works good to keep it from collecting dust...Yay for $0.18 3d printed cases...Boo for lazy businessmen not bothering to do their best.Image quality is good if it's got a fairly flat/even plane to focus on.Magnification level...Turns the "WARNING" on a Bic lighter sticker from normal to a full screen N... then you can digital zoom further with the phone.Solid built... has soft rubber/plastic on the part that touches your screen so it doesn't scratch it.LED sits where it covers my phone's LED, and is kinda dim in comparison... bright enough though...And it doesn't eat your phone's battery up since it has its' own rechargeable battery pack.

I recently had the chance to try out the APEXEL Phone Microscope, specifically the Pocket Microscope iP model. Overall, I have mixed feelings about this product.Firstly, I must commend the build quality of the APEXEL Pocket Microscope iP. It feels solid and well-constructed, which is always a positive point. The device itself is compact and easy to carry around, making it a convenient addition to my mobile photography kit.However, the performance aspect left me somewhat underwhelmed. While the potential for capturing microscopic details using my phone was exciting, I found it challenging to achieve consistently clear and focused images. The focusing mechanism felt a bit finicky and not very responsive, making it difficult to obtain the level of detail I was hoping for.I did manage to capture some interesting shots, but the struggle to get them in focus was a downside. The images often turned out blurry, which was disappointing, considering the promising build quality of the device.On the positive side, the APEXEL Pocket Microscope iP does have potential for those who are patient and willing to experiment. With the right conditions and a bit of trial and error, you might be able to capture some intriguing microscopic shots.In conclusion, the APEXEL Phone Microscope, Pocket Microscope iP, is well-built and offers portability, but it does come with its limitations. The blurry and sometimes hard-to-focus images might frustrate users seeking consistent clarity. If you're interested in a mobile phone microscope and don't mind a bit of a learning curve, the APEXEL Pocket Microscope iP could be worth considering. Just be prepared for some ups and downs in your microscopic exploration journey.

Great little microscope to fit on my phone to observe my trichomes and takes great pictures.