http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/ Engadget Comments for Homebrewed Nikon D90 lens is a fish-eyed theft deterrent http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 9:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 8:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/What's the point in having a camera like that if you're going to reduce the quality of the shot by using a 'lens' like that?]]>Jul 10th 2009 8:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
Did you use this guy's lens to read the post???]]>Jul 10th 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 8:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
You want to do it for as little monies as possible? Try the GIMP.

This instructable is an epic waste of time and effort since it turns a regular camera into a sub megapixel camera with a bad lens.]]>Jul 10th 2009 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
I salute this mod! It's time we go back to being creative, instead of just "fixing it in post"

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Stay away from my D300, you fool.
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Hmm... might just do that as it goes.]]>Jul 10th 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
Now...what can I duct tape to what and call it ingenious?]]>Jul 10th 2009 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
All this thing does is make your picture round and adds a ton of barrel distortion. It does not increase the field of view. A true fish eye lens has at least 180 degree angle of view - some actually see a little bit behind themselves. No way does this piece 'o junk see 180 degrees. In fact there are fish eye lenses that do not make that circle image.

Like others have said, it's simple to apply this effect to any picture using photoshop. And you don't have to put a piece of junk glass on the front of your lens.

Aw I'm so disappointed in this post.]]>Jul 10th 2009 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
Who cares about chromatic abrasions all that. It adds to the photo. Step out the box, put down your HDR and try something new. Go buy a Diana or a Holga. My Diana is still my favorite camera.

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Now use a body cap and mount the peep hole thing to it, yes, it would be a fisheye lens.]]>Jul 10th 2009 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
he duct taped it onto a lens hood.... you do know what those are right?]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
He coulda ponied up $20-40 on one of those cheapo fisheye screw in lenses, They at least produce a decent image, not as good as a dedicated fisheye, but they're a lot better than this]]>Jul 10th 2009 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 11:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/
By that logic, if you've already spent 2k, you must have another 2k to spend. Right?

RE-TARD-ED]]>Jul 10th 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 3:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Of all camera themed DIYs, this one's my fave: http://photocritic.org/macro-photography-on-a-budget/
Don't know if it made it on Engadget though...]]>Jul 10th 2009 7:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/homebrewed-nikon-d90-lens-is-a-fish-eyed-theft-deterrent/Jul 10th 2009 7:50PM