How to Turn a Magnifying Glass into a Focusable Lens for a Vintage Look
Fotodiox has shared a step-by-step video tutorial on how to turn a simple household magnifying glass into a focusable lens on a mirrorless camera for a unique vintage effect.
Focus Better with Your Leica M Rangefinder with this Adjustable Viewfinder Magnifier
If you happen to own a Leica M camera, here is an accessory you may find useful: MGR Productions of Hong Kong is selling an adjustable viewfinder magnifier. Simply screw the accessory into your viewfinder ocular and you are ready to begin using it. Twist the dial to vary the magnification level between 1.1x and 1.6x.
Play Around with Macro Photography Using a Magnifying Glass
You don't need to shell out money for a nicer camera or a special lens to play around with macro photography. In addition to freelensing and using your lens backward, you can also place an ordinary magnifying glass in front of your lens to enlarge the world. Graphic designer Clif Dickens shot these close-up photos using a magnifying glass and an iPhone 3GS.