1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the APEXEL 10-in-1 Phone Lens Kit. This versatile kit transforms your smartphone into a powerful photography tool, offering a range of lenses including a 22X telephoto, wide-angle, macro, fisheye, and various creative filters. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance to help you capture stunning images.
2. Package Contents
Please verify that all items are present in your package:
- 1x 22X Telephoto Lens
- 1x Universal Clip
- 1x 198° Fisheye Lens
- 1x 0.63X Wide Angle Lens (attaches to Macro 15X)
- 1x 15X Macro Lens (detaches from 0.63X Wide Angle)
- 1x Kaleidoscope Lens 3
- 1x Kaleidoscope Lens 6
- 1x CPL Filter Lens
- 1x Flow Filter Lens
- 1x Radial Filter Lens
- 1x Star Filter Lens
- 1x Carrying Case
- 1x Cleaning Cloth
- 1x User Manual (this document)
3. Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | APEXEL |
| Model Number | 22X Phone Lens kit |
| Type | Monocular |
| Magnification | 22X (Telephoto) |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 15mm-35mm |
| Eyepiece Diameter | 15mm-35mm |
| Field of View | 5° |
| Prism Description | BAK4 |
| Lens Coating Description | FMC |
| Water Resistance Level | IPX4 |
| Focus Type | CENTRAL |
| Material | Plastic |
| Package Weight | 0.32 kg |
| Package Dimensions | 19cm x 15cm x 4cm |
4. Setup Instructions
Follow these steps to attach the lenses to your smartphone:
- Prepare the Clip and Lens: Remove the universal clip and your desired lens from the kit.
- Position the Clip: Fix the universal clip onto your smartphone, ensuring the clip's hole is perfectly centered over your phone's main camera lens.
- Attach the Lens: Align the chosen lens with the threaded opening on the universal clip. Turn the lens clockwise to securely fix it to the clip.
- Complete Installation: Continue rotating the lens clockwise until it is firmly attached and stable.
4.1 Separating Wide Angle and Macro Lenses
The 0.63X Wide Angle Lens and 15X Macro Lens are typically screwed together upon arrival. To use the Macro lens independently, gently rotate the Wide Angle lens anti-clockwise to separate them.
5. Operating Instructions
Once a lens is attached, open your phone's camera app. The image will be displayed through the attached lens. Adjust the focus if necessary (especially for the telephoto lens).
5.1 Lens Functions and Usage
- 22X Telephoto Lens: Provides significant optical zoom, ideal for capturing distant subjects like wildlife or landscapes.
Figure 5.1: Telephoto lens in action, capturing distant details. - 198° Fisheye Lens: Creates a wide, spherical, and distorted image, perfect for artistic shots, extreme sports, or capturing entire rooms.
Figure 5.2: Fisheye lens capturing a wide, distorted perspective. - 0.63X Wide Angle Lens: Expands your phone's field of view, allowing you to fit more into your frame, great for landscapes, group photos, or architecture. (Requires Macro lens to be attached).
- 15X Macro Lens: Enables extreme close-up photography, revealing intricate details of small objects like insects, flowers, or textures. (Requires Wide Angle lens to be detached).
- Kaleidoscope Lens 3 & 6: Creates unique, multi-faceted images by duplicating and distorting the scene, offering creative and abstract effects.
Figure 5.3: Kaleidoscope lenses creating artistic, multiplied effects. - CPL Filter Lens (Circular Polarizer): Reduces glare from reflective surfaces (water, glass) and enhances color saturation, especially in skies and foliage.
Figure 5.4: CPL filter enhancing sky colors and reducing reflections. - Flow Filter Lens: Adds a dynamic motion blur effect to your photos, ideal for capturing movement in water, clouds, or traffic.
Figure 5.5: Flow filter creating a sense of motion. - Radial Filter Lens: Creates a radial blur effect, drawing attention to the center of your image and adding a sense of speed or focus.
Figure 5.6: Radial filter emphasizing the central subject. - Star Filter Lens: Transforms bright light sources into starburst patterns, adding a dramatic and artistic flair to night scenes or reflective objects.
Figure 5.7: Star filter adding starburst effects to lights.
6. Maintenance
- Cleaning Lenses: Use the provided cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth to gently wipe the lens surfaces. For stubborn smudges, a small amount of lens cleaning solution can be applied to the cloth (not directly to the lens).
- Storage: Always store the lenses in the protective carrying case when not in use to prevent dust, scratches, and damage.
- Handling: Avoid touching the optical surfaces of the lenses with your fingers.
- Environmental Conditions: Keep the lenses away from extreme temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
7. Troubleshooting
- Vignetting (Dark Corners): Ensure the lens is perfectly centered over your phone's camera. Some vignetting, especially with wide-angle lenses, can be normal and may be cropped out in post-processing.
- Blurry Images: Check that the lens is securely attached and clean. For the telephoto lens, ensure you are manually focusing correctly if your phone camera allows it. Ensure the phone camera's auto-focus is working properly with the attached lens.
- Lens Not Attaching Securely: Verify that the universal clip is correctly positioned and tightened. Ensure the lens is threaded properly onto the clip.
- Distorted Images (Unintended): Double-check that you are using the correct lens for your desired effect. Fisheye and Kaleidoscope lenses are designed to create distortion.
8. User Tips
- Centering is Key: For best results, always ensure the lens is perfectly centered over your smartphone's camera. Slight adjustments can make a big difference in image quality.
- Steady Shots: When using the 22X telephoto lens, even minor shakes can cause blur. Consider using a tripod or stabilizing your phone against a solid surface for sharper images.
- Experiment with Filters: Don't be afraid to try different filter lenses in various lighting conditions to discover unique creative effects.
- Macro Photography: For macro shots, get as close as possible to your subject. The 15X Macro lens requires very close proximity to achieve focus.
9. Warranty & Support
APEXEL products are manufactured with high-quality standards. For any issues or support inquiries, please contact the seller or manufacturer directly through your purchase platform. Keep your proof of purchase for warranty claims.
