How to Make a Lens from a Disposable Camera (90s film look)

⭕ My Patreon page if you want to support the channel: / mathieustern
⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓⇩↓
Ma Chaine en Français / My french Channel : @mathieustern-fr
A huge thank you to Cristiano Belloni who told me about this cool adaptation and sent me the parts to create my own
Please Support my work on PATREON: / mathieustern
SOCIAL
►•Please consider SUBSCRIBING HERE: bit.ly/2ApLHQc
📱 Please join me on Instagram: / mathieustern
►T W I T TE R: / mathieustern
► M U S I C ♫
Here are the best options for great music for monetizing your videos:
🎸 Epidemic Sound is perfect for cinematic soundtracks
share.epidemicsound.com/rFnt2
🎹 MUSICBED is great for high-quality emotional music
Use my coupon code MATHIEU at checkout to get your first month free when you purchase an annual subscription
share.mscbd.fm/mathieustern
🥁 I had a bad experience with Artlist so I would not recommend
MY VINTAGE LENS ADAPTERS SELECTION
🔴 M42 ADAPTERS
- Canon: amzn.to/3A01npe
- Sony: amzn.to/3GwHLeO
- Panasonic: amzn.to/3qqzOBY
- FUJI FX: amzn.to/3rb6D5e
🔴 FD ADAPTERS
- Canon: amzn.to/3FosWcF
- Sony: amzn.to/3qraOuB
- Panasonic: amzn.to/3zZPjny
- FUJI FX: amzn.to/3zXJgzX
🔴 MD ADAPTERS
- Canon: amzn.to/3qrdNTP
- Sony: amzn.to/3fpPS0M
- FUJI FX : amzn.to/3fo4eyM
🔴 M MOUNT ADAPTERS
- Canon: amzn.to/3zYvXPJ
- Sony: amzn.to/3A1vWea
- FUJI FX: amzn.to/3qrkyFd
🔴 Gear Used in this VIDEO:
Sony A7III : amzn.to/33lWWc9
256GO SD card : amzn.to/2Ddb8Ve
Tripod for video / Photo : amzn.to/2CrhuOS
My Fav LUTs for color grading videos: tinyurl.com/yag5lu96
🔴 Lens cleaning tools :
Lens Wrench : amzn.to/2ROBKE8
Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 6 PACK : amzn.to/2CrgCtA
Lens pen : amzn.to/2Ddxt4I
Gloves : amzn.to/2FCFUsc
Lens Sucker: amzn.to/3tvPQwq
Filter Wrench : amzn.to/3zZJff9

[@viper3269]

I work in a camera store that devlops film, just go to your local film lab and ask if you can have a used disposable camera or two, we simply throw out away 100's of used ones a week. I wouldnt hesitate to give a used one away for free if someone asked!

[@viper3269]

PS I have made one of these from the little lens before when i was bored by cutting out the lid of a coffee cup

[@PaoloAnzio]

Hi I can make this also for a Canon apsc dslr? Or you think the mirror will hit the back of the lens?

[@kiwichem4336]

@@PaoloAnzio aslong vas the lens is quite flush with the lens cap it shouldnt hit the mirror especially on an apsc you shouldnt have a problem

[@seanc8054]

@@viper3269 i wanna try and fit this thing on my cellphone too, i dunno if it's even possible, but, i was thinking of buying one of those super cheezy maco clip on lenses and just swap this kodak lens into it somehow and clip it over my cell phone and see what it does, someone on youtube should try it, i havnt found any videos of it yet though

[@viper3269]

@@seanc8054 Works great as a macro on a phone! can hold it on with just a bit of blutack

[@SparkyArkee]

Was not expecting the images to come out like that. This is such a good idea

[@Brenby]

Yeah, I'm with you. This is brilliant.

[@sigmagamer364]

start to regret your money when a cheap piece of plastic can do the same?

[@maltesorensenyt]

Damn. The images from the lens actually brings me back to my childhood memories. Such a creative way to experiment with different looks for a really affordable price. The images from the baloons are super vibrant!

[@MartijnMcFly]

Those soft edges are just insane!

[@1CharlieM]

This lens has no business being so good.

[@dudepersonvids]

This is so cool! The combination of this lens on a modern mirrorless camera creates something new altogether. And I am intrigued by the process of shooting with this lens, without even needing to think much about focus at all and composing an image knowing almost everything is in focus.

[@CharlieHagedorn]

I think this is my favorite of your videos you've ever made. It is really impressive what a couple of well-engineered plastic aspheres can do, especially near the diffraction-limited aperture. Trying the extension tubes was especially clever and an added facet to an already wonderful film. Thank you for making this! Photons don't care how much the optics cost, they only care where they are going next :).

[@LE672AJ]

I remember working in 1-Hour-Photo and popping these cameras open many times every day. We always would keep the AA batteries because Kodak & Fuji only liked to use fresh batteries when they would come collect/re-use the empty camera cases. Fun memories :)

[@juna61]

This is what I need. Beautifully soft images with some nice characteristics.

[@Leofgzz]

The Look of this lens is amazing! Never in a thousand years would i have the idea to use it on a modern camera! Great Vid as always Mat :)

[@MathieuStern]

Thanks for watching!

[@Fl0yd-]

the end results are exactly what it feels like seeing old pictures and footage but enhancing the blur with details from memories

[@jasonsong86]

This lens is great for vintage car photography. It really brings out the vintageness of the cars.

[@adcommit]

Wow you made my want for a mirrorless camera grow even more The outcome is amazing

[@rentacowisgoogle]

After watching the smarter everyday tour of their film labs and production, I would imagine Kodak also spent a ton of time and effort to get that plastic lens just right: Cheap and fast/easy to produce, while having at least "not terrible" quality... But most importantly, THE SAME "not terrible" quality across millions of units sold for decades.

[@luukje]

really glad to see someone showcasing the video capabilities with a lens like this, thank you!

[@MathieuStern]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Alexrocks1253]

I just got blown away by the images out of it!

[@polarmedia_ca]

Merci pour cette expérience Mathieu. Superbe découverte!

[@Dylan_Roberts]

These give such an exquisite look.

[@_guillermo]

The results are fantastic. Great work, as always🖤

[@MathieuStern]

Thank you!

[@SeanAndersonMedia]

Dude! This is so inspiring! Always wanted to do this, didn't realize how easy it was!

[@dsblairphotos]

What a fun project! I'm putting it on my to do list!

[@rattmcpossum]

Dude the videos u show literally look like moving disposable pictures it’s so beautiful omg

[@briandipierro8865]

What gets me is the video clips. They look kind of like movies from the 60s and 70s. This is very interesting and I kind of want to try it.

[@TSGEnt]

Amazing vintage look on a digital camera. I will definitely try this. All I need is to canabilize a used disposable camera. Thanks for sharing.

[@MathieuStern]

You can do it!

[@cascadesdefrance]

Impressionnant ! Et excellent de voir à l'intérieur de ces appareils photo iconiques 👍

[@Reizeroworldnoyume]

Merci pour le tip, l'explication et les photos ! je l'ai vu sur Instagram et c'est incroyable. Vraiment

[@AlinyanArt]

Wow! Finally something I can try to do myself! :) I'm a huge 90's look fan. I love your videos so much, please keep dong those amazing lens experiments!

[@loumonte658]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@thijskennis8757]

This is such a brilliant idea. Thanks so much for your video's man, they're amazing!

[@MathieuStern]

Glad you like them! my friend !

[@ThoR52]

The very soft edges remind me a bit of an anamorphic lenses. All in all I quite like it !

[@LaTableDuChapelierFou]

Je suis photographe et j'aime énnormément ta chaine ! c'est vraiment incroyablement inspirant de voir tous les hack qu'on peut utiliser sur un appareil photo numérique !

[@robinrai4973]

That's super awesome, I'm definitely gonna try this some time!

[@anphiibian5013]

Not only the content is great, the music is awesome

[@si1v3r352]

awesome idea, will be trying this out at some point

[@skyebphoto8681]

Love this idea! I do tons of macro beauty work and really want to try this and see how it works/looks

[@RCodyWanner]

Absolutely love all the examples!! Beautiful! I shot a couple portraits with mine - also a stellar look. I thus think all body caps should be little pancake lenses haha

[@afunerailles]

I NEED to de this, thank you so much, the results are amazing

[@marcussimmons5769]

This is seriously cool!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@robomixdj]

Wow thanks! What an amazing look these plastic lense had; I am very surprised!

[@JasperVondeling]

This is so cool! I can't wait to make my own. Great video!

[@luxdalet]

Another awesome and inspiring video! Very creative and surprising. I am shocked how great the results are. Even for video recording. Your creativity is always inspiring and appreciated!

[@MathieuStern]

Thank you very much!

[@bcegerton]

I’m going to have to try that at some point, brilliant video

[@HenkLeerssen]

Great and creative idea! Thanks!

[@wilfriedklein1467]

Pretty amazing results, good one to get for cheap

[@daldanus]

I love the edge distortion!

[@NickBDesigns]

Such nostalgia for such a simple concept. Now I’ve got to make one

[@paulogaviola5522]

wth, that looks way better than I expected!

[@RhettAnderson]

Surprisingly sharp!

[@emilecrowther7706]

You are a delightful chap with your videos and ideas! Formidable!

[@MathieuStern]

Glad you think so!

[@filmismorefun]

Cool project, loved the outcome! Seems pretty lucky to have the rear element lined up to a perfect distance from the sensor. 🙂

[@stubblepoo]

yup, tried to recreate and focus is off, if you move the lense it focuses, just need to modify the mount to the right distance now...

[@adamkowalczyk5155]

This lens are great. This idea is great

[@timryan894]

That’s awesome! Love it

[@ReviewsandHowTos01]

Love the look!!

[@im_Dafox]

Les résultats sont in-cro-yables ! Excellente idée :]

[@voyagersquaremuzika]

Just amazing!!

[@jacerlab]

Okay I just found my next little project. THIS IS GENIUS

[@HomeroAGonzalez]

Disposable camera lens Maestro! Bravo!!

[@rockaholictom]

C’est magnifique! J’ai hâte d’essayer ça avec mon Minolta X-700

[@Gaelginzu]

sympa le feeling "vintage" au sens 90's/ nice 90 vintage feel

[@untipollamadoraul4380]

Truly fascinating!

[@knoptop]

Creates a unique look!

[@alexxander3436]

This is fantastic!

[@Caldoyel]

I love your videos man. Keep up the good work!

[@foxtonstreet]

Nostalgia overload.

[@bentravis99]

Great video, thank you!

[@SinanAkkoyun]

1:16 be very careful. For the flash, there is a >300V capacitor in there that could killl you when touched. ONLY PROCEED WITH GOOD INSULATING GLOVES AND DO NOT TOUCH THE CIRCUITRY When the cam makes the whine noise while loading the flash, the 300V capacitor gets charged. It has enough capacity to dump enough energy into your heart to make it beat asynchronously. If you happen to touch it and get an electric shock, immediately seek a doctor

[@mxbunnycatter]

I've been.. Shocked a few times by accidentally holding my fat fingers on the wires, being too curious... -10/10 can't recommend

[@georgekyriazi]

Which part of the camera is the capacitor? Is it where the battery was popped out or somewhere else?

[@martinitin]

Oh wow! This is formidable! I have access to tonnes of disposable cameras from my job at a photolab! Except now I really need a mirrorless Camera!

[@MathieuStern]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thephiltographer]

Totally doing this!

[@TheArtOfB]

Love this! Definitely gonna try it

[@MathieuStern]

Please do!

[@rhiliplight]

Amazing video and idea!!!

[@bloodswarms]

Loved this video.

[@b.p.edwards2100]

Sold. Im doing this for sure.

[@Desi-qw9fc]

Be very careful when dismantling disposable cameras; the flash unit's capacitor holds a LOT of charge. I remember taking one apart when I was a child, touching the bare capacitor, and having my arm thrown back by the electric shock. I even got a little pinprick hole on my skin, and I don't know if it was a burn or if I poked myself on something when my arm was being thrown away.

[@lambdaboy9999]

Did you find a way to discharge the capacitors?

[@aisaffnata]

this has opened up so many possibilities. since technically maybe you could fit more lenses in there (?) to make some kind of stereoscopic camera

[@JulioFloresCortos]

I’ve been in love with the vintage look since last year and now seeing this video. Man I love your videos and your channel, this was so mesmerizing and I was smiling so big of how this looks. I make short films and my goal is to capture a characteristic film emulation and now seeing this is going to be like cherry on top. Thank you so much!

[@MathieuStern]

Glad you like them!

[@mxbunnycatter]

Honestly though; if you want a perfect film look; get some on a lovely slr, like a nikon f-series from the 80's, or an old fashioned praktica; as the m42 mount has so much beautiful glass❤️ and load in some lovely Lomography colour film, like the 400, which has this classic warm kodak film look from the 90's which is why I love it so much, (even though nikon glass is crazily expensive tho.. >.>)

[@prylosecorsomething3194]

A cheaper way to do this might be to buy canon ef mount lenses from the 80s and 90s. They're the same mounting system as modern Canon cameras, but significantly older and therefore just a little bit different looking

[@uncannyfriedchicken]

Nice video! And the lens quality is, fun :)

[@GiovannyPerez]

You've outdone yourself.

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

You keep me inspired. One day I’ll be able to afford similar equipment and do fun experiments like this. Thank you Mathieu, you are much appreciated. Love from Sydney

[@MathieuStern]

all you need is 25$ and a mirrorless camera, but it can be a very entry level one too

[@misteragb7558]

@@MathieuStern Exactly, I have a €23 Lumix GX1

[@UnwantedSelf]

Man I am going to make this for my EF-m and EF mount, thats areally cool look.

[@eliverto]

Surprising results

[@paraveterinary]

This is superb!!

[@Hainbach]

Wonderful video, thank you!

[@MathieuStern]

Omg it’s you !?

[@KVenturi]

I will try these, what a genius idea

[@MathieuStern]

Have fun!

[@jtm_h]

Wow, i like the sofr, slight aberration, movie-like looks

[@kstrohmeier]

I am so going to do this!

[@ViaOjo]

👍😂that’s ingenious 😂👍 Thank You For Sharing!!!

[@AteTameling]

Dude this is sick!

[@Joshadowolf]

Wow that’s so cool!

[@kabaottoemulsion1869]

Love it!

[@wiser.kinder.calmer.6530]

surprisingly good

[@pmfilmsUK]

Fantastic

[@simonbolzdotcom]

Amazing!

[@PaulCuenin]

really cool!

[@andriebastian264]

Awesome!

[@blotafton]

Great choice to shoot vintage cars. Black and white video with fake grain would be fun to test too.

[@sannyassi73]

Holy Cow, I ran across this by total chance- DOING THIS IMMEDIATELY!

[@RaccoonHenry]

this made me subscribe!!

[@yesterdaysrose5446]

As a kid, before I got my own 35mm Olympus pocket camera, I used to take pictures with a Fuji QuickSnap that my father reloaded for me several times. If I somehow find it someday, I wonder if I should adapt the lens for my Nikon Zfc. Blasts from the past.

[@justincasehd7524]

Dang. I like it. I wanna tear up a point and shoot now. Could potentially do it with any focus free film camera. Possibly with autofocus lenses

[@tbeiber09]

That's super cool