could this material be used to see though, as a lens of sorts?
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Yes. You have to use multiple layers. But yes it can. If you are trying to make a nightvision you will need the red and blue. You can also use blank negatives from developed film also. Honestly it's a lot cheaper.
1566850
It wasn't opaque at all, but it wasn't 100% transparent. I'm pretty sure it could be used for a lens
1566851
It is translucent and will filter all colors out, except the color it is. However, it should not affect any focal properties.
1566852
The material is transparent, so you can see clearly through it, but it is essentially paper thin plastic and should provide no lensing effect. It will only change the color (and intensity) of the light passing through it. You could tape it to a window and see straight through it, but everything on the other side would look deep red and the light that came through the window would be deep red.
915002
Frank, I think you hit the nail on the head...that is, it appears that way to enhance the fact that it's glass. The lens is actually very clear. Thanks for the question.
360831
You should be able to do this, but why would you want to? Focusing would be difficult and it will drastically reduce the amount of light getting through the lenses. Then there is the increased motion factor.
310569
You can easily hold it up to your eyes and see through it. It's not really designed for that but it is possible.
1693389
Possibly but I would recommend a microscope with at least 60X. You can also find ones for a few more dollars that have LED and UV lighting.
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yes, but with the correct distance. I like to take different approaches to objects in landscapes or statues that are not very close. This is an affordable and very good lens. I like the photos that I take with this lens.
587965
Only Somewhat, You can see through it but not enough to tell what you are looking at. It is like seeing a shadow. It does what we wanted.
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The material is very reflective. If applied correctly it should provide a nice reflective surface but I don't think it would equate to the same reflection you get from a mirror.
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I wouldn't recommended it. It would melt the lens slowly. They are pretty bright already
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You will be able to see through it to a certain extent - not real clear, but you will see shapes and colors etc.
1170557
just for a reading lamp, probably. I wanted it primarily for its magnification. Not good for that. The light produced is more ambient than direct lighting.
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Probably. It's as pictured so it would show thru clear or transparent plates
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This material could work. It is roughly the thickness of a credit card. I used a piece of it that I placed in front of my HD action cam for when I ride my ATV. It works well for that, I just had to make sure the polarizing sheet was aligned properly to filter the light. I does have a dark gray tint like sun glasses.
350251
One more thing, unless you have excellent light collection, I'd be careful. Both of these lenses absorb some light, and at maximum magnification the image may be too dark.
1910763
No is the short answer. Look for "macro" lenses or "magnifier" lenses or "microscope" apps or lenses
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Yes. Keep in mind this lens in plastic. It does not have the metal connection ring.
1660643
The answer is a resounding "maybe." This is a very dark filter. Assuming your intent is to shoot in bright light and use the filter to be able to play with depth-of-field, you should be able to see through it well enough to frame up your shot. If, for some reason, you're thinking about using it in moderate to dim lighting conditions, it could make things pretty difficult, but I'm not sure what you'd be hoping to get out of it under those circumstances, anyway.