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Description

Solid glass sphere for DSLM and DSLR photography

The 90mm solid glass sphere for photography with DSLMs and DSLRs (mirrorless cameras and digital single-lens reflex cameras), also called a lensball, is a high-quality, streak-free glass sphere with no air pockets or bubbles. It reflects its surroundings as a mirror-inverted, sharp, and crystal-clear 180-degree view in a sphere, which can be captured directly from the palm of your hand or positioned in a fixed location.

Surreal images from unique perspectives

The clear and transparent photo glass sphere is easy to use, but also meets the demands of professional photographers. With a weight of 945g, it is not light as a feather, but still fits comfortably in any bag and backpack to take on a photo tour through the landscape or on trips. Whether it's landscape photography, city trips, or architectural shots.

Production & quality control of the 90mm solid glass sphere

Photography with a glass sphere primarily benefits from the effect that it captures the surroundings in a mirror-inverted 180-degree view in the smallest possible space. Now, with the camera + lens (ideal: 2.8 / focal length 24 mm - 35 mm), the motif in the glass sphere can be focused and worked with a shallow depth of field, while still allowing the background to artistically flow into the image.

For all this to be possible, the glass must be manufactured to the highest quality and without inclusions. Our special quality controls and transparent manufacturing process ensure this, in which the spheres are checked multiple times during production for material defects, inclusions, and cracks.

Lensball holder for lensballs in sizes 60 or 90 mm

Lensball stand - The perfect accessory for your Lensball

The Lensball holder gives you the ability to place your Lensball anywhere and perfectly capture your subjects in the glass sphere. And if there's no surface to place it on, simply screw the practical Lensball stand onto your tripod with the 1/4-inch thread on the bottom of the aluminum base.

    Safety notice! The Lensball can act as a burning glass and must be kept away from direct sunlight, as this can cause a fire.

    Technical Data
    Type Solid Glass Sphere
    Diameter 90 mm
    Suitable for DSLM and DSLR photography
    Material Glass
    Weight 945 g
    Type Lensball Holder
    Compatibility Lensball diameter 60 - 90 mm
    Material Aluminum / Rubber
    Storage Surface Diameter 3.5 cm
    Base Diameter 2.5 cm
    Connection 1/4-inch thread
    Dimensions (L x W x H) 3.7 x 3.7 x 1.9 cm
    Weight 16 g
    Compatibility

    • 1x Lensball
    • 1x Aufbewahrungstasche
    • 1x Reinigungstuch
    • 1x Lensball-Halterung (60 bis 90mm)

    Scope of delivery

    • 1x Lensball
    • 1x Aufbewahrungstasche
    • 1x Reinigungstuch
    • 1x Lensball-Halterung (60 bis 90mm)

    Downloads

    All available downloads for this product can be found in our download center.

    There you will find operating instructions (BDA), firmware updates, software, drivers, and other product-related files.

    👉 To the download center:
    https://downloads.rollei.de

    Please simply select your product there to access all current files.

    Special Notes

    GPSR, Regulation (EU) 2023/988)

    • Rollei GmbH & Co. KG. Address: In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt. Responsible person: Thomas Güttler. Contact: hello@rollei.de

    Everything you need to know.

    Answers at a glance.

    Here you can find the most common questions about Lensball Bundle | 90mm Solid Glass Sphere incl. Holder. If anything remains unclear, our support team will be happy to help you.

    Are there any tips for glass ball photography?

    Tipps für die Glaskugel Fotografie:

    1. Kugel immer vor Shooting von Fingerabdrücken reinigen Mikrofasertuch im Lieferumgang enthalten
    2. Auf glatten und schrägen Untergründen sorgfältig fixieren
    3. Bei freihändigen Aufnahmen mit max. 1/250 - 1/125 Belichtungszeit arbeiten
    4. Ideale Brennweite zwischen 24 mm und 35 mm
    5. Mit Stativen auch längere Belichtungszeiten möglich
    6. Für die typische geringe Schärfentiefe der Glaskugel Fotografie mit 2.8 Blende arbeiten
    7. Ideal für weitläufige Flächen mit wenigen Höhepunkten (z.B. Waldlichtungen, Marktplätze, Wasser mit und ohne Schiffen)
    8. Bei Fotografie mit Stativ genug Abstand halten, damit sich Stativ und Fotograf nicht selbst in der Glaskugel spiegeln.
    How is the crystal ball made?

    The glass is first melted into a long rectangle. The high temperatures make the glass soft and easily formable. Then, individual cuboids are cut from this glass rectangle. Due to the preceding melting process, these cuboids are still slightly malleable and are now placed into a hydraulic press to be shaped into their round form. Now it's time for cooling down to room temperature of approx. 20 degrees Celsius. To avoid imperfections such as surface irregularities and bubbles, the glass spheres are cooled down very slowly and temporarily stored. After cooling, the first inspection of the raw material for cracks & inclusionstakes place. All solid glass spheres that are of impeccable quality then proceed to grinding and polishing, until they have achieved their absolutely flawless and round shape. Then, the next inspection for air inclusions and other defectsfollows. Should a defect be noticed here, the glass sphere is sorted out. Now comes the final fine grindingwith a high-speed polishing machine. After a certain time, the spheres are now completely transparent and have a perfect surface quality. This is followed by the final quality control – until the perfect final result of each glass sphere. This is the only way to ensure that the glass sphere does not negatively affect light refraction later, or that inclusions and scratches appear as disturbing elements in your mirrored motif.

    Any further questions?

    Just send us a message. Our support team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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