Original Lensball Pro 80mm, K9 Clear Crystal Ball Photography Sphere with Microfiber Bag

This is a fun gift to self or others. Interesting and wonderous in photography. Will challenge you to consider composition and use in fun ways. Works with any camera. Makes for fun conversation.

I've seen this device criticized as being a gimmick, which it can be and in which case you'll be disappointed. But if you understand that it's a tool for seeing in a different way and taking a fun shot that just might knock your socks off, it's perfect.I made the mistake of buying a modestly less expensive glass ball before this one, and was very disappointed because the quality of the glass was awful. So it really did come across gimmicky, because it was such poor quality. With this, I've been able to take some fun, creative shots that are striking. The quality is great, the microfiber bag helps keep the ball clear of fingerprints.Will it make you a great photographer? Of course not, but if you're an advanced novice or above, it will help you capture some interesting views, and once you've done that, you'll think of even more ways to use it.I have only one caution: I made the rookie mistake of trying it on the dash of a car to get a shot in the distance. The sun hit the ball just right, and within a couple of seconds the dash started to smoke. Fortunately I caught it right away and remembered what happened with magnifying glasses as a kid, and before I burned a hole in it. Be careful with that and I think you'll likely to enjoy it. And do bother with lower quality glass - this is the real deal.

**edit**These can bounce and roll! Knocked it up pretty good today when it tried to be a bird but ended up bouncing down a cliff. Best part is? I might still try to use it. Think I will have to reorder but it didn’t shatter and until I can get a new one, it might actually be useable as certain angles. I hope. Love this thing. Ps. REALLY hard to find once you half leap down a cliff for it.****Best used with a macro lens, the Lensball has been a lot of fun to learn how to use. While I have the fear of causing knicks and chips in it because I don't do the 'handheld' type photos, it has been fun finding ways to make up for that with random things found within the area I am shooting. It takes practice, but well worth the buy.Yes, it's heavy, and being in Seattle we don't have the powerful light that other buyers have had to deal with so the magnification of the light into fire hasn't happened I can see how it would. I plan on buying the smaller size for traveling further than around my own town, so looking forward to seeing the difference in that.It was shipped quickly. It was shipped well. There was not a scratch and the box is not only beautiful but also very good for storage when not in use.

My friend who got my whole family hooked on the ultimate symbol of douchery- the Hydroflask, is also responsible for this purchase.It’s a really need thing, the quality is pretty clear when you look through it. The pictures are beautiful but... You will get looks.Like a tourist using a selfie stick, wearing a fanny pack and adorned in all of the cheap tourist garbage you could imagine- people will stare at you. Some with sadness for your pathetic life, some with genuine interest in to what in the actual H you’re doing.Also, if you live in a sunny place... This is almost a weapon of mass destruction. I live on the surface of the sun (Phoenix, Arizona). I walked outside to test this puppy out, walked about 4 steps (not even kidding) when my hand holding the ball got HOT AF.Obviously it says on the packaging to watch out for this, but considering there are warnings to not dry your hair in the bath tub on hairdryers, Darwinism is dead. So. Keep this sucker OUT of the sun, treat it like a little baby vampire until you get to where you are going to take your photo, then just be aware of what is underneath it.

Love this lense ball high quality if you like pictures this gives a unique prospective. I have taken so many amazing pictures with this ball. If you like scenic pictures and nature I highly recommend you get this. For the price you can't beat it

Went on hollidays to Marrakesh and fancied taking the 60mm Lensball I had just ordered with me. I had never used one but I think the photos speak for themselves. Easy to use and spectacular results when you choose your subject and light conditions properly.Also got the 80mm one but haven’t tried it yet, it’s a bit heavy for travelling but believe will get even better results. The smaller one fits unobstrusivelly in your pocket, though.Only issue is a Lensball stand is publicised to be included in package - it isn’t, neither in the 60 nor the 80mm one. But for flawless built construction and packaging plus ease of use my rating 5* anyway.

I've used it, three friends have used it, and none of us have managed to create anything likes they show on their website - and we have over a hundred years of photographic experience between us. It's nothing more than a gimmick.

Excellent quality and comes in a nice box and bag for storage. I’m glad I paid a little bit more for this brand as I’ve seen mixed reviews for some of the cheaper ones. Beware you can burn yourself or start a fire with these things in direct sunlight! The photo is my first attempt using it and I’m looking forward to experimenting more.

Excellent crystal clear lens ball. I bought others before and they were really flawed. This ball is absolutely flawless. Worth every penny.

When I opened the Lensball the box wasn't sealed, there was no microfibre bag and the ball was just sat in the box, I contacted Lensball who quite simply didn't want to know, were no help at all and just told me to contact Amazon, they then asked me to add a review, and this is it. If I could give no stars or even minus stars I would, but anyway thanks for nothing Lensball.