Jun
17
How to Fix a Flip Camcorder’s Broken Lens
ByHow to Fix a Broken Flip Camcorder Lens
After breaking our Flip Camcorder’s lens cover 2 weeks after purchasing it I took to the web to get a fixed. After much research I found Esslinger had the replacement lens to fix it. I ordered the 20mm diameter lens at 1 mm thick as well as the Elfy glue. The only down side is Esslinger requires a minimum $10 purchase. With the glue and 6 lenses I made the cut off.
Watch below our story as well as the video of fixing our lens.
And the final video that the flip is now working: (Pardon the jerky movements guess I needed a tripod huh)
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Twitter: hardertobreathe
says:
This is such a helpful post! I have a Flip too, and I love it. Fortunately the lens is fine, but if anything ever happens I will totally do this. What a bummer that yours got broken, but it’s as good as new now!
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I am glad to know that this is an easy fix. I bet that this is something that happens frequently to others! What a great video!
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Twitter: BrittanyGreer5
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You are awesome. Looks easy to fix and super helpful for those that may need to know!!!
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Also, check eBay— I have seen lens replacements offered by a third party along with installation instructions for $15 bucks. Not bad! And, installation is pretty easy to do.
Yep…. just installed the one I got from ebay and it works. Easy install.
You are the best.
Congrats and Thanks
Amazon has them for $15 and so does eBay. It is the repair kit. Go with this one. The glass is specifically made for the Flip cameras. The $15 bucks is worth it, it comes with finger cots for install and installation step-by-step guide. Easy to install when following the pictures in the guide.