Purchasing method
Products related to soratama are now sold from several companies. Find the item which suits your needs. Please note that some of the devices necessitate macro extension tube or step-up ring.
We expect to continue updating the setting examples. However, please try on your own regarding the products which are not included in the examples.
“ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter” is made of optical glass and it is able to provide sharp images compared to marbles and acrylic ball. The edge of the metal frame is shaped like a screw and it can be fixed onto your camera by screwing a step-up ring.
The diameter of “ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter” is 72mm, and it comes with a 20mm Soratama Extension Tube. Also, “ZENJIX Soratama Extension Tube” (sold separately) is a set of Soratama extension tubes ranging from 5mm, 10mm, to 20mm. It is used to adjust the distance between Soratama and the camera lens.
ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter
Product name: ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter
EAN: 4589979470015
Price：$63.00
What’s included:
-Circular glass with clear ball in the center.
-Ball lens (optical glass)
-1 piece of Soratama extension tube (filter diameter: 72mm length:20mm / alluminum)
Made in Japan
ZENJIX Soratama Extension Tube
Product name: ZENJIX Soratama Extension Tube
EAN: 4589979470022
Price: $59.00 (Free shipping)
What’s included: 3 pieces of Soratama extension tube
-filter diameter: 72mm length:5mm
-filter diameter: 72mm length:10mm
-filter diameter: 72mm length:20mm
Used material:alluminum
Made in Japan.
ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter & Extension Tube Set
Product name: ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter & Extension Tube Set
EAN: 4589979470145
Price: $84.00
What’s included:
-Circular glass with clear ball in the center.
-Ball lens (optical glass)
-4 pieces of Soratama extension tube
filter diameter: 72mm length: 5mm × 1
filter diameter: 72mm length: 10mm × 1
filter diameter: 72mm length: 20mm × 2
The product is available at the shops below:
・“ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter” – Amazon.com
・“ZENJIX Soratama Extension Tube” – Amazon.com
・“ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter” – qoo10.com
・“ZENJIX Soratama Extension Tube” – qoo10.com
・“ZENJIX Soratama Lensball Filter” – qoo10.sg
・“ZENJIX Soratama Extension Tube” – qoo10.sg
ESL-TG4 Soratama
ESL-TG4 soratama
Underwater soratama for “PT-056 Underwater Housing for the Tough TG-3 & TG-4”. Optical glass ball lens used.
soratama for DIY
It is an acrylic plate with clear acrylic ball in the center. Try making your own soratama using empty candy box or a container. This kit uses acrylic materials and is a simplified product. If you would like a clear and sharp image, we recommend using “soratama 72” which is made out of optical glass.
Mirror for Kaleidoscope Photos
Below is not related to soratama but a mirror (triplet mirror) for taking kaleidoscope photos. There is a need for pasting kaleidoscope together and putting it into a case. It is a big size mirror with high reflectance specialized for photography.
→ Mirror for Kaleidoscope Photos / Surface Reflection Mirror (Triplet Mirror)
Discontinued product
soratama SP
soratama for smartphones using optical glass ball lens. With the GIZMON smartclip, it is available for many types of smartphones. Filter diameter: 55mm.
soratama for iPhone
soratama exclusive for iPhones using optical glass ball lens. With the special mount, it can be fixed tightly onto your iPhone. Filter diameter: 52mm. It is compatible with tokyo grapher lens, and is possible to fix on the following high quality lenses- wide angle, fisheye and macro.
→ What is “soratama for iPhone”?
soratama 55 for TG
soratama for STYLUS TG-5 Tough,STYLUS TG-4 Tough and STYLUS TG-3 Tough using optical glass ball lens. Filter diameter: 52mm. This is not for underwater use. Comes with a step-up ring. CLA-T01 Conversion Lens Adapter by Olympus is necessary in order to fix onto the camera.
soratama 55 for WG
soratama for RICOH WG-50, WG-40 and WG5GPS using optical glass ball lens. Filter diameter: 52mm. This is not for underwater use. Comes with a step-up ring. O-LA135 Conversion Lens Adapter by RICOH is necessary in order to fix onto the camera.
