how to fix a flip camcorder's broken lens

[ksmut777]

Thank you!

I just ordered my new lens!

esslinger. com/flipcameralensreplacementk­it-1.aspx

[spacecadetsblog]

Thankayoooo

[rcee14]

thanks for the video !!!!

[hairobsessed52]

Im having trouble finding the website, can anyone help?

[Yorktownes]

ESSLINGER WEBSITE WONT WORK!!!!

[abbeyGems]

Esslinger & Co. sells a Flip Video Camera Lens Replacement Kit item# 110.161, which comes with the correct size crystal for replacing the lens and the tools needed to do the work, Easy Breezy!

[HakimRepTheLay]

what the web site you didnt link

[8180634]

I just fixed mine using 20mm x 1mm glass from Esslinger, worked great! You can buy it here: w w w . esslinger . c o m /watchcrystalsflatmineralglass­.aspx . Be very careful removing the little silver ring, it is soft aluminum, I accidentally folded mine up when removing it.

[andihaveaquestion]

okay why can't the watch repairs do this. I can do this, all I need is the glass piece

[8180634]

Spectacular, thank you very much, especially for telling us where you got the replacement lens and its size!

[UnitedWeCosplay]

sweet jesus. thank you so . so . SO much

my camera fell out of my bag when my friend was looking for her phone and the glass shattered. the first time it was dropped. UGH thank you so muuuch!

[jmoney4247]

THANK YOU !!!!

[jamesnm110]

Awesome vid - thanks! Ordering from Esslinger today!

[ilikeitfrantic]

I originally used a glue from esslinger but found the second time the lens broke that just using superglue works fine. It's been 9 months since the last fix and the lens is still tight.

[jlind453]

what is the name of the glue.....i need it to fix my lens...thanks in advance =)

[smince3]

Very useful video, thanks for posting! It helped me fix my son's cracked Flip. It would be even more helpful though if you inserted all the links that you referred to in the video (i.e. - repair tutorial, Esslinger et. al.) into the video description.

[sweeeeezy]

Thank you for your help. BTW i found my lens on ebay for 2.85

[dynamole]

@sweeeeezy Hey there! I saw that you found a replacement lens on ebay fairly cheap. Would mind telling me how you located it ....what did you search for? I can't get any return with just "iflip lens".

[buddhasassassin]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'll be trying this myself and posting a tutorial with before/after shots from my flip. This problem happens frequently and people shouldn't be afraid of DIY repairs, especially when they're this easy, fast and cheap! Can't thank you enough for info on the glass company/sizing.

[deolali1]

Thank you. Will give it a go.

[JacobJohns100]

thank you nice lady!

[urmothersk8s121]

there is no link in the description D: can i get some help?

[aschur1313]

Which type of glue did you get from that website, there are a lot of options, thanks!!

[wavfile44kv2]

Which glue did you use?

[jherberholt]

Can you provide me with the name of the glue manufacturer? When I replaced my lens, I used generic super glue (a very small amount was applied) it left a film or haze on the back side of the lens. The company I received the new lens from did not specify what kind of glue to use.

[nyricanangel38]

Could you please email me the size glass you used I found esslinger but they have so many to choose from!

[ilikeitfrantic]

@nyricanangel38 Its the 20 mm diameter 1 mm thick

[nyricanangel38]

Thanks for sharing this I will try to find the glass now !

[2ALEornot2Ale]

what was the name and size of the lens that you bought from esslinger?

[2ALEornot2Ale]

what was the name and size of the lens that you bought from esslinger?

[ilikeitfrantic]

The company is esslinger