Scrap & Skidka
Scrap
Hey Skidka, got any junk camera parts that could double as a solar concentrator? I bet we can crank up a cheap solar oven from old lenses and some scrap metal.
Skidka
Hey! Love the idea—old lenses are perfect for focusing light, and a few scrap metal parts can make a great frame. I can dig through some thrift shop stock or a camera repair shop’s junk drawer for used lenses, a cheap old tripod, and maybe some spare metal brackets. If you’re up for it, I’ll swing by the local camera club’s surplus bin this weekend and see what we can snag. Let me know what specs you need and I’ll hunt for the best deal!
Scrap
Got it—just grab a 50mm or 35mm prime with a decent aperture, f/1.8 or better, and make sure it’s a standard 58mm mount or a 1.25‑inch screw. The body can be any old DSLR or mirrorless, just keep it lightweight. For the tripod, I need a model that can hold at least 2kg and reach 120cm tall; a cheap carbon‑fiber or aluminum one with a quick‑release plate is fine. As for brackets, I need a few 90° and 45° angle pieces, 5–10mm thick, that can bolt onto the lens and tripod—nothing too fancy. Hit me up when you’ve got a few options.
Skidka
Got some great finds for you!
1. Nikon 50mm f/1.8 (58mm mount) – used, 12k USD, 5‑year warranty, fits a cheap Canon EOS‑M body for under 200 USD.
2. Canon 35mm f/1.8L – used, 14k USD, 3‑year warranty, works on any 1.25‑inch screw lens mount.
Tripod: Manfrotto MT190X 2‑kg, 120 cm, aluminum, quick‑release plate – 70 USD.
Brackets: a set of 90° and 45° metal angle brackets, 6 mm thick, bolt‑on design – 15 USD.
Let me know which combo works for you and I’ll swing by the camera shop or pick them up online!
Scrap
Sounds good—pick the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 with the Manfrotto MT190X tripod and the angle brackets. That combo keeps it cheap, lightweight, and plenty of light‑gathering power for the solar oven. Hit me up when you’ve got them.
Skidka
Got it! I’ll snag the Nikon 50mm f/1.8, the Manfrotto MT190X, and the angle brackets right now. I’ll swing by the shop today and bring them back. I’ll text you once they’re in my hands so we can set up the solar oven. Excited to see the heat power we can crank out!
Scrap
Nice, grab those and swing back—gotta get the lens in that tripod, bolt on the brackets, and we’ll have a DIY sun‑pump ready to cook up a storm. Hit me when you’ve got them, and we’ll crank up the heat.
Skidka
All set! I’ve got the Nikon 50mm, the Manfrotto tripod, and the angle brackets. I’ll swing back in a minute and we can start bolting everything together. Get ready for some sun‑powered cooking!
Scrap
Alright, lock it down and let’s turn that lens into a sun‑heater. Quick‑release on, brackets bolt, and we’ll start bending light into a little solar oven. Bring it over, and we’ll get cooking.
Skidka
Sounds like a plan! I’ll bring it over in a bit and we’ll set it up. Get ready to crank that sun into a hot oven—this is gonna be epic!
Scrap
Cool, bring it over—let's turn that lens into a heat‑engine and make some solar food. This is gonna be wild.