I’ve been wanting to play with superhydrophobic (“very water hating”) surfaces for a couple years now, but haven’t found a source. Here’s a fun video done at CalTech .
I often get requests for information about techniques. Here is the “stock reply” that I have been using to save me some time. Now I can just point people to this post!
I don’t use special cameras or lenses, really. I am currently using a Canon 5D and a 180mm macro lens, but other equipment works , too.