U4GM How to Find Camera Lenses in ARC Raiders Fast

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I used to think Camera Lenses were dead weight in ARC Raiders, the sort of thing you grab only if you've got one empty slot and nothing better. Then I started paying attention to what they're actually for, and it changed how I plan a run. If you're trying to keep your crafting goals straight, it helps to know what feeds into upgrades and projects, and that's where ARC Raiders BluePrint can fit into your routine without feeling like homework.



Where They Actually Show Up
Camera Lenses aren't "rare," but they're not everywhere either. The mistake most people make is searching random crates and hoping luck carries them. You'll have better odds in Security-tagged areas where the game leans into office clutter: lockers, desks, drawers, filing cabinets. Places that look boring. Places that usually aren't safe. On Dam Battlegrounds, I've had the most consistent finds when I push into the Control Tower and sweep methodically, then check any adjacent workrooms before I bail. On Spaceport, the Stella Montis Lobby can pay out, and the Security Office is the kind of spot where a quick cabinet-to-cabinet route beats wandering the terminals.



Sell, Recycle, or Field-Salvage
There's a small decision every time you pick one up. If you're broke, sure, sell it for Raider Coins and keep moving. But most of the time, the smarter play is materials. Bring the lens back to the Den and recycle it for 8 Plastic Parts; that's a real chunk when you're piecing together upgrades and basic kit. If you panic-salvage in the field because your bag's full, you only get 4. That difference adds up fast, especially after a couple of messy extractions where you're constantly choosing between "useful now" and "useful later."



Why The Shrouded Sky Update Made Them Matter
The Shrouded Sky update quietly flipped the value of this item. Once you hit stage five of the Weather Monitor System project, you'll need three Camera Lenses, and that's where people get stuck. The other requirements—like a Damaged Heat Sink, a Firefly Burner, and Voltage Converters—can be annoying, but the lenses are the ones you don't notice you're missing until the project tells you "nope." And the payoff's not just a checkbox. You're getting things like Surge Shield Rechargers, Sterilized Bandages, and tactical augments that actually make runs smoother, plus the longer-term token and charm rewards for finishing the full chain.



Stash A Few Before You Regret It
My honest advice is simple: stop treating Camera Lenses like filler and start treating them like future time saved. Keep a small buffer in your stash, so you're not forced into grinding Security wings just to find one last piece when you're ready to push projects. And if you're the type who'd rather skip some of the slog—whether that's topping up currency or sorting out gear needs—sites like U4gm are worth knowing about since they're aimed at players who want to spend more time raiding and less time scrambling.