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Hands-On With Olloclip's New 4-in-1 Photo Lens for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
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That's the kicker for me too. I gladly spent £300 on a nice prime the other week because it's going to work with my camera for the next decade or so. Once I upgrade my phone this isn't guaranteed to work any more. The money on a lens system like this just doesn't seem worth it, especially since the overall image isn't that great.
Half that price and I might bite.
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Now that sounds interesting!
Unless they've changed the clip substantially from their prior two generations, don't count on using even a thin skin. I tried it and the skin simply peels up and crumples as you put the lens on...if it goes on at all.
I've had the last two, and they're excellent bits of kit...but only if you're willing caseless, or don't mind removing the case constantly. Not sure I'll buy this time.
Damn. I already lost my wide-angle lens. 
I took a macro and I guess I didn't tighten it enough. I guess I won't be wearing it around my neck anymore.
I emailed olloclip support and offered to buy another lens without rebuying the whole package.
I took a macro and I guess I didn't tighten it enough. I guess I won't be wearing it around my neck anymore.I emailed olloclip support and offered to buy another lens without rebuying the whole package.
I just never sincerely understand the point in complaining about prices for something if it's not something crucial like food. My attitude is either buy it or not. If I really want it then I'd pay £70. If I don't need it then I don't care how much does it cost.
Idk I'm not rich and not into iphone photography but £70 doesn't seem like an outrageous price. If there're cheaper alternatives of the same quality I'd be interested to see them.
I've used Olloclips with every model of iPhone. Imho they're worth it, but it depends on your uses. The ability to get a wide photo of a group indoors, for ex, or a wide landscape; the macros are astounding, but less useful for me, at least.
The case thing isn't a big problem unless you have a particular case you insist on using.
Instead, buy one of the two-piece cases that slip on top and bottom: When you want to use the Olloclip, just slide the top piece off, and attach the Olloclip.
Better yet, wait for the Olloclip case due within a month. If it's as thought-out as the previous models, it'll be great. The prior ones had a hinged top portion that swung out of the way, exposing the bare top portion of the phone and allowing the lenses to be clipped on. Better yet, the portion that pivoted out of the way lined up with the volume button and thus became a great shutter release. The case protected the phone, but made using the Olloclip even better. It became my all-the-time case. I'm just sorry they didn't release it with the lenses.
I've also owned and used the last two. I don't like the cheap cases that so quickly come off - they're not secure enough for every day use. The lenses in the Olioclip are no better/worse than many of the other brands available. I bought a set that clips on, and they work great. (And cost a fraction of the Olioclip.)
I also own a range of alternative lenses that either clip on or are magnetic, but I don't have any that fit the iPhone 6 right now.
I have this set for the iPhone 5s: http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/cell-phone-lenses/
Quality is decent, not quite at Olloclip level, but the lenses give similar effects and you can buy individually. I don't really care for how they attach, personally, because you have to put a stick-on magnetic ring around the camera. I also have some plain clip-on lenses (not sure of the brand), but the quality is pretty abysmal.
I've tried some of the cases with interchangeable lenses, which have worked okay, but the pricing is no better than Olloclip: http://www.optrix.com/photography-products/
I'm a big fan of photo accessories for my iPhone so I've had a chance to look at a lot of what's out there, Olloclip's a pretty decent compromise between price and quality.
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Agreed, the Olloclip case is pretty handy, if a little bulky. I had one for my iPhone 5s and look forward to having one for my iPhone 6 Plus.
Of course! When I was looking at it, my first thought was the Presidio, but there was a bit of doubt in my mind. It's been years since I lived and worked in the Bay Area, and I had completely forgotten about Fort Mason.
Thanks for the reply
Other than the telephoto, the wide angle and macro lenses seem a bit novel IMHO. Circular polarizing filter please!
Do the lenses make low-light photography more feasible? I'm wondering how much more light they can gather and push to the sensor versus not using the Olloclip. Thanks!
Good question. I have not noticed any improvement in low light images with the Olloclip lenses. If anything, photos are just a teensy bit darker with the lenses on than without in low light conditions.
as someone who has owned one for everyone iphone shape since the 4, its getting kind of old that they keep selling you the $90 clip with lenses.
Just sell me the updated clip for the new form factor and let me mount my old lenses to that, you know, like any other camera.
Just sell me the updated clip for the new form factor and let me mount my old lenses to that, you know, like any other camera.
Is there somewhere we can sign up for alerts for what I guess will be called the "Olloclip iPhone 6 Quick-Flip Case"?
