Will post some pictures soon - but I just tried out taking some pictures with the iphone using my binoculars in preparation for an upcoming cruise and the results are pretty cool. Hard to hold both steady - but it definitely works... (see post below)
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iphone + binoculars = great optical zoom (with example pics)
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Now all we need is a case which has a mono binocular attached to the back. Maybe something similar to that handle grip to use while recording movies.
Drumjim85
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SFStateStudent
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That's pretty cool; I'll give it a shot. You're gonna' have to start a new thread: "iPhone pics with your binoculars/monocular".....😛😛😛
TheSpaz
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Why would you carry an iPhone and binoculars with you instead of investing in a decent digital SLR camera with a telephoto lens? The picture quality isn't very good through the iPhone as it is... add more glass to that and the quality is going to degrade even more.
Get a digital SLR and learn how to use a real camera.
Get a digital SLR and learn how to use a real camera.
colmaclean
macrumors 68000
Thanks. I have a DSLR. In fact I have some of the top of the line video, audio and still gadgetry.
I never said it was something to replace a normal camera. But in a pinch when I don't want to lug MORE heavy equipment around than I already am (i.e. I'm hiking and already have my binocs and phone) - it's a quick "fix" if I want to snap a shot of something. It's called making use of tools already at your disposal.
Aren't you (TheSpaz) who removed all his apps that he didn't use so he could have a streamlined device? No extras?
Obviously it's NO replacement for a digital camera (or film camera) with a good optical zoom.
I was able to do this with my spotting scope in my backyard.
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Nice!
TheSpaz
macrumors 604
Good. I didn't want to think that you were actually shooting photos like this. I love my DSLR, but I haven't been using it much lately. I should start shooting again. I love photography.
uiop.
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I can't even believe that worked as well as it did. Looks like it works fantastic in a pinch. Cool!
I wonder for those with a telescope can use this trick to take some shots of stars and planets with their iPhone?
I wonder for those with a telescope can use this trick to take some shots of stars and planets with their iPhone?
apfhex
macrumors 68030
Wasn't there a MR post a while back where someone took their iPhone 2G to a huge telescope and photographed some celestial body? I remember thinking that was pretty cool.
Now I've gotta try this with my binoculars. 😀
uberamd
macrumors 68030
My next picture will be my pellet rifle crosshairs on the stupid woodchuck that lives in my yard. First picture will show the woodchuck living, second shot will show the woodchuck a little lifeless.
I already shot the thing once but the thing is so fat it didn't die. Resilient creatures.
I already shot the thing once but the thing is so fat it didn't die. Resilient creatures.
My buddy does this with his camera phone/binoculars at the port when a boat with hot chicks goes by LOL.
But but but.. why would you need binoculars on your camera if it's dead. Just walk up to it and shoot ... I mean take a picture LOL