I agree with the poster above, a nice zoom lens using the same sort of packaging would be outstanding. Seems like an obvious product too[?] Even is was as big as a pack of Lifesavers or so, it would still be highly portable.
olloclip or photojojo
Thanks, looks like they have just what I was asking about:
http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/iphone-telephoto-lens/
Cheap too!
What's needed is an optical zoom. A wider angle is nice, but fish eye? Increased macro? That's the icing, not the cake.
Thanks, looks like they have just what I was asking about:
http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/iphone-telephoto-lens/
Cheap too!
They have some really cool products. I don't find them cheap though. But I may order something anyway.
Thanks
It was actually sbojevets that mentioned the name, but you're welcome
Also, I just tried the coupon code that MacRetina posted,:
CYBER-MONDAY-KCLDJ
Still works! I see the $5 discount in my cart ... side note: this company has the most ridiculously cute cart system ever (add an item, watch carefully)
I noticed that at $50 they offer free shipping. Their 3-piece lens kit is $49, just need to add $1 more to save the $6 on shipping. Did you happen to find any filler items?
Sales tax too for CA![]()
Looking at the example images on their site it appears they hardly do anything. The macro isn't much better than the standard camera can do. The wide-angle you're hard pressed to tell is even wide-angle. The fishbowl is just barely fish-bowled. You could do most all of this with a free app and not have to carry anything around with you.
Will this thing work with a case on your phone? Doesnt everyone use a case?
It won't work with a case on.
No, not everyone does. Most of my friend's don't. We treat it like the $300 device it is and have no problems. I haven't had a case on my phones since 1999 and have had hundreds of phones with no issues. Never had a case on any of my iPhones since the original. Apple worked hard to create a nice looking phone. Why cover it up with an ugly case.
I know what you mean about covering it up. And cases add a lot of weight to it. But no matter how hard you try to be careful **** always happens. I can't even count how many times my phone slipped out of my hand or I forgot it was on my lap and stood up. I have hardwood and ceramic floors and they are brutal. I don't recall ever seeing anyone without a case on their phone. And I take the bus for 30-40 min each way and see a lot of people playing on their phones.
I would love to go without a case but I need to keep it on my belt. Anyone who keeps them in their pocket is just asking for it to bend or scratch from other things in their pockets.
The macro lens is only for close-ups. It starts to get blurry about 3 or 4 inches out.
...It's edited in CS6.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-12...899957?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257886f335
What I like about it ...
So is it a zoom, or is it a fixed focus 12x telephoto?
The ad calls it a "zoom magnifier" but the specs describe it simply as "magnification 12x" and I didn't see anything else referring to any zoom capacity. if it's a zoom it'd be a handy cheap tool to keep around.
And since you've got one, if it IS a zoom, does it start at the same focal length as the camera-without-a-lens? And is the zoom function push-pull, or rotate?
Just a fixed 12x. The part with the rubber on it rotates to bring you into focus. It's a nice piece for the price but I too am still on the lookout for a actual zoom lens. If I find one I'll post it here.