Olloclip has a couple of new lenses for the iPhone 6. The new telephoto lens includes a circular polarizer lens, which can also be used with the Olloclip 4-in-1. The macro 3-in-1 lens offers 21x, 14x, 7x macro magnification options. [Read more…]
FLIR Updates iOS Thermal Camera; Launches Dedicated Thermal Pocket Camera
FLIR was back at CES 2015 with its powerful thermal cameras for iOS and Android, as well as launching a new, dedicated pocket camera with FLIR’s thermal imaging prowess built right in. [Read more…]
Olloclip is Making a Better iPhone 6 Case for Its Lenses
Olloclip has been around for a couple of years now and has done a good job of delivering nice photography accessories for smartphones – the iPhone in particular. It has had a couple iterations of its Quick-Flip case that allows you to use a case and your Olloclip lenses with your iPhone. [Read more…]
Review: Kenu Stance iPhone 5/5s/6 Tripod
The Kenu Stance is a compact tripod for any iPhone using the Lightning port, including the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. [Read more…]
Jeremy Cowart’s Impressive iPhone 6 Photo Shoot
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We have gotten to the point now where we expect to see the next outlandish claim about how great the iPhone or any number of smartphone cameras have become. However, I’m posting this video of Jeremy Cowart’s buzz-worthy video shooting with the iPhone 6 to emphasize how much craft is still required to get a great image.
There is a reason that most people’s iPhone photos don’t look like what Jeremy Cowart produced here. [Read more…]
‘Manual’ Camera App Finally Brings Custom Exposure Control to iPhone
Manual is a simple new camera app for iOS 8 that allows to manually adjust the three key inputs for exposure control – Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed. Additional controls include adjustments for white balance focus and exposure bracketing.
No longer do you have to tap various regions of the frame in hopes that you can get the autoexposure to meter what you want. The manual exposure controls are up front and easy to scroll through. Photographers have been asking for these basic features on the iPhone for years – and now we’ve got them in a $1.99 app.
You can find the Manual app here in the iTunes App Store.
iPhone 6’s Amazing Photos Come from a $16.50 Camera
That fancy new iPhone 6 camera is amazing, right?
As it turns out, the parts that make up the camera portion of the iPhone 6 cost about $16.50 when you buy them in bulk – $17.50 if you want to spring for OIS in the iPhone 6 Plus. [Read more…]
iPhone 6 Video Stabilization Sample
There are a couple of key new features in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that make it an attractive device for enthusiast mobile photographers.
The iPhone 6 has digital image stabilization for still photos, while the iPhone 6 Plus has the coveted optical image stabilization. Both models sport a feature called “Cinematic Video Stabilization” for video footage. Of course the polished video from Apple’s demos are going to look great; however, waht’s the feature going to look like in everyday videos? [Read more…]
New Rode iXY Mic Features Lightning Connector for iPhone 5, 5s and 5c
Rode has announced a new iXY mic that features a lightning connector. The previous version was announced in 2013 and features the old 30-pin iPhone connector. [Read more…]
Manfrotto Releases KLYP+ iPhone Photo/Video Accessories & New Pixi Tripod
Manfrotto has unveiled several new photo and video accessories for the iPhone 5/5s. The KLYP+ phone case and accessories are designed to transform the iPhone into an all-in-one photo and video solution. [Read more…]