Sony has a pair of incredible new lenses coming out to work in tandem with smartphones for higher quality mobile photography. The Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-Q100 are actually lenses with an image sensor built-in. [Read more…]
Instagram 4.1 Update Adds Video Imports and Auto Straightening
Instagram just released version 4.1 of its app and adds a couple new features for both iOS and Android users. [Read more…]
New GoPro App for iOS and Android Enhances Mobile Sharing
GoPro has a new app for iOS and Android devices that allows you to connect via WiFi with the HERO3 and HERO2, and instantly share photos, videos and control your GoPro camera with your mobile device.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVf6LRFI740&w=640&h=360]More details from GoPro below. [Read more…]
Triggertrap Just Made High-Speed Photography Stupid-Easy
Triggertrap has updated its iOS app and added a new piece of hardware that allows the app to trigger flashes instead of the camera. The results allow the Triggertrap app and flash triggers to be easily used for high-speed photography captures with a response time as low as 5 milliseconds. [Read more…]
RØDE Announces the i16 Surround Sound Microphone for Apple iOS Devices
After the iXY was announced back at CES 2013, RØDE has stepped up its game with the new i16 surround sound mic with 16 channels.
Check out the overview video below. [Read more…]
Tascam iM2X iPhone Stereo Mic for $39.99 – Deal Alert
The Tascam iM2X stereo condenser mic for the iPhone is only $39.99 right now at B&H (reg. $79.98). The iM2X records in 16-bit / 44.1 kHz through the free Tascam linear PCM recorder app and supports the iPhone 4, 4S and iPads through the third-gen.
This price has probably dropped due to the new lightning connectors on current iOS devices, but it’s still a solid deal if you are using an iPhone 4S/4 or an prior-gen iPad. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Photoshop Touch Now on the iPhone
Photoshop Touch is now available for the iPhone, as well as Android phones. Previously, Photoshop Touch was only available on tablet devices. [Read more…]
RØDE Announces smartLav Mic for iPhone
RØDE has unveiled a new lavalier mic for iOS devices. The smartLav is a $60 lav mic that plugs into the headphone jack of the iPhone or other iOS device for close-miking of talent.
The smartLav is designed to be used with the RØDE Rec iOS app, which will allow you to record up to 16-bit/48kHz audio and then edit and publish that audio to a variety of sources. HDSLR shooters can import audio through from their iPhone into iTunes and then pull it into their NLE program for syncing with scratch audio from the camera. [Read more…]
Snappgrip for Smartphones Goes Into Production
Snappgrip is an iPhone case and grip that allows you to use your iPhone or Galaxy III more like a traditional point and shoot camera. The idea turned into a Kickstarter project, which recently met its funding goal, and is now going into production with commercial availability expected in March 2013. [Read more…]
Rode iXY Stereo Mic for iPhone and iPad
At CES 2013, Rode unveiled the iXY mic, a new stereo mic unit designed for iOS devices that captures up to 24-bit/96kHz audio directly to your iPhone or iPad. The iXY is fitted with a matched pair of 0.5″ cardioid condenser mics aligned at 90-degrees for optimal stereo recording. [Read more…]