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Photojojo lens attachments

I received my Photojojo lens set this past Friday and I've been snapping away ever since. I love the wide-angle and fisheye lenses. The macro is sweet but it only works REALLY close to an object. I haven't found a chance to use the telephoto lens just yet.
The metal ring that attaches to the camera body fits just fine in my Qubits snap-on case (though I did mount it slightly off center). The fisheye lens is a little bulky and doesn't exactly fit (centered) with the case on, which you can see in the some of the pics. I've ordered a TPU bumper and I'll remount the magnetic ring on the camera body. That should help get better centered images with the fisheye.
Hope this helps anyone considering the Photojojo lenses.
Fisheye
Wide angle
Macro
Macro

Wow that so cool. Good to see us Android users getting cool things like this like iPhone usually get. What did it cost? I might pick one up!

Vcolassi said:
Wow that so cool. Good to see us Android users getting cool things like this like iPhone usually get. What did it cost? I might pick one up!
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Yup, I know what you mean! The only iPhone envy I've ever had was due to their accessory selection.
It was $58 shipped to me in CA.

i had something like this on my evo, except i bought them for $5 on one of those direct from hong kong sites

can you post some pictures of where you mounted the metal rings, i wonder if it will mount find on the nexus itself.

lookitzjohnny said:
can you post some pictures of where you mounted the metal rings, i wonder if it will mount find on the nexus itself.
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This isn't my picture, but mine is mounted the same exact way.
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I actually purchased the macro, wide/fisheye, and telephoto versions from Photojojo (link) back when I had my Droid X. The metal rings didn't fit on my Droid X fantastically, but they worked. The rings, however, fit like they were made for the Galaxy Nexus. The ring fits around the camera, without any overhand onto the back plate. (The previous post with images somewhat demonstrates this fact.)
Photojojo has the kit for about $50. For individual lenses, it's probably cheaper to go to a Direct-from-China place. DealExtreme even has some in blue and red versions.

daewond3r said:
This isn't my picture, but mine is mounted the same exact way.
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Thanks for the pictures! does the metal ring stay on fine? i heard that it tends to fall off when pulling the lens off.

lookitzjohnny said:
Thanks for the pictures! does the metal ring stay on fine? i heard that it tends to fall off when pulling the lens off.
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I've been switching lenses often and the metal ring hasn't budged one bit. It seems to be stuck on there real good.

Interesting! May have to buy a set. You can still remove the battery cover without touching the metal ring?

i put in my order earlier today, i should receive it on friday/sat im looking forward to it! i wish that they threw in like a cheap lanyard to put the lenses on when you buy the set. but its okay!

kvizz said:
Interesting! May have to buy a set. You can still remove the battery cover without touching the metal ring?
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Sure can. I was concerned about that too but there's just enough room to take it off without touching.

Try shooting video with this yet?

Zer0_Cool said:
Try shooting video with this yet?
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Not yet. I'll try to shoot a couple samples tomorrow.

took a picture with my macro lens of the Photojojo fisheye lens.
one with a instagram filter, one without

^ Nice! It's crazy how much detail you can get with the macro.

daewond3r said:
^ Nice! It's crazy how much detail you can get with the macro.
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the 1st one is the orginal, 2nd one is edited with contrast to make the details pop out.

How does the ring attach to the phone?
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juaninamillion said:
How does the ring attach to the phone?
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Go to page 1 near the bottom. The adhesive side of the ring stays on pretty well

With the adhesive side touching the phone, what is the other side? I'd be worried about not having a lens attached and it sticking to my pockets and attracting dirt.
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[Review] Aprolink Shell Standing Case

As promised, I have received the Aprolink case and here's my review:
First, the case comes in a box that transforms into a photo frame but I was unable to check this feature since I have no printed photos in that size. The instructions says that 3x5 inches photo will fit.
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Second, the case is BEAUTIFUL! The color I bought is glossy white with red and I think it's adding a nice color to the all-white device.
The color really shows on this photo
The case has EXACT holes and cut outs for the 3.5mm headphone jack, USB port and tiny yet precise cut outs for the microphones (on the top and on the bottom of the device), a nice circle around the camera and flash and a split speaker grill cutout (that does not affect the sound output).
The volume buttons and the sleep/wake button are covered by rubber and are very easy to press. Volume buttons are slightly narrow so that might take a few minutes to get used to.
The case also has a lip so you can lay your phone on the table while the screen is facing down without worrying.
The camera lens are protected as well
IMPORTANT!!
I own an international Tegra3 device so at&t and One XL owners might experience a slight misalignment here and there!
For more colors and some information, Aprolink's official webpage.

they look awesome

Found some photos of the Sensation case (different design, though), still gives a nice overall feeling about the quality of the case:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22360377&postcount=85

Hey those are sweet! Thanks!
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After checking out the Sensation case in the link above and watching several videos of their iPhone cases I was very impressed by Aprolink's products and I have decided to order the case.
I guess this could take a while since the seller is shipping from Taiwan.
If no one else will do it before me, I'll upload some photos and a review when I'll receive it.
*Edit: Review added on 1st post.

Can you show more angles of the camera, protection looks minimal tbh

Ripley said:
Can you show more angles of the camera, protection looks minimal tbh
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The lens are almost on the same level with the case so it's not that simple to catch on photo. It's not as protective as an Otterbox but according to photos it provides protection that competes with Case-Mate's Tough case.
Anyway, here's the photo:
If you want a shot from different angle I can try to catch it. A picture of the desired position (with a different case) might help as well.

Hmm it's more of a cutout than protection then. The cutout on my Rock Magic Cube has a 2mm lip that surrounds the lens, offering great scratch protection. Also, the cutout on mine is alot smaller, surrounding the actual lens diameter, not the bigger silver circle around it.
Oh well, thanks for the pic

Just ordered 1 should be here in 3 weeks
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Received my white and grey one today, which was ordered on the 11th June - China to the UK in 7 days ain't bad at all.
Nice case, aside from the aprolink logo on the back being slightly skewed.
I was previously using the official HTC C700 hard case, which looks great, but is so damn slippy. This case just sticks to your fingers and makes one handed operation much easier.
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Received my white and grey one today
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Can you post some photos too? I'd like to see it in "real life". Especially since the red one which I have is slightly different shade of red from the one in the promotional photos.
On a side note, I have to agree about the ease of operation with the case. Definitely a case that was manufactured with functionality in mind and not that cheapo feel of various no-brand cases.

IdanK said:
Can you post some photos too? I'd like to see it in "real life". Especially since the red one which I have is slightly different shade of red from the one in the promotional photos.
On a side note, I have to agree about the ease of operation with the case. Definitely a case that was manufactured with functionality in mind and not that cheapo feel of various no-brand cases.
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Will do, I'll try and take some in the morning.
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Thanks for the review.
To make the case stand, you stick a card in the back of it?
Do they provide it?

junialum said:
Thanks for the review.
To make the case stand, you stick a card in the back of it?
Do they provide it?
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Yes, you can stick any card as long as it's approximately 5.3cm long and it fits right in. Credit cards are great for that cause
A card is not included with the case.

IdanK said:
Can you post some photos too? I'd like to see it in "real life". Especially since the red one which I have is slightly different shade of red from the one in the promotional photos.
On a side note, I have to agree about the ease of operation with the case. Definitely a case that was manufactured with functionality in mind and not that cheapo feel of various no-brand cases.
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I upload some pictures with the case actually on the phone later:
Edit...pics with the case on the phone.
Not the best pictures, my galaxy nexus is not the brilliant in low light (or maybe my camera lens cover just needs a damn good clean!).
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Here it is in black/gray. The gray glows in the dark.
On a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a six or seven. The black is glossy and picks up swirls and scuffs easily. It holds the phone fine but there's a small amount of up and down movement. The button you push for power is pure show because when you push it all you're doing is pushing the flush inside of the case downward until it hits the power button. You get used to it though. The slot you stick a credit card in is very shallow - you need a thick unbending card for it to really stay in place and support the phone. Even then, using the touch screen without holding the phone with one hand will move the phone and knock the credit card out. It's really tippy in portrait mode. Overall I'd rate it good, not great.

Galaxy S II 30mm lens compatible case

Updated July 3rd:
This is a DIY case I made using a cheap TPU case, Sugru, and a 30mm adapter ring. 30mm is one of the smallest standard sizes for lens accessories, most commonly used by camcorders. By having a case with a 30mm ring, I can use accessories like lenses, filters, and lens caps that are normally meant for camcorders.
The first version was centered around the international S II's LED/lens piece. The second version was centered around just the lens, and is the one I'm using now.
Currently waiting for lens cap and circular polarizing filter. Macro lens arrived today, and below are some shots taken with it, comparison pictures taken without it, and some pics of the actual lens/case
Cost (bought most from ebay):
Case: $1.50
Ring: about $1-2
Sugru: Sold in larger packs, but actually used amount comes out to perhaps $2 (http://sugru.com/)
Macro+wide angle kit: $15-$20
Circular polarizing filter: $5
Lens cap: $2
Also available, though I haven't bought it:
2x, 3x, 4x telephoto lenses: $15-$100
Various filters: $?
Step up rings: $1-2 (for use with other size accessories, like 37mm)
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Test pics, comparative (no lens/lens):
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Interesting!

yes very interesting, but seems like the flash would ruin each picture flashing into the lens, wouldn't it?

collinsac24 said:
yes very interesting, but seems like the flash would ruin each picture flashing into the lens, wouldn't it?
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The 30mm mount is for a CPL, lens cap and macro lens that are on their way. Maybe a 2x or 3x zoom in the future. No situation I need those in is going to require flash, especially not the kind of flash a phone gives

Cptnodegard said:
The 30mm mount is for a CPL, lens cap and macro lens that are on their way. Maybe a 2x or 3x zoom in the future. No situation I need those in is going to require flash, especially not the kind of flash a phone gives
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I don't know about all the camera stuff I just was assuming kinda, but yea seems cool hope to see some test photos sometime.

cool
great idea! galaxy s3 is rolling out so get a design on it and might have future buyers if thats what ur heading toward.

collinsac24 said:
I don't know about all the camera stuff I just was assuming kinda, but yea seems cool hope to see some test photos sometime.
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CPL is a circular polarizing filter, which helps control light in outdoor pictures, reduces reflections, makes blue skies bluer etc. macro lens is for close-up shots, zoom self explanatory.
I already have a macro lens, but it's one of those tiny made-for-phones ones. Originally it came with a magnet, but I modified it:
Now it attaches to my case. The case in these pictures is a $1.30 one from ebay, one I absolutely love, so I tend to buy a ton of them and use them for various things like this. Got one unmodified one which the small macro lens fits into, then the one with the 30mm ring. One was cut up to make the little rubber thing that holds the small lens in place, one was cut up to make a microUSB dust protector, and several more have died to just testing stuff.
I also have a DIY tripod adapter that fits the case
So basically I'm making an entire accessory system around these $1.30 cases.
Finally, here's a macro image taken with the small (not a 30mm) macro lens

If anyone is interested in making their own there's a bit more info on materials, what to get etc here: http://www.pocketables.com/2012/06/from-the-diy-drawer-30mm-camera-accessory-adapter-case.html

Cptnodegard said:
CPL is a circular polarizing filter, which helps control light in outdoor pictures, reduces reflections, makes blue skies bluer etc. macro lens is for close-up shots, zoom self explanatory.
I already have a macro lens, but it's one of those tiny made-for-phones ones. Originally it came with a magnet, but I modified it:
Now it attaches to my case. The case in these pictures is a $1.30 one from ebay, one I absolutely love, so I tend to buy a ton of them and use them for various things like this. Got one unmodified one which the small macro lens fits into, then the one with the 30mm ring. One was cut up to make the little rubber thing that holds the small lens in place, one was cut up to make a microUSB dust protector, and several more have died to just testing stuff.
I also have a DIY tripod adapter that fits the case
So basically I'm making an entire accessory system around these $1.30 cases.
Finally, here's a macro image taken with the small (not a 30mm) macro lens
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So the final photo was taken with the phone with the lens you installed? That looks great(at least to a non photographer person) any plans to make and sell, for those less talented?
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collinsac24 said:
So the final photo was taken with the phone with the lens you installed? That looks great(at least to a non photographer person) any plans to make and sell, for those less talented?
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No, the final photo was taken with the tiny made-for-cellphones lens you see in some of the images you quoted. The result with that lens is what made me go ahead with the 30mm system which this thread is really about, which uses "real" lenses, not that "made-for-cellphone thingies
And no I don't really have any plans to sell, but at a cost of about $5 per case for just the adapter case, it wouldn't be hard to make those plans. Then all you need is lenses and other things off eBay or elsewhere and they screw right in

too good!!

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No, the final photo was taken with the tiny made-for-cellphones lens you see in some of the images you quoted. The result with that lens is what made me go ahead with the 30mm system which this thread is really about, which uses "real" lenses, not that "made-for-cellphone thingies
And no I don't really have any plans to sell, but at a cost of about $5 per case for just the adapter case, it wouldn't be hard to make those plans. Then all you need is lenses and other things off eBay or elsewhere and they screw right in
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Well if you can get about the same effect or better using actual camera accessories then I'd pay probably 15$ , once you are able to get some photos up showing the whole setup would work you may have your first customer....pretty sure this is one of those impulse buys when you buy something cool that you know you don't need lol
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collinsac24 said:
Well if you can get about the same effect or better using actual camera accessories then I'd pay probably 15$ , once you are able to get some photos up showing the whole setup would work you may have your first customer....pretty sure this is one of those impulse buys when you buy something cool that you know you don't need lol
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If you only want to play with it a bit, this is a good kit to start with:
http://dx.com/p/universal-13mm-wide...ent-for-digital-cameras-and-cell-phones-14953
It's the same as what took that picture. It comes with a macro and wide angle lens, and attaches magnetically to an adhesive metal ring you stick around the camera lens. I didn't like the magnet system and made the stick-in system that you see in the images that have been quoted here. It's basically a nice "starter kit"
I was so impressed by it and found it so fun doing macro shots that I started the 30mm project. Parts wise for it you can count $5 for case parts, $20 for macro/wide angle lens kit, $5 for a circular polarizing filter, about $2 for a lens cap, and while I haven't ordered one, about $20 for a 2x/3x telephoto lens.
Still waiting for all the accessories aside from what's on the case, but once stuff starts coming in, I'll post extensive samples.

you can try this..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-in-1-Lens...403085?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc1334f4d

good work!

Wow! Awesome! Very interesting to try..

I was stupid enough to order the macro lens from Dealextreme, which we all know doesn't give a rat's ass if the item ships in two days or two months. I checked back in to see it hadn't even shipped, so I canceled it and re-ordered it on eBay. Should ship Monday, so will still be a while until it arrives :/ CPL should be right around the corner though

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I am going to make one now

Looks like a great project. My only thought as a photographer is that you should make sure that you align the centre of the adapter ring with the centre of the phone lens. This will ensure that any lenses that you mount are optically aligned. If you don't do this, there is a great risk of introducing a lot of distortion.
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PhilPassmore said:
Looks like a great project. My only thought as a photographer is that you should make sure that you align the centre of the adapter ring with the centre of the phone lens. This will ensure that any lenses that you mount are optically aligned. If you don't do this, there is a great risk of introducing a lot of distortion.
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That was one of the things I feared.. Guess I'll have to redo the case at one point then. Shouldn't be an issue since I have both more cases and rings on the way

[Q] 12X Zoom lens for HTC One

hi
anyone test 12X Zoom lens ? i don't know if she really good or not ? if the pictures will be good or bad quality?

would like to know that too

Any links?
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It's this one? http://dx.com/p/12x-zoom-camera-lens-telescope-for-htc-one-m7-silver-black-226594
Wysłane z mojego HTC One przy użyciu Tapatalka

Take a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Ql9Ym1KMQ
It's a review for the same product but for an iPhone. It's probably comparable to the HTC One lens. Seems quite nice.

I see these on eBay and very tempted to try one out.
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I had Olloclip for my old iPhone and it was very good http://store.apple.com/us/product/H7758VC/A/olloclip-quick-connect-lens-solution-for-iphone-4s4 and also Manfrotto KLYP http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/klyp-iphone-4-4s which both worked very well. I would be interested to know if there was something just as good out there although the One camera is far better than the iPhone bare imo

Whoa looks cool. Wonder how it compares to that sony zoom attachment
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I have thought a lot about this and, although a nice idea if you don't own a decent camera, it is (to all intents and purposes) pointless.
The beauty of a smartphone camera is that it fits in your pocket and is always there. Given a choice between carrying around all that extra junk, knowing I was off taking some serious photos, or just taking the SLR and do the job properly guess which would win out?
Face it, this thing is a geek toy (and there's nothing wrong with that, I've been a geek for over 40 years) but as a serious replacement for an SLR? I think not.
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Tetsumi06 said:
I have thought a lot about this and, although a nice idea if you don't own a decent camera, it is (to all intents and purposes) pointless.
The beauty of a smartphone camera is that it fits in your pocket and is always there. Given a choice between carrying around all that extra junk, knowing I was off taking some serious photos, or just taking the SLR and do the job properly guess which would win out?
Face it, this thing is a geek toy (and there's nothing wrong with that, I've been a geek for over 40 years) but as a serious replacement for an SLR? I think not.
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Well said :good:

Tetsumi06 said:
I have thought a lot about this and, although a nice idea if you don't own a decent camera, it is (to all intents and purposes) pointless.
The beauty of a smartphone camera is that it fits in your pocket and is always there. Given a choice between carrying around all that extra junk, knowing I was off taking some serious photos, or just taking the SLR and do the job properly guess which would win out?
Face it, this thing is a geek toy (and there's nothing wrong with that, I've been a geek for over 40 years) but as a serious replacement for an SLR? I think not.
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Watching the video of the iPhone version it does work pretty well with obvious softening around the center focal point. The different is price though, an SLR is easily in the hundreds or thousands not including extra lenses. While this lens is under $30. Totally get it isn't going to match a SLR in any way shape or form, but for that extra zoom at a concert or something having the phone in your pocket and the lens in another, I can't complain. So, I guess I agree with you in a sense. lol

felacio said:
Watching the video of the iPhone version it does work pretty well with obvious softening around the center focal point. The different is price though, an SLR is easily in the hundreds or thousands not including extra lenses. While this lens is under $30. Totally get it isn't going to match a SLR in any way shape or form, but for that extra zoom at a concert or something having the phone in your pocket and the lens in another, I can't complain. So, I guess I agree with you in a sense. lol
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Exactly my thoughts.
I don't own a professional or even midrange camera.
The last digital camera I bought dates from 2002.
Since mobile phones came with a camera, I been relying on those for my snapshots.
Snapshots taken on a day out to the beach or museum. Even if I had a "real" camera, I'd still be tempted to use my smartphone because of how small it is and easy to put away. I'm no professional photographer by any means.
And for someone like me, a zoom lens is actually an interesting idea.
Just like you said, going to a concert using this thing if it really works well, is a really nice thing.
Last time I was at a concert, the footage I shot was rather disappointing simply because of the distance between me and the artists on stage.
Of course the question remains if stability wouldn't become a problem then using such a gadget if it zooms really far.
This also troubles midrange digital cameras, lol. I saw a review of one of these pocket HD cameras. It had incredible zoom, but without a tripid and a stable surface to put it on, it was nearly impossible to shoot a video you can actually watch.

Mmmm...I've been spying one of these for a little while.
...but I'm not really interested in the 12x lens...but the case for the phone, as it has a threaded hole around the camera opening.
I'd like to adapt a screw-in fisheye lens, just because I'm not a fan of the magnetic ones. that and the fact that the magnetic ones don't really play well with my current case.
One of my friends has a few spare screw-in fisheyes from his iPhone because he keeps breaking his cases, and buying new ones...so hopefully the thread on the screw-in part of the lens is the same as on this 12x case.
Will post my feedback if I decide to "MacGyver" this setup.

B BOY DRAW2 said:
Mmmm...I've been spying one of these for a little while.
...but I'm not really interested in the 12x lens...but the case for the phone, as it has a threaded hole around the camera opening.
I'd like to adapt a screw-in fisheye lens, just because I'm not a fan of the magnetic ones. that and the fact that the magnetic ones don't really play well with my current case.
One of my friends has a few spare screw-in fisheyes from his iPhone because he keeps breaking his cases, and buying new ones...so hopefully the thread on the screw-in part of the lens is the same as on this 12x case.
Will post my feedback if I decide to "MacGyver" this setup.
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Be sure to leave an opening for the flash so you can still use it when the lens is off.

Clearly this isn't an SLR replacement or even a super high end lens, however..
Outside of raw pixel count, the One has pretty much the best low light and pixel to pixel sensor (1/3" - the same size and similar MP res you'd find on prosumer/professional minidv/dvcam/hdv videocams not too many years ago), not to mention the fastest (or at least same as) aperture stock lens (f2) of just about any skinny jeans pocketable camera in existence. [Keep the lens in your other pocket ] Not to mention solid manual controls and on-body OIS.
Learn all the kinks of the lens and put it in some capable hands, you could really do some high quality damage with this thing. This really isn't all that different from mini35 hacks to attach focus screens and film lenses to consumer cameras. The camera is basically just being used as the ccd/cmos and storage device.
Video could be tricky, but doesn't seem any different than any other rolling shutter camera.
(as long as you don't have the red sensor issue)
$20 meh, in for 1.
Throw a small enough circular polarizer on the end and that would be even slicker.

Don't you think this would be a better choice??
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Sony already made specific product that meet your need
from HTC One

For the price of that Sony wifi camera, one might as well make the jump to a fully functional digital SLR.

Weinstein7 said:
if it worked for iPhone, surely will work on HTC
I`m planning to experiment something similar. will comeback with details
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Lens attachment solutions?

Hello everyone, I thought I'd post and ask if any one here uses a Lens attachment solution? Examples as Telescoping/Zoom, Wide Angle, or Fisheye lens. How are your experiences with the products? I'm planning on a trip to Europe, and don't want to carry a P&S Camera and a my HTC, so i want to just take great pictures with my HTC10 and have better lens solutions.
any help and experiences is greatly appreciated.

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Hello,
i got such a solution today cheap 10 € (noname). I can write you down some of my expirience here. It features a clipon solution, is delivered in a box with dust protection caps. Very handy to take with. It is absolute no professional solution but it is indeed fun to play with. I noticed a big amount of unsharpness in the corners which i think is related to the autofocus of the stock camera. I will try to attache some sample pictures.
- Fisheye
- 2x Zoom teleobjective (fixed 2x)
- 180° Fisheye
- 0.67 Wide (combined with macro below):
- Macro
So basically you can just screw all those lenses on the clipon. It is possible to attache the mounted clip in a way such that it does not cover the autofocus and laser. But it is not as sticky as i would want it. So it can move around on the lens. That is an issue since it the objectives or lenses have to be centered absolutetly in the mid to feature the best result. On the backside on the contact surface to the lens, theres some kind of rubber to protect the phone and lens from scratching.
Another thing i noticed is that the camera itselves has to look into something like a tunnel. So when i perfectly center those lenses physically i have to zoom in ca. 50 percent to get rid of the black rim. (Tunnelview). Resulting in loss of quality.
Theres a big amount of unsharpness at the outer rim of all my pictures. My personal favourite is the 2x zoom.
So heres some pictures (I am still no expert and i have to play with that stuff a bit):
- A photo of a swan with 2x zoom lens and max zoom of smartphone. Without the lense the swan and the people would be pixels only on that distance the lake is 230 metres at this point, so the swan is probably ca. 200 metres away:
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- A photo of a small duckling i (The reason i wanted to get such lens). Since they are such shy that i am not able to take a photo of it from an possible distance max zoom + lens also:
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- Test with the Fisheye:
- Test with the Macro Lens (rotten leaf):
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About the macro Lens i have to say it is such effective that i have to get such dangling close to the object that if it was a butterfly or something i would scare it to hell for sure. And my hand was shaky because it was cold there i could not manage to get it sharp.
Hope this helps you.

Since i had really great results with the 2x lens heres another pictures:
Closeup of a young swan with 2x
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Very closeup of a rotten dead tree killed by insects with 2x:
And here a photo from the same place with 2x lense where my skillevel just lacked in the one. And in the another it was better.
So i hope you can make you a picture from a 10 € solution. And no! This will not make a DSLR with 5000 € teleobjective out of your smartphone. And it is a bit disguisting to keep the clipped lens attached in the mid, while walking. So if you want to take quick snapshots with those lenses it is better to not put the phone into a bag. Or you will have to refit it and reinput your zoom settings, etc.

Oh, i totally forgot to show you what kind of type this solution was. Since this article was bought used, and i can not find a manufacturer or type on the parts i have to say "noname". Pic:
And as you can see on this picture the Autofocus or Focus seems to cause blurr too even without attached extra lens. So i have to maybe get into using this properly. It takes time to play with. And it is really fiddly to attach it properly. Nothing for quickies.

I have found these clip-on style are just ok. Fish eye wasn't all that great, and the wide angle looked more like taking a photo through a pair of binoculars. You could see the sides of the lens. They're cheap, so you get what you pay for.

tokuzumi said:
.... I have found these clip-on style are just ok. ...
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This hits it in short.
I was personally interested in maybe some NFC or bluetooth attached camera review (opinion). Whilst i think they are way too expensive. I would maximum pay 50 € for such. ). 500 $ is like a punch in the face. Look for a real camera for 500 €.
And also i was interested in one of these bigger telezoom clip on thingies. With e.g. 12x or such.
You can find a lot reviews on this things on youtube. Some for the very cheap camera lenses "sound" very negative. But do not forget the fun. Nothing professional.
And binoculars work fine instead of a specific lens. Just hold it infront and try yourselves

Do you have a link for the clipon lens?

onesvip said:
Do you have a link for the clipon lens?
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Nö sorry there are several similar available. I bought mine used. There is no vendor imprint. Just have a look at e.g. something like Amazon. I would not pay more than 10 Euro.

revealed said:
Nö sorry there are several similar available. I bought mine used. There is no vendor imprint. Just have a look at e.g. something like Amazon. I would not pay more than 10 Euro.
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kk, schade. Will take a look!