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Macro, FishEye & Wide Angle Lenses for iPhone or iPad
2012年4月25日 星期三
Best way to take iPhone Photos
As smartphones (and their apps) become increasingly sophisticated, point-and-shoot cameras are no longer a shutterbug’s best friend. And with new technology comes new obsessive tricks--like these from Adam Bronkhorst’s new book, SnApp Shots: How to Take Great Pictures With Smartphones and Apps.
1. Fake a better lens: The lens on the iPhone is only 5 mm wide, compared with 10 times that on a DSLR. With no optical zoom, blowing up photos means quickly degrading the image quality. Apps like AutoStitch and Pano allow you to piece together panoramic shots.
2. Lighten up: Your phone’s built-in flash likely turns your subject into an overexposed paste face. Cover the flash with paper to soften the effect, or cast a different color: The Hipstamatic app can change the flash to any color of the rainbow.
3. Tilt it: For a more mature- looking trick, try the app TiltShift. When shot from above, the subject of the image appears in razor-sharp focus, while its surroundings appear soft, out of focus, and slightly blurred.
Illustrations by Peter Sucheski.
A version of this article appears in the May 2012 issue of Fast Company.
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As smartphones (and their apps) become increasingly sophisticated, point-and-shoot cameras are no longer a shutterbug’s best friend.
iPhone4s Vs HTC Ones
HTC One S vs iPhone 4S photography experience
The HTC One Series of smartphones is providing some very decent handsets and in our look of the HTC One S we noted its real standout feature is its camera. With the new HTC Image Chip delivering real improvements in photo quality we thought it was worth looking at the HTC One S vs. iPhone 4S photography experience to see which one came out best.
The Apple iPhone 4S has impressed everybody with its camera and until now there hasn’t been much else in the smartphone arena offering a quality as high as the iPhone for photo images. The HTC One S though looks as though it will give the iPhone 4S a run for its money. Other specs and features include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 4.3-inch AMOLED display and it runs on Android ICS skinned with HTC Sense 4.0. However it’s definitely the camera that has attracted most attention, offering plenty of adjustments and effects and capable of decent images in a variety of lighting conditions.
Apple’s iPhone 4S has an 8-megapixel iSight camera and a custom lens with f/2.4 aperture, backside illumination sensor, good auto white balance, face detection and reduced motion blur. It’s also capable of shooting 1080p HD video. It has also proven hard to beat in many comparisons since its release last October. The HTC One S also has an 8-megapixel camera with HTC Image Sense technology, f/2.0 aperture lens, face detection, smile detection and like the iPhone 4S is capable of 1080p HD video capture.
A Gadgetbox report has taken a really in-depth look at the cameras of the iPhone 4S and HTC One S and taken plenty of images in different conditions to try to decipher which one offers the best photographic experience. In detail images it was decided that the iPhone 4S just edged it as the camera captured more light creating a brighter image. HDR (high dynamic range) shots were then taken and again the iPhone 4S was the winner with photos seeming to be brighter and more colorful.
From a variety of outdoor shots it was more difficult to pick a winner. One taken with the iPhone 4S appeared to have better color saturation while in another the HTC One S image looked brighter although the iPhone 4S’s version was deemed to be more accurate. Moving on to indoor shots, an image of a cat appeared brighter with the iPhone 4S although did appear to have a yellowish tinge as opposed to a red/purple tinge with the One S. Another image of a baby looked sharper with the One S but the coloring of the same picture with the iPhone 4S looked more appealing. The winner of this category was the iPhone 4S but it was a narrow victory.
When it comes to shutter speed though, the One S won out over the iPhone 4S with the ability of taking a photo in only 0.7 seconds, a similar time to that of the Apple flagship device. However the One S was also capable of shooting in a 0.2 second burst mode for action shots and by holding down the shutter it can shoot 99 photos in a row.
For video purposes the HTC One S was judged the winner once again. Both videos taken looked extremely impressive but video on the One S appeared slightly more vibrant and the One S can also support 60 fps slow-motion. Finally, moving on to special effects and filters, the HTC One S held out to take the victory yet again with its superior ImageSense software.
All-in-all both of the camera set-ups on these smartphones are hugely impressive and there are a lot of similarities. If we are basing a winner on features alone then the HTC One S seems to come out on top. However, if image quality is more important to you then that is where the iPhone 4S excels and Gadgetbox voted the iPhone 4S as the overall winner based on that factor.
We’re interested to know what you think though. Would you favor a smartphone camera for features and software or choose instead one that didn’t offer as many clever features but where the image quality was better? Let us know with your comments.
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the HTC One S we noted its real standout feature is its camera vs iPhone 4S photography experience.
2012年4月22日 星期日
Fisheye, Wide angle, Macro Lenses for iPhone4s
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FishEye Lens, Wide Angle Lens and Macro Lens for iPhone 4/S
2012年4月20日 星期五
Turn your iPad to full video production setup
The Padcaster gives your iPad legs and a lens. Photo: Courtesy The Verge
The third-generation iPad has a great camera, but you’re not going to shoot high-quality video by holding the tablet in your hands, and awkwardly aiming it at content. No, you’re going to benefit from some mechanical assistance, and the Padcaster could be the solution. It’s a super sturdy, $200 iPad case that attaches to a tripod and a camera lens, promising a cost-effective method for tapping into the performance of Apple’s improved camera hardware.
In the image above, a Carl Zeiss lens was attached to the case using Padcaster’s $80 Lenscaster mount. The case itself is made of aluminum, but inside it’s padded to ensure a comfortable, snug fit for your Apple tablet.
For those questioning the iPad’s video chops, know this: The third-generation model can record 1080p video at up to 30 fps, which is actually on par (spec-wise, at least) with some DSLRs. Although the iPad certainly won’t give you the same 35mm quality look as top-of-the-line DSLRs, it does offer the added benefit of acting as an all-in-one workstation where you can not only capture photos and video, but also edit it too. In all, a Padcaster/iPad combo could be an invaluable combo for shooting, editing and distributing polished videos remotely, on the fly.
The Padcaster debuted at the National Association of Broadcasters 2012 show in Las Vegas this week, and it’s on sale now. Future models will be available for the iPhone and other kinds of tablets.
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Now everyone can have a full studio with the new ipad
iPhone5 Thinner and Lighter?
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iPhone 5 with In-Cell Touch Display Could Be Thinner and Lighter
Apple’s next iPhone might be thinner thanks to “in-cell” touch technology.
According to DigiTimes, Apple will likely use in-cell touch panels from Sharp and Toshiba Mobile Display in the iPhone 5. The current iPhone panel has multiple layers with a conductive touch layer put on top of the display. These new panels will combine everything into a single layer.
By combining the display and touch layers of the screen, the iPhone 5 will be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4/4S. The device should also have better touch responsiveness.
According to Mac Observer, Apple’s current panel providers, TPK Holdings and Wintek, don’t have panels with in-cell technology. TPK is working on a “touch on lens” panel, which is similar but can scale to larger displays. TPK won’t have the panels ready until later this year, however. Both Sharp and Toshiba Mobile Display already have production lines ready to create the panels needed.
The single layer space savings could also allow Apple to place a larger battery to accomodate the power draw of 4G LTE.
According to other recent rumors, the iPhone 5 will also have 4G LTE for data and voice, and a liquid metal back. These are all just rumors for now, and might end up being false. As the iPhone 5 launch draws closer we’ll start to see more accurate rumors. For now we’re just going on what Apple could be planning for the mass production of the phone.
The next iPhone might also be larger than the current iPhone 4S. It’s unclear what changes Apple would make to the device to support a larger screen, however. All we know is the iPhone 5 might have a 4-inch screen instead of a 3.5-inch screen, which has some of us excited.
People that are still waiting for the iPhone 5 will likely be waiting a long time. Some rumors say the next iPhone will launch in June, but many others say the launch is sometime in October. Two months isn’t a long time to wait for a new iPhone, but five months definitely is. Those who need a new phone right now, and want an iPhone, are better off buying an iPhone 4 or 4S instead of waiting.
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The best camera is the camera you have with you!
Just because you leave the house every day with your cell phone and not a camera doesn't mean point-and-shoots are dead. Six of the 10 highest-traffic cameras on CNET are point-and-shoots, with the No. 1 spot going to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V.
After reading countless blog posts and comments about the death of the category, I can say for certain there are a lot of people who are completely unaware of what current compact cameras offer.
And this isn't just about photo quality. If you're OK with your soft, blurry, noisy photos from your smartphone that only look good viewed on a small screen and slathered with effects, that's fine. I totally get the "good enough" culture that Facebook, Twitter, and other social-media sites have created.
What I'm talking about are the other benefits that you get from having a dedicated camera. That includes obvious things like a better lens and controls to lesser-known stuff like slow-motion video capture, high-speed burst shooting, or multishot image processing. Basically, if you think scene modes and better photo quality are all current point-and-shoots have to offer, it's time you check out just what's available.
With that in mind, here's my list of 10 ways (although I can come up with more) that make a point-and-shoot camera better than your phone's camera.
(Credit: Joshua Goldman/CNET)
Optical zoom
For a lot people, optical zoom is the biggest feature missing from smartphones; with rare exception the only option on mobile devices is image-destroying digital zoom. A good zoom lens, of course, can be used to bring distant subjects closer. But, it can be used for several other things, such as changing the relative size of subjects or compressing the distance between them, or, in the case of this photo, creating an out-of-focus background -- no dSLR or software needed.
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Macro
Even a sub-$100 point-and-shoot can take better macro photos than a smartphone. Many models can focus at less than half an inch from a subject and, depending on the quality of the camera's high-resolution photos, you can enlarge and view sharp fine details. Plus, with their slightly larger sensors, you're actually able to create a shallow depth of field.
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Shooting performance
Anyone who's tried to capture a fast-moving child or pet with a mobile device knows how tricky it can be. Even when you think you've gotten the shot, chances are if you look at it larger, it's blurry, soft, noisy, or all of the above. Camera makers have been improving all aspects of shooting performance, though; startup time, shutter lag, and shot-to-shot times are much better than they were even a couple years ago. Plus, since cameras have a shutter release button, it's easier to hold the camera and quickly prefocus again and again until you get the shot you want. That's not exactly easy to do when you're trying to hold your phone and tap a screen.
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Burst shooting
One of my favorite Android camera apps is Fast Burst Camera, which lets you fire off shots at up to 30 frames per second. However, that's at a significantly reduced resolution, whereas cameras like the Sony HX9V can shoot 10fps at its full 16-megapixel resolution. The Panasonic ZS20 is even better, shooting at up to 60fps at reduced resolutions, 10fps at full resolution, and up to 5fps with autofocus.
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Battery life
Obviously, if you're only going to take a couple snapshots or a 30-second movie clip, it won't eat up too much of your smartphone's battery. But if you're out shooting at an event, on vacation, or simply out and about for the day, using your phone's camera will drain your battery.
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Storage
Apps, music, movies, they all take up valuable storage space on mobile devices. Like battery life, storage space is one of those things that most people don't think about when it comes to shooting photos and movies all the time with their phones. Again, if you're just taking the occasional snapshot or movie clip, it's not a big deal. But if your smartphone's become your only camera, it's something to consider. With a dedicated camera, you can shoot as much as you want without worrying about running out of space on your phone. And for those that want the instant gratification of mobile uploads, Eye-Fi's Mobile X2 cards will let you do that with Android and iOS devices.
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Optical or sensor-shift image stabilization
Smartphones only have digital image stabilization, which, like digital zoom, degrades image quality. Cameras, except really low-end ones, have either optical or sensor-shift image stabilization to help with camera shake and has no impact on photo quality and is much more effective. In fact, image stabilization has gotten so good that manufacturers are able to offer longer lenses that are actually usable handheld.
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High-quality filters and effects
Likely in response to the abundance of filter apps, camera manufacturers started adding more and more effects and filters into their cameras. The two examples above are part of Canon's options: Miniature Effect (also known as tilt-shift) and Color Accent, which lets you highlight one color and turn the rest of the photo monochrome. These effects and many others can be found on a wide variety of cameras, high- and low-end, and the results are generally better than you'd get from most apps. Plus, you can typically shoot with a preview of the effect on screen -- not just applied after the fact -- and capture at the camera's full resolution.
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On-camera editing
If you thought the only reason to hit the Play button on a camera was to view your shots, you're missing out. Most new compacts allow you to crop, resize, soften skin, correct exposure (such as Nikon's D-Lighting feature used on the photo above), remove red eye, and sharpen. You'll also find options for applying effects, color filters, adding frames or borders, or even drawing on photos with some touch-screen models. Basically, you'll find plenty of things for tweaking your photos on camera so you don't have to touch any desktop software before uploading or printing.
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Video
While video used to be an afterthought on point-and-shoots, that hasn't been the case for some time. Shooting movie clips with a camera gets you things like use of a zoom lens, optical image stabilization, and the capability to capture stills while the camera continues to record video. The 13-megapixel photo above was taken with the Sony HX10V as it was recording full HD video at 60i. (Oh, and just because your phone captures full HD movies, doesn't mean the actual quality is any good; more goes into making good-looking video than resolution.) Many cameras let you record video with filter effects or shoot high-speed video for slow-motion clips, too.
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Ten reasons that a point and shoot camera is still better than your iPhone camera.
2012年4月7日 星期六
DSLR camera for new iphone
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Ever wish that iPhone would be a DSLR camera as well? It just may be true in the near future...
2012年4月5日 星期四
iPhone 5 Concepts
Apple iPhone 5 Release Rumor: Top 5 Concept Designs Released So Far (PHOTOS)
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April 4, 2012 6:46 AM EDT
It's not just tech geeks who seem to be obsessed by the iPhone 5, it has become a source of inspiration for artists too, who dream up a host of new concepts for the next generation iPhone everyday.
While each of the mock-ups carry stunning new features, they all look different from each other.
We still do not know when the iPhone 5 will hit the market, but we continue fantasizing about the most-desired phone of this year.
Check out the top five concept designs developed by Apple lovers from all over the world. Please do not forget to let us know which is your most favorite. And do not hesitate to send us your futuristic concept of the sixth generation iPhone.
1. 'Pro' Concept - A Grand Combination of 3D Camera, DSLR Mount
Apple has reportedly, placed orders for a 4.6-inch screen for its next-generation smartphone. The report came in Reuters which cited a South Korean publication, the Maeli Business Newspaper.
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The report has enthralled Apple lovers so much that South Korean product designer Jinyoung Choi has designed a fabulous iPhone 5 concept based on that rumor. The latest design is called the "iPhone PRO."
Choi's vision about the phone is a 4.5-inch wide LCD edge-to-edge screen, two side buttons and a slightly curved form factor similar to the iPhone 3G and 3GS. Therefore, according to Choi, Apple will ditch its rectangular iPhone 4 and 4S form factor in its next gen iPhone.
In the Pro concept, the iPhone 5 comes with a removable hard disk and a portable speaker and a 1.2-megapixel snapper that can shoot 3D pictures and video.
As we reported earlier, that the Cupertino-based company has already won a patent for a 3D imaging camera, this feature has been included in the Pro design of the iPhone 5.
Not just the 3D camera, but the next-gen Apple smartphone will also include a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) lens mount on the back of the iPhone, a dream feature for professional-grade photography.
As if that's not all, Choi's iPhone PRO concept also features a built-in projector system. Now your iPhone 5 can work as a high-resolution image projector working on any surface, making videos, documents and photos easy to share with everyone in the room.
Long live Choi's imagination!
Credit: Jinyoung Choi2. Italian designer Federico Ciccarese Magic Mouse
Here comes another great iPhone concept designer of our time, Federico Ciccarese.
The Italian designer has analyzed the various iPhone 5 rumors and has conceptualized these dazzling renders.
According to Ciccarese, this time the iPhone 5 will have a slightly curved back. The body of the phone has a striking resemblance to Apple's Magic Mouse. And in this design, the display of the phone will be flat, will have a "retina" and the phone will be a little pointed at the top and bottom.
The designer also thought of moving the headphone jack to the side to accommodate the new design. Ciccarese's design shows that Apple will use aluminum to create the body of the phone, similar to that of the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and iMac. The best feature of this design is that when the phone is off, the Apple logo shines bright in the darkness.
Noticeably, Ciccarese also believes that Apple will not introduce a rectangular phone this time.
Magic Mouse3. Antonio de Rosa From ADR Studio
ADR Studio has delivered a stunning and original design that shows a SIM-free device, an idea that Apple has been exploring for a while now. The design also mentions a LED-powered edge to show the battery life of the New iPhone 2012.
Developed by Antonio de Rosa, the founder of ADR studio, the sim-less iPhone 5 comes with a new audio section with two panel speakers to the rear of its aluminum forged unibody. This slim, rectangular phone is the closest to the version revealed by Asian sources from within Foxconn. Following this concept, the iPhone 5 is not completely "edge-to-edge."
Antonio de Rosa has envisioned that the new iPhone will have three retina displays!
While the first one will be at the top of the screen to show all the network info, clocks, notifications, the bottom one will be for App dock, multitasking panel and so on. While the third is only for the desktop to provide more space.
Rosa believes that this time the home button will be integrated into the bottom strip display and it can be activated thanks to the closer motion sensor.
Obviously, the new iPhone will have Siri, gyroscope on 4 axis and motion sensor. Moreover, the phone will add an extra "led powered edge" feature to show the strength of battery life or to show you a preferred caller.
Credit: ADR Studio4. iPhone 5 SJ Concept - Another Design by Antonio De Rosa of ADR Studio
Antonio De Rosa has come up with another great design for the iPhone 5. This design is a tribute to co-founder Steve Jobs, and therefore, has been dubbed as the "iPhone SJ."
The design showcases a complete, capacitive glass screen encased in a sleek, light polycarbonate body with lots of beautiful rounded rectangles.
Rosa only revealed a possibility of including A6 dual core processor and a 10-megapixel camera.
According to Rosa, "The concept of the iPhone SJ has been welcomed in an amazing and unexpected way by the Web. We want to celebrate all this by releasing more images and details of the concept together with a small video."
iPhone 5 SJ Concept5. Size Zero - Antonello Falcone
Designer Antonello Falcone has designed a "Size Zero" shape for the iPhone 5. This design elaborates a full edge-to-edge 4.6-inch display and sports a soft touch home button. A slightly curved back suggests a thinner (8.4mm) teardrop shape.
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I think the iPhone 5 concepts looks like my magic mouse ? Don't you?
2012年4月3日 星期二
Fisheye lens for iPhone
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Fish-eye lens for iPhone can add a whole lot of fun for your iPhone !
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