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Sandmarc’s Probe Lens is a Crazy-Looking 2x Macro for iPhones
Sandmarc is no stranger to interesting iPhone photography accessories, and the company's newest product is perhaps its most unusual yet, a macro probe lens for iPhone.
Sandmarc is no stranger to interesting iPhone photography accessories, and the company's newest product is perhaps its most unusual yet, a macro probe lens for iPhone.
An iPhone photographer snapped an incredible optical illusion photo that looks like different environments spliced together but is in fact a single picture.
Dmitry Markov, a Russian photographer who shot exclusively on smartphones and was known for capturing provincial areas around Moscow, has died at age 42.
Framing is everything in photography. But one creative shooter takes framing to a whole other level by looking for everyday objects to shoot through.
After years of people taking the time to meticulously capture their meals before taking a single bite, Yelp is looking to bring on an official food photographer.
The Obscura 4 camera app is out now, and with it comes a host of new tools and updates, along with a new pricing system.
Swiss start-up Reeflex recently launched a new iOS camera app, ReeHeld, that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver enhanced long-exposure photography compared to the native Camera app on iPhone.
Sandmarc has announced a new 100mm macro lens for iPhones that significantly enhances its close-focusing capabilities and is able to capture what the company calls finer details and natural bokeh.
The iOS app Luma aims to provide photographers with a unique, fun, and customizable photo and camera experience. While leveraging the power of RAW images on iPhone, Luma also allows users to create a custom processing pipeline saved as presets.
The smartphone is the most common camera anyone holds across the world, yet it’s also the most unwieldy in one hand. That’s where the Fjorden Grip steps in.
It’s been possible to shoot with lens filters on the iPhone before, but not always with all lenses at once, and Pan’s Scheme Snap Filter system covers them at once with a series of different options.
Apple's latest iPhone release heavily touted the camera's capabilities and now a telephoto lens can be added onto it.
iPhone shooters may soon get a chance to utilize a new lens filter lineup called the Pan’s iPhone Magnetic Filter System that easily snaps onto any recent model thanks to MagSafe.
Obscura 3 has launched with a wide range of new camera features and an updated design that makes accessing its pro tools more intuitive and visually appealing. It also adds more features, a better library interface, and improved performance.
Apple has patented a design for a MagSafe mount that can attach to its iPhones and be used on tripods or stabilizers. Apple has typically not ventured into the photo capture segment of the accessory market.
NeuralCam has launched version 5 of its iPhone app that adds a super-resolution 48-megapixel artificial intelligence (AI) upscaling system that it claims reduces noise and enhances detail in photos.
Right off the bat, I’m going to add the disclaimer that this tutorial will probably not be for every type of photographer out there. If you have no interest in exploring the creative opportunities that mobile photography offers, then this video may not be for you.
Through his spectacular picturesque and atmospheric landscape photos, one photographer has proven that all that is needed is an iPhone, film stocks, and an eagerness to travel.
Derrick Lin is an iPhone photographer who captures intricate miniature sets that can take him up to a week to perfectly stage.
The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) -- the first and longest-running iPhone photography competition -- has announced the winners of the 14th annual international competition. The photos show the incredible work that can be captured with just an iPhone and an eye for the extraordinary.
In 2020, the global camera industry sold roughly one-eighth the number of cameras it did at its peak in 2008: 15 million units for CIPA companies versus 120 million just 12 years earlier.
Wristcam, an accessory strap with two built-in cameras, has announced expanded functionality through its new Wristcam Messenger app. Users can now send and receive live video with anyone with an iPhone, even if they don't have a Wristcam or an Apple Watch.
Profoto recently announced a revamped version of its Camera App and with ample new features and a new file format, it certainly sounds promising for smartphone photography.
Artist Jenny Lam has spent the last seven years capturing photos with her iPhone 5S, showcasing scenes from her life and travels as a Chinese American daughter of immigrants.
Photographer Toby Harriman has published a stunning set of photos of the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska that he captured with his iPhone 12 Pro Max and Apple ProRAW and has provided a few opinions on the performance. In short: he was blown away.
Have you found yourself wishing your Apple Watch had a camera? The developers of the Wristcam seem like they did, as their device integrates two cameras into an Apple-certified strap that can be controlled via an Apple Watch app.
Profoto continues to push its support for smartphones with the launch of AirX Smart-TTL support in the Profoto Camera Android app. Available now in beta, the app allows you to use select Profoto lights in combination with your Android smartphone.
Moment, best known for its iPhone lenses and accessories, has launched an update to its film app RTRO. The new instant film emulations are designed to be more dynamic than the typical filters most apps use.
Yesterday, the developer beta for iOS 14.3 – which contains the upcoming ProRAW photo feature – became available. Though the exact date of the consumer beta or final release of the software has yet to be announced, we now know some facts about how ProRAW will work.
Things had been comfortable for me. Growing up in the US and then moving to Beijing during my late twenties, I was used to big changes in life. No matter the circumstances, I found my solace in art.