iPhone zoom adapter

[andrewbish]

I love my iPhone 4s and am always looking at ways to extend its use. One area where it's weak is taking photos where a zoom is required. For example, I took a couple of snaps of some eagles soaring above me on a ridge top, but all I got was a couple of specs.

I found this thingy and am wondering if anyone has tried it or something similar.

iPhone 8X optical zoom

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[andrewbish]

I do wonder if something so cheap would be of decent quality

[Onestepmore]

Hi Andrewbish - did you find out any more info? I too love my phone, and I love gadgets.
I just bought myself a compact Canon Powershot (50 x optical zoom) as I can get good distance shots without having to bring along bulky lenses like with my DSLR (EOS 600D). It weighs approx 550g.
http://www.camerahouse.com.au/products/ ... amera.aspx
Can be bought cheaper overseas eg from eGlobal, but Canon Aust won't uphold any warranties etc
This device looks very appealing for shorter trips where I don't want to bring a bigger camera.

Edit - lol I just looked at the price - I'll buy one (and the mini tripod attachement) and see how it goes myself. If it's a dud I'LL BLAME YOU!!
/wink
<3

[andrewbish]

Hi Andrewbish - did you find out any more info? I too love my phone, and I love gadgets.
..
Edit - lol I just looked at the price - I'll buy one (and the mini tripod attachement) and see how it goes myself. If it's a dud I'LL BLAME YOU!!
/wink
<3

Hi OSM

I ended up buying this little beauty: http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/ ... hoto-lens/

Paid $17 freight to get it to Aus. The lens weighs 55 gms, the tripod weighs 80 gms.

It seems good quality. I like the zoom, but wonder if 8X is worth the cost/weight. Only got it a couple of days ago so still need to give it a proper test.

Andrew

PS. You are welcome to blame me for any bad decisions you make. Just email them to shrug@allcarenoresponsibility.com

[andrewbish]

I ended up buying this little beauty: http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/ ... hoto-lens/

FYI - the telescopic lens is sh*te, but the little tripod that came with it is quite handy.

[Onestepmore]

What is wrong with the lens? I haven't ordered (aka has been to lazy to order it) the lens yet
How is the tripod good compared to one of the little gorilla type ones?

[andrewbish]

What is wrong with the lens? I haven't ordered (aka has been to lazy to order it) the lens yet

The 8X zoom isn't enough to be of practical use. You can achieve a similar result just using the digital zoom (as my daughter demonstrated to me with a smirk).

How is the tripod good compared to one of the little gorilla type ones?

Can't really make a comparison, but can say that the tripod is very light, the legs are very adjustable, the iPhone gripper is firm and I found it really helpful for dim light photography ... and for selfies!

Andrew