Category: Smartphone

This DIY iPhone to SLR lens adapter costs $0 and takes 30 seconds to make

Gannon Burgett

Sometimes the best DIY hacks are the ones that involve the least amount of thought — and money. This DIY iPhone to SLR lens adapter covers both of those, because it costs absolutely nothing and takes only 30 seconds to make. Created by DIY Photography reader Jake Burgess, this little contraption might not be the […]

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OmniVision’s new smartphone sensor can shoot 16MP photos at 45FPS

Gannon Burgett

Get ready. Smartphone cameras are about to get a whole lot faster. Today, OmniVision Technologies Inc. has announced its latest imaging sensor, a 16-megapixel 1/2.4-inch module capable of capturing full resolution photos at a blazing 45 frames per second. The new sensor, officially called OV16860, is the first image sensor built on OmniVision’s new PureCel […]

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The Evolution of Cameras and Portraits in 11 Images

Liron Samuels

We’ve all seen photos from the early days of photography, and we all know how far imaging technology has come over the years, but how did we go from long-exposure self-portraits to instant selfies? In this video we are taken on a historical journey with COOPH photographer Leo Rosas through the evolution of cameras and […]

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Future Samsung smartphones could have interchangeable lens mounts

Gannon Burgett

Samsung might be looking to exit the mirrorless camera market, but a recent patent suggests they’re far from exiting the photography market as a whole. Newly discovered patents show that Samsung is potentially working on both dedicated smartphone cameras, similar to Panasonic’s Lumix CM1, as well as smartphones that feature interchangeable lens mount attachments. First […]

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Photojojo Has Announced a Brand New Lineup of Smartphone Lenses

Gannon Burgett

Moment, Olloclip, Manfrotto. Those are just three of the many brands that have developed lenses specifically for smartphones. Now, you can add another name to the growing list. Photojojo. Today, the Photojojo team unveiled the Iris lens series, a trifecta of lenses made specifically for smartphones. Photojojo’s lineup consists of a fisheye, wide angle and […]

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Pakpod is a Versatile New Tripod for GoPro Smartphone Cameras

Eric Reagan

Pakpod is a reimagined tripod designed specifically for GoPro and smartphone shooters. It launched as a Kickstarter project yesterday and has already received over 50% of its pledge goal. The Packpod is shorter than traditional tripods – extending to 17.75″ maximum length. Instead of standard tripod feet, it uses stakes that can secure the tripod […]

Sony Xperia Z5: introducing the next-generation smartphone camera (Sponsored)

Marcus Hawkins

When you don’t have your camera gear with you, or you just want to travel light and take photos unobtrusively, a smartphone camera makes the perfect choice. But this can mean you have to compromise in terms of performance or image quality as a result. Or do you? The Sony Xperia Z5 promises to shake… Continue reading →

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