Although in any serious photographer’s book, taking photos with a mobile device (generally, a mobile phone) is a deadly sin, the truth is that a lot of people make use of these devices in order to take snapshots of something interesting even going on in front of them. However, despite the fact that camera modules inserted in mobile phones have evolved quite a lot over the recent few years and are now able to produce high-quality photos, they also present certain drawbacks, as for example the lack of interchangeable lenses.
But don’t despair, there’s a solution to this problem after all, especially if you happen to be an iPhone user. Thus, as GearDiary informs us, USB Fever is offering three different types of lenses that will help improve the quality (and variety) of photos you can take with your iPhone, all of which attach very easily to Apple’s handheld via a magnetic ring.
Wait, you’ll say, how can a magnetic ring attach to the iPhone 3G, which is made out of plastic? Well, it’s a very simple system, actually, since users will first have to attach another ring to the case via adhesive tape, and then the lens itself. Moreover, this very innovative system allows users to attach these tiny lenses to just about any embedded digital camera, including that of a notebook, for example.
Now, let’s take a quick look at what each of these lenses can provide. First of all, there’s a wide angle lens, which provides a 0.67x zoom with Super Macro. Then, there’s a Telephoto lens, which offers a 2x magnification factor, and finally a 170-degree Fish-eye lens, featuring four elements in four groups. The best thing about these lenses is their price, which is quite OK given the overall features they provide. Hence, the Wide Angle lens and the Telephoto lens sell for around 17 US dollars, while the Fish-eye lens is a little bit more expensive, being priced at around 20 US dollars.