Almost every time I attempt to shoot video with a handset I end up inadvertently covering up the microphone or lens, which can be a real drag when I go to view it later on. This has led me to develop a rather cumbersome grip that I use when I film something with my phone. This collapsable iPhone Camera Handle from Chris over at TheNewHobbiest seems like the perfect remedy for this situation
Continue ReadingFlipping though an in-flight magazine on a recent trip, I came across this fantastically absurd iPhone telephoto lens kit from Photojojo. The sample images I’ve seen are decent considering it’s coming from a handset. The kit comes with a telephoto lens, snap-on case, and a tiny tripod. Perfect for aspiring paparazzi or any portion of the 99% that want to remain a safe distance while diligently documenting #ows.
Continue ReadingUsing a custom rig with a fixed lens, a remote controlled helicopter rig, various articulated mounts and a Nokia N8 smartphone, an independent film crew captured an entire feature-length movie they hope will make it into theaters.
Continue ReadingCan you run Android 4 .0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on an N900? Why, yes you can. Congratulations to Drunkdebugger and crew for cranking out a preX2-alpha release video. It still has a way to go, but it definitely has that little-handset-that-could thing going for it.
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What a difference a couple of years make. Back in 2009, you had to scrounge together a bunch of lenses and glue them to a jar lid if you wanted a smartphone lens carousel. Nowadays you’ve got options.
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For those of you who love using your smartphone while cycling in the rain, there’s this nifty hack from North Carolina maker jalexartis. After mounting your handset using your favorite method, cut the top off a plastic bottle, then make a slit down one side to accept the mounting hardware.
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Here’s a novel way to take measurements using sound waves with an iPhone. German developer Florian Student’s Acoustic Ruler Pro for iOS will measure distances up to 25 meters by clocking the time delay of emitted sound waves. You can use the app with either a pair of headphones or with another iPhone to measure the distance between the two handsets.
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