iPhone SLR mount is kind of expensive, kind of awesome

Darrell Etherington — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:02:21 +0000

Is it wrong that I want this new iPhone 4 SLR mount from Photojojo so badly? The new accessory provides a simple case/adapter combo that allows you to use either Canon or Nikon lenses with your iPhone 4. It’s a bit pricey at nearly $200, but also potentially a very cool add-on for consumers looking to up their mobile photography game.

The aluminum case itself features a tripod mount and hooks for a pro camera strap, so you can wear it around your neck and take night shots like a true pro. Just think of how jealous your Instagram followers will be when you snap some quality wildlife pics with your $3,000 telephoto lens. You might doubt the ability of the iPhone 4′s 5-megapixel camera to deliver the goods, even with your expensive SLR lens collection attached, but the Photojojo demo pics are actually pretty impressive.

As with previous prototypes, this solution runs up against the fact that you can’t replicate an internal mirror system with the iPhone’s built-in camera. However, it should be better than just your iPhone 4 acting on its own, especially when you’re trying to use digital zoom to capture a far-away subject. You could probably also shoot some pretty cool HD video with this lens adapter.

As of this writing, the check-out process is down but a fix is in the works, according to a Photojojo.com service rep. Maybe it couldn’t keep up with overwhelming demand for the iPhone 4 SLR mount. Anyone thinking about a purchase? I have a bag full of seldom used Canon-mount lenses that suggest it might be worth considering.

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Consumers Still Treasure Photographic Memories With Prints

Jordan Golson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:27:55 +0000

Consumers are still looking to hold onto their memories with hard-copy photographs. At a time when many tech-savvy users are uploading their entire photographic lives to Facebook or Flickr, many others — especially those with kids looking to send pictures to grandparents or other far-away relatives who might not be as computer literate — are going to sites like Shutterfly to get their digital pics printed out. Shutterfly yesterday reported its second-quarter revenue grew 10 percent year over year to $38.9 million, with customers and orders up 13 percent and 6 percent, respectively, despite the economic slowdown. The company’s Personalized Products & Services revenue grew 20 percent over last year. This includes photo books, custom mugs, posters and various other gifts.

I own a laser printer/copier/scanner, mostly so I can print out legal documents, sign them, scan them and return them. I haven’t actually printed anything besides an airline ticket in years — I can’t remember the last time I wanted a printed photo, but if I had some need for it, I would probably use iPhoto’s printing service, or something like Shutterfly. It’s the best of both worlds, and it saves a trip up the street to Wal-Mart’s photo processing lab. Shutterfly’s customers seem to agree!

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iPhone SLR mount is kind of expensive, kind of awesome

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