Want To Attach A SLR Lens To Your iPhone? No Problem!

What’s that? You want to attach a SLR lens to your iPhone? That’s no problem at all! A new iPhone SLR lens mounting kit enables you to attach a SLR lens to the back of your iPhone. While the sensor on the iPhone won’t take advantage of the high quality SLR camera lens, it’s funny to see this huge lens attached to the iPhone! If you’re on the look-out for...Want To Attach A SLR Lens To Your iPhone? No Problem! is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Photojojo’s Ultimate iPhone Lens Kit [REVIEW]

Let me start by saying, “if you rate yourself as a passionate iPhoneographer, Photojojo‘s Ultimate iPhone Lens Kit is something you should really consider buying”. That said, any photography enthusiast carrying an iPhone 4/4S and this handy lens kit can easily capture stunning images with his iPhone, far better than he can with just any point-n-shoot camera....Photojojo’s Ultimate iPhone Lens Kit [REVIEW] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Review: Just Mobile Xtand Go Windshield Dash Mount for iPhone 4S

The following was a guest review by iPhone enthusiast (and Jeremy Lin fan), @anothersamchan: I’m a big fan of minimalist design, so the Just Mobile Xtand Go was intriguing for me right off the bat. I spend an awful lot of time in my car, so I definitely wanted something that looked sleek. As I...Review: Just Mobile Xtand Go Windshield Dash Mount for iPhone 4S is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Calypso Crystal – CalypsoRing Leather Case For iPhone 4/4S [REVIEW]

A lot of iPhone 4/4S owners like to cover their delicate smartphone with luxury cases, most popular of which are the handcrafted leather pouches. A couple of weeks back, we reviewed once such line of premium cases i.e Sena’s Elega cases for iPhone 4/4S, in a variety of leather colors and textures. Today, we’ll go hands on with...Calypso Crystal – CalypsoRing Leather Case For iPhone 4/4S [REVIEW] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Photojojo's Telephoto Lens for iPhone 5 and Joby GripTight GorillaPod: Review and giveaway

Our buddies at Photojojo love to send us new accessories for iOS devices, and we just love to report about these sometimes wacky and usually useful products as they come through. Today's entry is something that looks a bit absurd, but could be really useful if you choose to make your iPhone 5 your only camera. The Mobile Telephoto Lens for iPhone 5 (US$35) is just what you need to spy on your neighbors take close-up photos of that bird of prey on the fence 200 feet from you. Let's take a quick look at this latest photographic tool, and then you can enter to win this lens and a Joby GripTight GorillaPod Stand ($30) courtesy of Photojojo and TUAW.

Mobile Telephoto Lens for iPhone 5

This rather generic lens set actually comes as a kit. You get the telephoto lens, a cleaning cloth, a universal holder (for mounting the case/lens to a tripod), a mini tripod, an iPhone 5 case, and a carrying bag for the lens. As Photojojo likes to point out, this lens -- which produces a magnification of 12X -- is "like a Sigma 500mm lens for your DSLR."

To be completely honest, the lens looks a bit goofy on the included iPhone case. It's made out of shiny plastic and has a rubber grip that's used to focus the lens from close range (3 meters) to infinity. The lens screws into a plastic mount on the included case. That case? Well, it's not exactly the coolest iPhone 5 case I've ever seen, and it offers no protection for the bottom or top of the phone, but it's really designed for the sole purpose of mounting that humongous lens onto your iPhone.

Now I have to admit that I didn't get to test the lens, as my iPhone 5 isn't supposed to arrive for at least ten more days. The images you see here are from the Photojojo site, and are indicative of the magnification that you can expect. They don't show it in these photos, but Photojojo does note that you'll get a bit of vignetting around the edges of your image. Buyer beware!

The universal holder and mini tripod are a nice touch -- they'll be useful for holding future iPhone products steady even if the company changes the size and shape of the phone.

What's more useful than just a little tripod? How about a Joby GripTight GorillaPod Stand?

Joby GripTight GorillaPod Stand

Joby is a design house that has been around for about six years, with the GorillaPod flexible tripod being an instant success with the photography crowd. The flexibility of the GorillaPod design makes it possible to wrap the "legs" around tree branches, chair arms, or anything else that happens to be handy. Now the company has come out with the GripTight GorillaPod Stand ($29.95) to hold your iPhone -- or practically any other smartphone -- in place for steady shooting.

The GripTight part of this stand is a spring-loaded adapter that holds smartphones ranging in width from 2.1" (54 mm) to 2.8" (72 mm). Just for reference, the iPhone 4, 4S and 5 are all 2.31" (58.6 mm) in width, while the Samsung Galaxy S III is a whopping 2.78" (70.6 mm) wide. The GripTight holds 'em all, and folds flat for easy carrying. I suppose one could mount the GorillaPod on a shoulder like a pirate's parrot for hands-free carrying...

Anyway, the GripTight and the GorillaPod are perfect for any iPhone or iPod touch in just about any case, so you don't have to worry about shedding your protection just to put your device onto a tripod.

Giveaway

It's not that long until the holidays, so we're getting into the giving mood here at TUAW. Some lucky reader is going to win the Photojojo Mobile Telephoto Lens for iPhone 5 and the Joby GripTight GorillaPod stand. Here are the rules for the giveaway:

Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older. To enter, fill out the form below completely and click or tap the Submit button. The entry must be made before November 16, 2012 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time. You may enter only once. One winner will be selected and will receive both a Photojojo Mobile Telephoto Lens for iPhone 5 and a Joby GripTight GorillaPod stand, valued at a total of US$65. Click Here for complete Official Rules.

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Element Case Vapor Dock For iPhone 4/4S: Silver [REVIEW]

A few days back, we reviewed the Element Case Vapor COMP Case for iPhone 4/4S and absolutely loved it. Today, we’ve got our hands on another product from the same company, the Vapor Dock for iPhone 4/4S. The dock also supports more recent iPod models. Read on for our full review! Features: Charges and syncs...Element Case Vapor Dock For iPhone 4/4S: Silver [REVIEW] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

GoPano Micro Allows You to Film 360 Degree Videos from an iPhone 4

Kickstarter is a great site for entrepreneurs to get funding for their projects. We’ve seen popular items blast off like the Glif. This time around, a new project called the GoPano micro will allow you to capture cool 360 degree videos using your iPhone 4. The GoPano micro is a lens for the iPhone 4 to make 360º panoramic videos! Just snap the lens to your iPhone 4 and press...GoPano Micro Allows You to Film 360 Degree Videos from an iPhone 4 is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Element Case Skate Legends Series: Vapor Pro & Formula 4 For iPhone 4/4S [Hands-On Review]

Last week, we told you about the Element Case Skate Legends Series, an exclusive line of iPhone 4/4S cases developed in collaboration with skateboarding legend Powell Peralta. The lineup includes the three most popular cases from Element Case i.e Vapor Pro, Vapor COMP and the Formula 4, combined with high quality Skate Deck graphics. Today, we go hands-on...Element Case Skate Legends Series: Vapor Pro & Formula 4 For iPhone 4/4S [Hands-On Review] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Tiltpod Mobile: The Coolest Pocket-sized Tripod Stand For iPhone 4/4S ($14.95)

Ever wished for a pocket-sized iPhone 4/4S tripod? Well, your wish has just been granted as Gomite introduces the world’s first small, quick-connect tripod called the Tiltpod Mobile. Featuring a grippy magnetic base, the tiltpod mobile can easily snap in and support the iPhone 4/4S to take pictures, watch movies, FaceTime or simply be hands free. Its nickel plated micro positioning...Tiltpod Mobile: The Coolest Pocket-sized Tripod Stand For iPhone 4/4S ($14.95) is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource

Kickstarter Project: Cellhelmet, The Most Protective iPhone 4/4S Case Ever Made [VIDEO]

A new Kickstarter project for supposedly the most protective iPhone 4/4S case ever made has been recently initiated by cellpig.com. Called the cellhelmet, the case promises to offer more protection for your iPhone than any other case in the world and actually comes with a 1 year accidental damage insurance for your handset (water damage excluded). As described...Kickstarter Project: Cellhelmet, The Most Protective iPhone 4/4S Case Ever Made [VIDEO] is a post from: iPhone in Canada Blog - Canada's #1 iPhone Resource