I am a gadget girl. I like my toys, especially the ones that feed my mobile photography addiction. I have just about one of everything. Here are some of my favorite goodies:
- Olloclip -The olloclip is a unique quick-connect lens solution for the iPhone that comes in two sizes, fitted for the 4S/4 or the 5. The system features three lenses — fisheye, wide-angle and macro all in one small package that fits easily in the palm of the hand. The olloclip slides over the iPhone lens ready to use in a few seconds. The downside may be its size as evidence of my Olloclip last seen on our vacation.
My favorite lens is the Macro. You would be amazed at how much detail you can capture with this lens. Try it on paper money or a droplet.
You can also get some fantastic bokeh by removing the macro lens altogether, you do this by simply unscrewing the macro/wideangle focal ring. Becareful not to lose the little lens as you play. The photo below was taken with the olloclip and edited with the ShakeItPhoto app.
Here is the fish eye.
- Gorillapod from Joby- Oh how I love my bendy Gorillapod. They come in all shapes and sizes and some are even magnetized, I use the basic original that has a tripod mount and works well with most small compact cameras but I prefer to use this with my iPhone so I also have to use a separate mounting accessory.
I have the iTrek Super Mount (see photo below), Joby also makes one called the Grip Tight Mount, both can be used with ANY phone. Having the phone safely mounted on a tripod you can bend to get into all sorts of positions allowing you to get very creative with your angles. If you are doing a self portrait try the timer feature in Camera+ App, you can set it to take a photo after 5, 15 or 30 seconds. If you have a lamp or fixture hanging above a table try a few down shots the next time you sit down, as seen on Kirstin’s Instagram shots. I hung mine (magnetic) to my chandelier while trying to make a video after reading Holly’s Time Lapse Post.
- Diffcase – this is a case and a lens mount all in one. If you are a videographer you will want to try this one. It has a shade feature so you can see what you are taping as well as a kickstand in the back for propping and a mount system that works with virtually any tripod or monopod and can be mounted horizontally as well as vertically. Its a rugged case as well and even has a key ring hole. Currently only available for iPhone 4/4S.
In the spirit of the holidays I’m going to give away a Gorilla pod and a DiffCase in black. You may enter by leaving a comment below. Giveaway will include BOTH items. One entry per person please. Winners of our December Giveaways will be announced on December 25th, 2012. While you are here you can enter to win some expired film from Meghan or a seat in the e-course Everyday Magic, How To Capture Creative Images with your Camera from Holly, check back daily as we announce more goodies to give away.
Happy Holidays,
Lindsey aka Modchik
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for reminding me about these great accessories for my iPhone. Now I have this need to use them!!! Definately count me in on this drawing please! Thanks for the post showing how to use these new “toys.”
Thanks, Lindsey, I’m just now shifting my attention to more creative use of my iPhone and you’ve saved me time researching the equipment that I need.
Happy Holidays!
Marcia
Love your olloclip photos. I’m putting it on my Christmas wish list. Thanks for a chance to win the other items. I love cool gadgets 🙂
I love my olloclip … every iphoneographer should have one. Haven’t played with these other accessories but I’ve been a very good girl this year. Maybe Santa will bring me one or two. 🙂
I just got my iPhone and I can’t wait to get all involved in iphoneography!!
really cool tools! Thanks for introducing us to this fun stuff.
Great post–lots of fun gadgets!
I love the fact that you introduce all these gadgets to us. Thank you. Mobile photography seems to be the way of the future.
What cool gadgets! That case looks so handy!
i love gadgets as well and i am tempted to jump up and down saying “pick me, pick me!!!!!” but, then, of course you can’t see this chubby muffin of a body gleefully begging to be chosen!!!! all kidding aside — whoa — i don’t even think i can do that!! but really i love gadgets and would be evah so happy to win!!!!
I love gadgets. I have an olloclip. Would love the others.
Would love to win these fun gadgets! Fingers and toes are crossed.
I gotta send Santa your post! Definitely NEED this gadget! thanks for the great info.
Lindsey! These are awesome! I’m a new iPhone user and am discovering all the cool gadgets that they have for photography! I’m so excited to play more! 🙂
Hi,
Great finds – just switched to iPhone and need all the help I can get.
Jim
Oh fun, what a great giveaway! Love you gals 🙂
I’ve always wanted a Gorilla pod!
I’ve been eyeing the Olloclip and hinted to enough of my friends and family that if I don’t get one this holiday, heads are going to roll. Great gadget list!
Such cool accessories! The gadgets for mobile photography are pretty amazing. I have a Gorilla Pod that I use with a Glif, but I really wish I’d known about the iTrek Super Mount–that one looks more versatile to me!
Love this list!
Nice list and giveaway! I’m putting the Joby Grip Tight Mount on my wish list.
Excellent post, and fantastic giveaway! Thank you so much – keeping my fingers crossed 🙂
cool, I am always on the look out for some fun to play with.
isn’t technology fab!!
Great post . . . thanks for the opportunity to win those cool and fun gadgets!
awesome gadgets!
What a great give away! Interesting site too. My first time visiting.
One can never have too many iPhone gadgets 🙂
These are great, I think I have added a Gorillapod to my wish list for Santa! This would really help with some fly by night shooting out the car window 🙂
Just starting to play with the iPhone…too much fun!
I am loving all of your gadgets especially the case. I only got my first iPhone when the 5 came out and am just enjoying the camera so much.