iPhone Latch & Lanyard, Supports Your iPhone While Capturing Movies And Photos

A new iPhone Latch & Lanyard concept designed to be used with the Gymbl Case is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to make the jump from concept to production, and has been designed to help you take iPhone photographs with ease. We have featured a number of different solutions here on Geeky Gadgets that have been designed to aid stability and help you hold and control your iPhone movement when taking photographs. But none have been as small or as convenient as the iPhone Latch & Lanyard concept. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. Gordon Fowler explains a little more about his concept.

“Held taut against your neck, the iPhone is steady when taking photos and when capturing video you can hold it steady or swing it through a smooth and graceful arc. You will be surprised by how much of a difference it makes. It’s also amazing how natural and secure it feels to do this with one thumb steadying the camera while the other is over the shutter and adjusting the settings. It works both left- and right-handed and in portrait as well as landscape mode.”

The iPhone Latch & Lanyard concept is now looking to raise $20,000 to help get the concept into production, so if you think its something you would use make a pledge for $15 to make sure you have one once it goes into production at the special Kickstarter introductory offer price.

For more information:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/iphone-latch-lanyard-supports-your-iphone-while-capturing-movies-and-photos-video-14-03-2012/

M-27 iPhone iSteadyShot Case Complete With Wide Angle Lens

iSteady Shot has launched a new case camera mount for the iPhone 4, 4S which is equipped with a detachable wide angle lens. The iSteady Shot case mount is constructed from aircraft grade aluminium and is over 3/4″ thick. Providing your iPhone with added protection from knock and bumps.

The detachable 37mm wide angle/macro lens provides a massive 130 degree view, and can be replaced with a variety of addition lens helping you frame that perfect shot or video footage. Watch the video after the jump to see the M-27 iSteady Shot it in action.

As you can see from image and video on the one both sides of the case are grips which have been added to help provide you with more support for your iPhone when filmed and create a much smoother final result. The M-27 iSteady Shot is now available to purchase for around $100 directly from the iSteady Shot website, and is also equipped with tripod mounts two on the top and three on the bottom allowing you to attach the case to tripods and similar with ease.

iSteady Shot M-27 trailer:

SmugMug Launches Camera Awesome iOS App

The popular photo sharing website SmugMug has released a new iPhone app called Camera Awesome. It is getting some glowing reviews ever since it hit the iTunes App Store. The app offers 297 presents, filters, textures, and frames, along with many other interesting features like burst modes and image stabilization. Instagram is one of the most used camera app on iPhone, but it lacks many thinks that Camera Awesome offers. App’s user is quite slick, and competes well with apps like Camera+ and Instagram. It offers an exciting way of using the presets, filters, textures, and frames. You just need to swipe rather than tapping on each of them like other apps.

The Camera Awesome app is available for free in the App Store. You don’t a SmugMug account to activate it. However, SmugMug members have an option to automatically upload photos taken using the iPhone app to SmugMug servers at full resolution. It also allows them to automatically share a photo o Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, and YouTube. You can use this direct App Store link to download Camera Awesome app. Do let us know that you think of this new iPhone app.

Camera Awesome for iPhone - App of the Week:

Scalado Remove Smartphone App, Easily Removes Unwanted Objects Within Photos

Scalado has this week unveiled their new smartphone application called Remove. Which has been created to help easily remove unwanted objects from photographs, with a simply selection process. The Remove application can be set to automatically delete any problems it identifies, but can be set to a manual mode if you prefer more control over what is left in and taken out of the shot. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Scalado will be showcaseingtheir new Remove smartphone application at MWC 2012 later this month. Although no information has been released as yet to when we might see the new application arriving on smartphones. Scalado explains:

When capturing photos in a busy area, like a public square or a concert for example, it is often difficult to get a clean shot without unwanted objects entering the frame. Now you can capture the shot anyway, and simply let the camera remove the people for you! Point your camera and take a photo. Afterwards you can remove anyone moving around, or select your friends and remove any strangers.

Scalado Remove - Capture a clear view:

LomoKino Smartphone Holder Makes It Easy To Digitise 35mm Footage

The LomoKino Super 35 Movie Maker we featured back in November last year. Well if taking retro movies lights your creative fire, the new LomoKino Smartphone Holder offers smartphone users a very easy way to transfer 35mm LomoKino movies directly onto your phone.

The new 35mm LomoKino holder attaches to your phone as below and by simply turning the crank handle on the side you can then record the footage directly on to your smartphone transforming it from 35mm footage in to digital. Making it easy to share and transfer to computers. Watch a video after the jump to see the results.

LomoKino explains: ”How cool would it be to digitalize your LomoKino movies using your Smartphone? No need for scanning individual frames. No need to stitch everything together using movie editing software. No hassle! Well, we thought it was time to make that dream come true. The new LomoKino Smartphone holder is now available both online and in Lomography stores for around $25.

LomoKino - Smartphone Holder Demonstration:

Gizmon iCA Classic Camera iPhone Case

With a similar design to cameras created a few decades ago, the folks at Gizmon have rolled out a stylish iPhone accessory that brings an old school look to the modern smartphone.

While the majority of third party iPhone cases are simple plastic shells, the Gizmon iCA was created to appeal to photographers that are bored with the current design of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Built with 32 different polycarbonate parts, the iPhone is enclosed in a case that’s somewhat similar in design to the recently released Fujifilm X100 or classic Leicas. The case includes an optical viewfinder, a shutter button that’s compatible with iPhones upgraded to iOS 5, a micro hot shoe to attach an external flash and a mock lens in the middle of the case with a mirror for self-portraits. The case also has a mount for a mini tripod when taking timed shots.

At the corner of the case, the Gizmon iCA includes a conversion lens mount to attach an alternate lens for taking different types of shots. Attached over the actual iPhone camera lens, users can use a fisheye lens, telephoto lens, wide angle lens, macro lens and a variety of filters. Other accessories that can be used with the case include a remote shutter control, a thin mock lens that’s helpful for fitting the case in a pocket, a leather case for the exterior of the casing and a car accessory stand for using the iPhone while driving. There’s also two strap holes on the camera case to wear the iPhone around the neck like an actual camera. The company recommends a handful of apps to use with the case, but any photography application will work including the standard iPhone camera application.

The Gizmon iCA is designed in white, black and orange colors. However, it is quite expensive compared to other iPhone cases. For instance, the base model of the Gizmon iCA sells for $65.00 at the Four Corner Store with straps for $30 and a new lens priced at $45. However, the cost of this unique iPhone case may drop as more North American retailers start to carry the recently created Gizmon iCA.

iPhone GIZMON iCA:

Holga Galaxy S II Lens Filter Case Kit Arrives

Back in November we featured a new style of Holga smartphone lens filter case for the iPhone, in the form of the Holga Lens Filter kit. Which has been designed to allow you to add creative effects to your photos without the need for additional software, using physical filters that can be selected from a revolving dial.

Well, this week Holga has now unveiled their latest version created for the Samsung Galaxy SII smartphone. Once fitted to your smartphone the Holga kit provides you with access to 9 different special effects and filters without any software or app installed. The new Holga Samsung Galaxy SII Kit is available in a choice of Red, Blue, White, Black or Silver for $27.99 directly from the Holga website.

Filters included in the kit include:
(1) Dual Image Lens: Produces 2 identical images similar to a Holga 2 way split image filter
(2) Triple Image Lens: Produces 3 identical images similar to a Holga 3 way split image filter
(3) Quadruple Image Lens: Produces 4 identical images similar to a Holga 4 way split image filter
(4) 60mm Macro Lens: For taking photos at approximately 60mm from the lens
(5) Empty Hole: For taking images with no effect
(6) Red Filter with Clear Heart Shape Centre: Reduces absorption of blue & green lights with clear heart shape centre to stand out
(7) Red Filter: Reduces absorption of blue and green light
(8) Green Filter: Enhances green colors
(9) Yellow Filter with Clear Center: Clear circular spot in center to stand out with surroundings in pale yellow to mimic sunset
(10)Blue Filter with Clear Center: Clear circular spot in center to stand out with surroundings in blue to mimic gentle moon atmosphere

Hipstamatic D-Series App Brings Back Click And Wait To Photography

Today Hipstamatic is launching it new D-Series App, which will bring back a retro style of photography, long forgotten with digital cameras. The new Disposable Series iOS app, or D-Series is a free program that does’t allow you to view your images as you take them. But forces you to wait until a virtual real has been fully used. But thats not all you can also invite others via Facebook to use the virtual roll. Just like a real old school film real, once a person in the group takes a shot the, real image counter clicks down on everyones app in the group.

Once the real is finished a push notification and the completed roll is delivered both to your iPhone camera roll and to the entire group that was using the virtual camera. Creating a virtual gallery in the sequence of the snapped photographs.


More information's:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/hipstamatic-d-series-app-brings-back-click-and-wait-to-photography-15-12-2011/

Hipstamatic Camera App Review:

Optrix HD Case Transforms Your iPhone Into An Outdoor Sports Camera

Optrix the maker of sports video cam cases, has this week unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the Optrix HD. Which has been designed to transform your iPhone in to a fully fledged outdoor sports camera, that can by mounted to your helmet. The weatherproof case is fully waterproof and has ultrasonic welds and silicon gaskets, enabling you to take the Optrix out in all types of weather conditions, keeping your iPhone 4, 4S and iPod Touch safe.

The Optrix HD allows you to take advantage of the iPhone’s HD 1080p recording capabilities, and is equipped with a one handed quick release clip. Making it easy to attach and detach from your helmet, providing easy access to your iPhone for playback, editing and uploading. The Optrix case is now available to purchase for $80. More information is available from the Optrix website.

More information's:
http://www.optrixhd.com/

Instagram Photography App Arriving On Android Smartphones Soon

Instagram the creators of the popular iOS photography application by the same name, have today revealed that a new Instagram Android application is currently under development and will be arriving on Android smartphones very soon. The Instagram iOS application has around 14 million users, and makes sharing and applying visual effects to your photographs extremely easy. Using a range of filters and features which are all available for free.

When the new Android Instagram application launches it will also be free to download, but will be supported by advertisements. No exact release date has been officially announced as yet, but the new Android Instagram app is expected to arrive sometime early in 2012. As Always we will keep you updated.

More information's:
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Dec2011/instagram-photo-application-coming-to-android.html

Review: Instagram for iPhone:

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Belkin LiveAction Camera Grip And Remote Officially Launched

You might remember last week we featured a couple of images of Belkin’s LiveAction Camera Remote as it made its way through the FCC. Well this week Belkin has now officially launched their new Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote together with an iPhone camera grip, which transforms Apple’s iPhone or iPod Touch into a traditional digital camera.

The Belkin Camera Grip attaches to the charging connector of the Apple devices and will even easily fit over most cases, says Belkin. It also includes an integrated tripod mount that will attach to any standard tripod, giving you the ability to have even more control over your photography. The Belkin LiveAction Camera Grip is equipped with separate buttons for photo and video capture allowing you to easily switch between stills and live-action video. To use LiveAction Grip you also need to install the Belkin LiveAction App which is free and available for download now at the Apple App Store. Attaching the Camera Grip to your iPhone or iPod Touch will immediately activate the LiveAction app.

The grip can also be used in conjunction with Belkin’s new LiveAction Camera Remote which will allow you to activate the iPhone or iPod Touch’s shutter from up to 30 feet away. It’s also fitted with separate buttons for still photography and live-action recording, enabling you to remotely switch between the 2 modes. Both the Belkin Camera Grip and Belkin’s new LiveAction Camera Remote will be available to purchase during the middle of December for around $50, and are compatible with the iPhone 4, 4S and iPod Touch.

More information's:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/belkin-liveaction-camera-grip-and-remote-officially-launched-16-11-2011/

iPhone 4S Kamera Grip - Belkin LiveAction Test:

Holga Lens Filter iPhone Case Kit

If you own an iPhone 4 or 4S and enjoy taking photographs a new novelty case has been designed by Holga that will allow you to add filters to your photos as you take them, rather than after wards using a application.

The Holga Lens Filter iPhone case kit simply slips onto your iPhone 4 or 4S and enables you to then use 9 different special effects and filters without the need for any software or app. The design of the device resembles that of an retro telephone dial and the case comes in a variety of colours including Red, Blue, White, Black or Silver. Here is a full list of all the filters and what they do:

- Dual Image Lens: Produces 2 identical images similar to a Holga 2 way split image filter
- Triple Image Lens: Produces 3 identical images similar to a Holga 3 way split image filter
- Quadruple Image Lens: Produces 4 identical images similar to a Holga 4 way split image filter
- 60mm Macro Lens: For taking photos at approximately 60mm from the lens
- Empty Hole: For taking images with no effect
- Red Filter with Clear Heart Shape Centre: Reduces absorption of blue & green lights with clear heart shape centre to stand out
- Red Filter: Reduces absorption of blue and green light
- Green Filter: Enhances green colors
- Yellow Filter with Clear Center: Clear circular spot in center to stand out with surroundings in pale yellow to mimic sunset
- Blue Filter with Clear Center: Clear circular spot in center to stand out with surroundings in blue to mimic gentle moon atmosphere

More information's:
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/holga-lens-filter-iphone-case-kit-16-11-2011/

Nikon iP-PJ Transfer App Allows You To Project Media Via Your Coolpix S1200pj

Nikon has today launched their newly updated application called the Nikon iP-PJ which now allows you to use the integrated projector in their Coolpix S1200pj camera to project media from your iPhone 4 or similar iOS device. Any images projected through the camera will be scaled down to the Coolpix S1200pj camera’s 1024 x 768 projector resolution. But the application and projector camera combo will allow you to view slideshows and the streaming of YouTube content. Together with document files such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe PDF as well as websites. You can view a video demonstration of the Nikon iP-PJ Transfer app over on the Amazon website.

More information's:

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nikon-ip-pj-transfer-app-allows-you-to-project-media-via-your-coolpix-s1200pj-18-11-2011/

Belkin LiveAction iPhone Camera Remote Unveiled

The Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote is a new shutter release remote control has been unveiled at the FCC this week which has been created by Belkin and has been designed to be used with their iOS LiveAction App on the iPhone. The Belkin LiveAction App, has been created to enable you to instantly record and share all of your media, by capturing high-quality snapshots and home movies, which you can then easily send to your social network. The new Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote will enable you to control the app and your iPhone remotely via a Bluetooth connection, allowing you to take both stills and video remotely.

The Belkin LiveAction App can be used alone as your iPhone’s primary camera app, or used with other Belkin accessories including the LiveAction Camera Grip, LiveAction Camera Remote and LiveAction Concert Mic. Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet for the Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.

More information's:
http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/11/04/belkins-iphone-camera-remote-and-stand-takes-the-pain-out-of-group-photos/

Remotely Control your PC from iPhone via VNC Mocha Lite:

iPhone 4S 8 Megapixel Camera Was Made By Sony

The iPhone 4S features a new 8 megapixel camera, we have already seen some sample photos that we took with the iPhone 4S camera, and then we showed you a full HD video recorded with the iPhone 4S camera. Now we have some more details on the camera inside the iPhone 4S, and it would appear that it has been made for Apple by Sony, according to a recent report from the guys over at Chipworks.

In order to get our readers the device manufacturer as soon as possible, rather than going through a fuming sulfuric acid chip deprocessing we chose to use our infrared microscope to look through the structure of this image sensor. What you see are the die markings on the base layer of the image sensor. The image isn’t beautiful, but it’s enough to tell us that Sony is in our particular iPhone 4S. Sony had been rumored to be the company who were producing the camera for the next generation iPhone for some time, and it would explain why the camera in the iPhone 4S is so good, as Sony’s own smartphone cameras also produce excellent results.

More information's:
http://www.macstories.net/links/sony-camera-found-in-iphone-4s-teardown/

iPhone 4S Video Camera test:

iPhone 4S vs Canon 5D MKII Side-by-side Video Image Comparison

If you have wondered what the iPhone 4S video camera is like when compared to say a Canon 5D MKII you will be pleased to know that Robino Films have created a rig that allowed them to shoot both cameras at the same time, right next to each other.

All scenes have been perfectly synced together so you can pause and scrutinise each frames yourself to compare footage and make your own decision. View the results after the jump., Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Exposure, shutter speed, frame rate and picture style were matched as close as possible between the two cameras. For more information of the test and details on the exact settings used, jump over to the Robino Films Vimeo page.

More information's:
http://www.macgasm.net/2011/10/17/iphone-4s-canon-5d-mkii-video-comparison

iPhone 4S vs Canon 5D MKII:

iPhone 4S / Canon 5d MKII Side by Side Comparison from Robino Films on Vimeo.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Video Camera In Action

Samsung and Google unveiled their first Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone the other day, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and it features a 5 megapixel camera which can record full HD video in 1080p.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich also features a new camera application, the video below was shot using the camera on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Android’s new camera app, it features some time lapse sequences, make sure you watch it in 1080p. It certainly looks very impressive from the video, you can find out more information on how this Samsung Galaxy Nexus 1080p video was made over at Google+.

More information's:
http://androidandme.com/2011/10/devices/behold-the-video-recording-power-of-the-galaxy-nexus/

Rockaway Beach by Galaxy Nexus:

Capta Smartphone Tripod Mount

If you have ever wanted to securely fix your smart phone to a tripod you will already know how awkward this can be. Well a new handy device has been developed and is now looking to make the jump from concept to manufacture over on the Kickstarter website.

The device is called Capta and it has been designed to enable you to easily and securely fixed any smartphone with a flat back to a camera tripod using a custom designed fitting and special suction pad. The suction pad is reusable and holds your smartphone securely in place when needed but allows you to easily remove your smartphone once you have finished. Watch the video after the jump to see the innovative mount in action. Capta will work with iPhone 2, 3, 3s, 4 and 4s, iPod touch, Samsung, HTC and Blackberry phones or any phone with a flat enough surface for the pad can adhere to. Its designers explain:

“Capta has exceeded our original design functions and is capable of doing so much more from the intended to the very unintended. When paired with a suction cup or tripod mount the possibilities and uses increased exponentially. We are humbled by how versatile Capta truly is and we know there is so much more to be discovered.”

Capta is now looking for pledges to get the ball rolling over on the Kickstarter website, so if you think this concept deserves to make the jump to manufacture place your pledge now to help it get started.

More information's:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1689824368/capta-stick-it-lean-it-wrap-it-attach-it

Flickr Windows Phone App Updated With Mango Support

Flickr has today rolled out a new version of its Windows Phone App which now has support for Windows Phone 7.5 Mango firmware together with some great new features. Within the new Flickr app you are now provided with a built-in camera, composure grid and focus assist, and the application can upload images in the background. The new update also includes performance enhancements and stability tweaks to help make using the application even easier.

The new composure grid feature within the app lets you add a grid overlay on your screen to help you compose and align your shots and will turn green when your shot is in focus. The new update now also saves your shots in your Pictures Hub as well as with Flickr. You can download the latest version of the app on your Windows Phone device now.

More information's:
http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2011/10/06/flickr-updates-its-windows-phone-app-with-mango-goodness/

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