Any professional photographer would tell you that a smartphone's camera, no matter how advanced, can never replace professional DSLR cameras as far as quality and detailing are concerned. Well, smartphone cameras might not be able to rival fully equipped cameras but with the umpteen technical advancements and latest developments such as quicker sensors being incorporated into them, smartphone lenses can certainly come tantalizingly close to matching the standards of professional DSLR's, provided the right kind of accessories are used along with these mobile cameras. Let's take a look at 5 of the best smartphone accessories, which are sure to help you achieve those amazing photos that were until now only possible with a potent DSLR camera.
1) Holga Retro Lens Filter: In general, smartphone cases are solely built for the safety of your handset and nothing else. This was until the launch of Holga Retro Lens Filter. Designed particularly for an iPhone, this case comes with a special lens filter, which adds - as the name suggests - a beautiful retro flair to your pictures. The lens is also equipped with nine pre-built filters. Now all you need to do is swirl the wheel and shoot away.
Holga Retro Lens Filter
2) Olloclip Lens: Again designed especially for the iPhone, the Olloclip Lens is a truly versatile accessory that offers a 2x optical zoom. This unique feature of the Olloclip enables you to capture your objects from close proximity, sans the need of using the phone's digital zoom. The lens comes with an in-built polarizing filter to diminish any excessive glare emitting from mirrors and other glossy surfaces. Moreover, this detachable lens for the iPhone effortlessly slides on and off your device. Another brilliant feature of the Olloclip is that it is capable of shooting your photographs with vivid, lifelike colors and details, due to its three-in-one lens system (macro, fish-eye, and wide-angle). A minor disadvantage of the Olloclip is that it isn't compatible with phone cases and can only be used with the bare body of an iPhone.
Olloclip lens
3) Cam Hoodie: The Cam Hoodie is a magnificent accessory for decreasing the lens flare of your phone's camera. This case is constructed using a robust material akin to rubber. It easily attaches to the rear section of your mobile phone and effectively engulfs the entire lens, just as a DSLR's lens hood. The Cam Hoodie is best suited for an iPhone and Sony smartphone lens.
Cam Hoodie
4) The Kogeto Dot: With this unique lens attachment, you get to capture crisp and clear panoramic videos with your smartphone's camera. The result being quite similar to one delivered with a DSLR camera. This innovative accessory even includes a patented application, which allows you to instantaneously e-mail your photos and videos or upload them in a jiffy on your social networking profiles.
The Kogeto Dot
5) The 10x Zoom Telescopic Lens: This particular accessory for your camera's phone comes with a stylish black case that functions as a sturdy mount for the lens. This feasible aspect of the 10x zoom telescopic lens coupled with its compact size allows you to simply unscrew it and store it in your pocket, once you've finished shooting. Unlike other zoom lenses, you can zoom in as far as 10x with this technically competent lens, thus providing you with a clearer display of your subject.
The 10x Zoom Telescopic Lens
These few accessories should suffice in augmenting the overall performance of your smartphone's camera and eventually enable it to achieve a level of quality and detailing that is somewhat similar to a professional DSLR camera.