A way to take more professional pictures with the iPhone 5/5s
January 15, 2014 Post a Comment The newly introduced iZZi Slim turns an iPhone 5 camera into a much more versatile one. And it’s priced much lower than it big brother, the Orbit Pro.
And while the original Orbit Pro’s offers a 3-in-1 lens, the new Slim offers a 5-in-1 lens. (Strangely I only heard the spokesperson at CES talk about four lenses. That’s because they consider the lens that’s already in the iPhone 5, the 5th lens.) The new and redesigned iZZi Slim is not just a less expensive version of the first model. The Orbit Pro does look more professional, because it’s made of high-grade aluminum. The Slim is made with of rugged polycarbonate, so durable, but lighter. Also the Slim is only designed for the iPhone 5/5s, while there’s a Pro for the iPhone 4. Slim is available in white or black, while the Pro is available in bright colors. Both are attached like a standard iPhone case. But built with something the company calls ‘Peripheral Motion Lock Technology’, the Slim gives you the ability to choose from 4 pro-grade lenses. I only saw three lenses, but there are four. Here’s the round-up: 180-degree fisheye lens; 2X telephoto lens; 0.67X Wide-angle lens; and a macro lens (which you use by twisting off the wide-angle lens. That’s why you see just three lenses. To switch lenses, just rotate the lens selector and stop on the one you want. And yes, iZZi Gadgets says the Slim allows you to use your iPhone’s headphones & charger jacks, power button, speakers, native camera and volume controls while it’s in place. The Orbit Pro is widely available at $229.00. The new Slim is available for preorder at $99.99 at the company website.
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