74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
HHI 8X iPhone 4 Lens kit, June 13, 2011
This review is from: HandHelditems(TM) iPhone 4 and 4S Camera Kit with 8X Camera Zoom Lens with Mini Tripod and Special Case (Free HandHelditems Sketch Universal Stylus Pen) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
OK, 5 stars seems kinda crazy for this strange gizmo...but, it actually works and it was only $26.
1.It fits my iPhone 4 well.
2.It actually does magnify the image in the camera lens by quite a lot (I haven't actually checked the exact magnification number, but 8X seems about right.)
3.On the tripod, it produces a decently sharp picture, without dramatic distortion.
4.The tripod "works" in that it hold the iPhone steady, which is mandatory with this magnification.
5.It is really inexpensive.
6.It actually does focus.
Always remember that price. For that you should not expect a top quality product.
1.The tripod legs do not extend. In fact when I tried to pull the feet out like on my $20 Hakuba, the leg just detached completely.
2.The lens is NOT a zoom lens as the title says. It is only a telephoto lens.
3.The focusing is not very easy or necessarily accurate.
4.It has no instructions. (although its operation seems pretty much obvious.)
5.The so-called stylus that is thrown into the shipping package, is less than worthless.
6.It cannot take a portrait oriented image very well. The clamp and tripod pretty much limit it to landscape.
So I end up giving 5 stars because it is so cheap and actually does work. If it was $100, it would get 2 stars.
For a much more practical, and high quality tripod (no lens), I recommend the Joby Gorillamobile for iPhone 4. I find it very handy and easy to use.
I think of the lens a toy, a curiosity. If I want to take a real picture, I will get out my real camera.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
iPhone 4 and 4S Camera Kit with 8X Camera Zoom Lens with Mini Tripod and Special Case, November 21, 2011
This review is from: HandHelditems(TM) iPhone 4 and 4S Camera Kit with 8X Camera Zoom Lens with Mini Tripod and Special Case (Free HandHelditems Sketch Universal Stylus Pen) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
I give this product full 5 stars, it works great and its very cost friendly. I can certainly take better, clear, more focused pictures than my other friends with iP4S. Zooming capability is amazing! Does everything it says. it was really easy to install and the tripod feels very durable yet light weight. And i forgot to mention video mode is really cool when i can zoom in more than my friends and get better video. I would recommend this to any photographers or people that just likes to take pictures
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM, January 16, 2012
This review is from: HandHelditems(TM) iPhone 4 and 4S Camera Kit with 8X Camera Zoom Lens with Mini Tripod and Special Case (Free HandHelditems Sketch Universal Stylus Pen) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
Great addition to your I phone . The mount fits tight and holds the lens perfectly .. Takes good pics , which pleased my techy son. The only negative is that it was shipped in a bubble pack that was torn by the USPS . The free stylus pen was hanging out of the bag by its tether . Great product and works as advertized .
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