We have all seen the photos of people holding a building in their hands or lifting up cars or some minuscule object looming massively over another object. A great practice shot to take is of a ball of yarn that towers over a little kitten; “Revenge of the String.” This technique is called “forced perspective;” not only [...]
Read MoreMirroring without a mirror
Jan 06, 2012When the concept for HiLO Lens (a right angle lens) first came up, the obvious solution was to use a mirror. Simple solutions are often best. A mirror angled at 45 degrees redirects the camera through a right angle. But we quickly ran into problems.
Read MoreGorillaMobile iPhone 4/4S Review
Jan 03, 2012iPhone camera accessory review When you’re shooting with your iPhone, keeping your hands still long enough to get the right angle can be a monkey on your back. One solution for this problem would be to use a tripod. But don’t just use any old boring tripod: try putting a GorillaMobile on your iPhone!
Read MoreWhat is taking so long ? !!
Dec 31, 2011It is the end of the year and I have the inevitable desire to think about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. The HiLO Lens concept emerged in mid 2011. It needs some diverse technical skills : iPhone app design, optical system design, mechanical design. I’ve been fortunate to find great [...]
Read MoreThe HiLO Lens App
Dec 29, 2011HiLO Lens combines a right angle lens and an iPhone app. You may be wondering why we need an app, you may know why. In either case please read on… In relation to Street Photography. When using the iPhone for Street Photography HiLO Lens allows the iPhone to be held comfortably at hip level while viewing [...]
Read MoreGlif Review
Dec 28, 2011iPhone camera accessory review Sometimes it’s the simple accessories that we use and love most. Maybe it’s because they feel like something we would actually create ourselves or because of something else, but whatever the reason is, most of us will agree that simple accessories have a distinct charm that’s easy to appreciate. And the [...]
Read MoreFlickr you need
Dec 26, 2011I changed my usual path down to the beach this week, pushing harder than usual during my morning run, and I found myself repeating a song in my head. You know the one; the one you cannot stop replaying in your head the moment you hear it? You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” from [...]
Read MoreMore advice for HiLO Lens
Dec 23, 2011It is great to have Pedro dos Reis helping out in an advisory role. I met Pedro through the Just Street Photography group on Flickr, he also started the Real Street Photography group. Since a Photography Course at MEF in 2002, Pedro has been developing work in the visual arts – using photography and video. This led to exposure [...]
Read MoreWhat exactly is HiLO Lens ?
Dec 22, 2011The suspense, the intrigue, I can’t stand it any more…
Read MoreZgrip iPhone Jr. Review
Dec 19, 2011iPhone camera accessory review One of the easiest things you can do to improve the quality of your photos or videos is to eliminate, or at least reduce, camera shake. In a perfect world, we all would be blessed with steady hands; however, only some of us have them, so for those that need something [...]
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