Sometimes, point and shoots and DSLRs are a hassle to carry with. Good thing we can't leave our home without our smartphones. Our smartphones have the ability to capture photos as good as those bulky cameras only if we know how to maximize it.
Step up your photography game with these accessories you might want to try:
1. External Flash Spotlight
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Say goodbye to those dark and grainy photos you capture. Plus ponts since you can use this for selfies!
Where to buy: cd-r king (P380), Photojojo ($30 ≈ P1,350)
2. Telephoto Lens
Image: Photojojo
Do your photos become grainy when you zoom in so much? Use this lens to zoom in up to 12x without sacrificing the quality of your photo with this telephoto lens which you can attach to your iPhone.
Where to buy: Photojojo ($35 ≈ P1,575)
3. Universal Clip Lens
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The lenses lets you shoot wide-angle, fisheye, and macro. Each lens is labeled accordingly so you know which one to use. Just snap the one you’d like over the top of your iPhone so it aligns with your camera, and you’re all set.
Where to buy: Deals Online (P299), Olloclip (starts at $69.99 ≈ P3,149)
4. Sony QX10 and QX100
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These lenses offer a huge upgrade in image quality along with all the sharing and editing features you already have on your phone. A smartphone + a smart lens basically gives you those dslr-like photos you'd want your friends to double tap on Instagram.
Where to buy: Lazada (starts at P11,110), Amazon (starts at $248 ≈ P11,160)
5. JOBY MPod Mini Stand for smartphones
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This mini stand is the most versatile tripod stands ever created and can hold almost all smartphones — from iPhones to Samsungs. Not only can you wrap it around any surface, you can use the feet to stick to any magnetic surface.
Where to buy: Lazada (P2,097.14)
Try: Glif Tripod Mount & Stand ($30 ≈ P1,350)
6. The Phone-o Chrome
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You don't need to edit photos to add filters on your phone. You can try the Phone-o-Chrome filter which has a full spectrum gradient you can apply to your photos while shooting. Your friends would be curious what app you're using only to find out it's this tiny thing.
Where to buy: Photojojo ($15 ≈ P675)
7. Bluetooth Remote Shutter
Image: Lazada
See a bigger picture. Shoot as far as 10 meters away from your smartphones with a bluetooth remote shutter.
Where to buy: Lazada (starts at P234)
Homestream Image from [L-R] Deals Online, Studio Neat, Sony
