A new Chinese company called Sneaki Design recently launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a compact Micro Four Thirds smartphone camera called SwitchLens. This MagSafe/Qi2-compatible magnetic module is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones. It features a 1-inch CMOS image sensor that can capture 21MP RAW/JPG pictures and videos up to 4K at 60P. So, let’s take a closer look at it! In the smartphone photography/filmmaking world, we’re all familiar with third-party apps, additional lenses, lens filter systems, and other ecosystems of cages and add-ons. What these products have in common is they use your smartphone’s built-in image sensors and lenses, with their pros and cons. Sneaki Design took another direction and flipped the problem to find a new solution with the SwitchLens that features a bigger image sensor and a “proper” lens mount, which allows you to use any Micro Four Thirds you want with your smartphone. While this is an interesting approach, we did an interview with Alice Camera back in 2021, a company that launched a similar concept but still did not hit the market. SwitchLens features SwitchLens is an independent camera system that can be magnetically attached to your iOS/Android smartphone via a MagSafe/Qi2 ring. Your smartphone connects to the camera via WiFi, and a free photo/video app allows you to adjust your camera settings and capture photos/footage. The SwitchLens is powered via a 14500 battery. Image credit: SwitchLens The SwitchLens is powered via one 3.7V 14500-type replaceable battery. It measures 14 x 6.7 x 1.2cm/5.5...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 18 June, 2024