Mark Hampton and the HiLO Lens Creative Angle camera lens for the iPhone and iPad reached its campaign goal and stretch goal of more than $35,000. This innovative camera may be the perfect attachment for the new iPhone 7 and iPad Pro. It offers a cool perspective on smartphone camera tech with 554 campaign backers who want to see this vision come to life. Will the HiLO Lens take off, and why didn’t Apple think of a product like this for the iPhone 7 and iPad Pro?
iPhone 7 and iPad Pro Compatibility
The HiLO lens humbly thanked its campaign supporters after reaching their proposed stretch goal. The HiLO Lens seems to have been developed exclusively for Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad and iPad Mini. And Apple may want to thank the HiLO Lens for developing a product that may boost iPhone 7 and iPad Pro sales. It is a swivel-rotating lens that allows users to take more advantage of Apple’s HD camera. The HiLO lens will have an app, of course, allowing for optimal usability. Since the stretch goal has been met, the camera app will also be equipped with a voice-activated shutter option as well.
Why Didn’t Apple Think of This?
A small attachable camera lens that rotates and swivels for the iPhone 7 and iPad Pro seems like a no brainer. However, Apple seems to be getting rid of attachable products for the upcoming iPhone 7. It may not even have a headphone jack. And what about the iPad Pro? The projected numbers for iPhone 7 sales have decreased below 2% from the original estimate. Possibly due to the features of the new model being less appealing to consumers. The shock and awe may not be there for the iPhone 7 and iPad Pro, which may lead them to new attachable product design like the HiLO Lens.
HiLO Lens Angles
The HiLO lens has had some initial success with plenty of press, such as CNET, Gizmag and Mashable all featuring articles on the new product. The lens may be perfect for iPhone 7 and iPad Pro consumers since it might offer a feature that the Apple product lacks this time around. It could also be a cool way to get excited about your old iPhone if you plan on waiting for a possible iPhone 8 launch in 2017. The lens offers several camera angles, including low, high and wide with flat surface stabilization and an adjustable shutter delay. Even a few professional photographers have made favorable comments on the lens. It is currently available for the iPhone 4 and 5, but it may not be far off from a possible 6 and 7 lens model as well.
