Admittedly, we're fans of vintage film cameras and therefore found the iCA case to be pretty interesting during our brief hands-on with it. The prospect of "pimping" our smartphones is irresistible, especially with a range of optional attac... [Read more]

Snap! The Gizmon iCA makes your iPhone look like a vintage camera.

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Shawn Low/CNET Asia)

YOKOHAMA, Japan–We’ve previously reported on the Gizmon iCA, an iPhone case that makes your smartphone look like a vintage rangefinder. The company was at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show, and we learned it has plans to launch a whole system of special-effect lenses and accessories for its flagship case soon.

New filters and accessories are coming for the Gizmon iCA.

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Shawn Low/CNET Asia)

In addition to the fisheye and macro lenses already available, future attachments will include tele, wide, tunnel effector, mirage, and circular polarizing special-effects filters. Sure, some of these effects could be easily reproduced using apps, but doing it the old-fashioned way and getting it right the first time without post-processing has a certain appeal. Other accessories include a car stand, mounted flash unit, mini tripod, remote shutter release, and silencer.

Admittedly, we’re fans of vintage film cameras and therefore found the iCA case to be pretty interesting during our brief hands-on with it. The prospect of “pimping” our smartphones is irresistible, especially with a range of optional attac… [Read more]

Snap! The Gizmon iCA makes your iPhone look like a vintage camera. (Credit: Shawn Low/CNET Asia) YOKOHAMA, Japan--We've previously reported on the Gizmon iCA, an iPhone case that makes your smartphone look like a vintage rangefinder. The company was at the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show, and we learned it has plans to launch a whole system of special-effect lenses and accessories for its flagship case soon. New filters and accessories are coming for the...  Read More at iPhone Atlas: Apple iPhone tips, how-tos, troubleshooting, and news - CNET Reviews