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> DSLR killer

> "Their lenses are impressive, but they’re not going to magically transform smartphone photos into DSLR-quality images."

Is this just paid content?

Maybe not DSLR Killer, but the image quality is pretty good on latest iphones and pixel used with apps like filmic pro - check out some of the clips in this Peter McKinnon video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trWaTnvG-Gk

I think this opens up opportunities for great photography and cinematography at an affordable price, which can only be a good thing.

It’s actually “DSLR Killer?” And what does Betteridge tell us? The question in the title is inevitably answered with a “No” so I’d guess it’s not an ad, just typical journalism.

I hate it when products are marketed as "built with aerospace grade aluminum". What does that even mean? It's predictably heat treatable to remove fatigue? It's been x-ay to confirm the material is forged correctly? It's just standard aluminum for crying out loud.

I’m not justifying the use in this article, but it does mean something. In particular “aerospace” aluminum is a particular range of alloys around 92% pure AL content. It’s use in aerospace applications is based on its thermal stability, strength, lightness and resistance to wear and cracking.

To be honest, I’m not sure that what makes a good regenerative cooler for an upper stage rocket engine makes the best lens case, but it sounds cool right? shrug

The best case with a clip-on lens is that image quality and light transmission don't get much worse than they were before. The only thing you can really achieve with something like this is a different focal length (or focus distance range).

Smartphones need more sensor area to compete on noise performance and dynamic range. No aftermarket accessory can help with that.

DSLRs (and m43, mirrorless, etc.) aren't just about image quality, but creative control.

I see no way an iPhone is going to let me quickly choose an aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

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