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Mobile phone add-on-lens manufacturer olloclip has announced it is to introduce a new case for the iPhone 6 series that makes it easier to fit additional accessories to complement the process of shooting movies and stills with its products.
The olloclip Studio features a rail on the lens side that allows finger grips, a tripod thread and a cold-shoe to be attached to the case. The idea is that the case then provides the means for the photographer to fit an LED light panel or a microphone, as well as mount the phone on a tripod, a grip or shooting handle.
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| Included accessories: 1. Studio Case 2. Finger Grip 3. Cold-shoe (x2) 4. Kickstand 5. Tripod thread clip (x2) |
The case has a cut away section so that the olloclip lenses can be attached, and a kick-stand allows the phone to free-stand to make reviewing images more comfortable.
The olloclip Studio is due to arrive in February, and will come in two form-factors to be compatible with the iPhone 6/6s or the iPhone 6/6s Plus. Both versions will cost £79.99/$ 89.99, without a lens.
For more information visit the olloclip website.
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