The miggo accessory manufacturer has launched a kickstarter campaign to fund a new handful of iPhones that he says will bring DSLR-style controls to many current iPhone models. The PicTar handle uses conventional buttons, wheels and dials to provide a traditional digital camera experience that makes it easier to navigate the phone’s photography feature, and the company says the app that complements the handle allows for better camera control than the standard iPhone interface.
While most devices that connect wirelessly to smartphones do so via Bluetooth, the PicTar handle communicates with an iPhone app using high-frequency sound that humans can’t hear, but that the phone’s microphone can do. This is certainly a unique approach, but it is unclear whether this will drive your dog crazy.
- Turning gears and dials creates unique tones that tell the app what the user wants to do.
- All commands can be customized for the user.
- But by default.
- One of the disks on the top plate is configured to set exposure compensation while the disc on the finger in front of the camera is used as zoom or.
- When pressed.
- To switch to rear cameras?for self-portraits.
The PicTar handle is adjustable, allowing you to work with a variety of models from the past, the present (excluding the largest 6s Plus) and the future, and since there is no physical or tactile plug, the company says your device does not. Apple retains its current form factor or connections.
The PicTar handle provides a cool shoe for microphones and lighting, as well as a tripod socket at its base. It is powered by a 1/2 AA CR battery which, depending on the foam, will last between six and eight months. migrant will cost $90 and, if the campaign is successful, it will hit the market in December.
miggo transcends the limits of mobile photography with the release of PicTar
Inspired by the classic camera design, PicTar unleashes the true photographic power of iPhones
New York ?miggo, which debuted worldwide with innovative Strap protection solutions
The main features of PicTar include
? Five programmable wheels/buttons for full user control.
? Ergonomic handle for hand use.
? Revolutionary communication between hardware and ultrasonic application.
? Compatibility with most iPhone models (4-6 and support provided for future models).
? iPhone camera control is not available in the native app
While the digital camera built into every new generation of iPhone has improved considerably, what has remained the same since its introduction is the way consumers hold the device and navigate its features and settings. With that in mind, when it comes to taking a photo, it’s not very ergonomic and just doesn’t compare to the traditional experience offered by the dedicated DSLR. Advanced photographers want physical controls of a DSLR that put frequently used settings on hand, something PicTar was specially designed to replicate for. Commands to iPhone, PicTar offers unprecedented control and gives users the ability to take their photo on an iPhone to a whole new level and transform the way they use it to take photos and videos.