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Take Better Photos With These 9 iPhone Camera Add-Ons

Improve your phone's photography with these dope accessories.

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The iPhone 4S camera is one of the best consumer cameras available today. It's so good, a whole industry has flourished around allowing users to take full advantage of the camera's capabilities. For example, we've seen numerous apps that promise to make your images appear better than they really are. For those who want to take their phone photography one step further, there are a number of add-ons sure to make your images better. If you fall into that category, keep reading.

The iPhone Lens Dial

The iPhone Lens Dial

Click here to buy it now from Photojojo, $249

You can get a set of similar lenses for five-times cheaper, but it won't be as cool as the iPhone Lens Dial; and not as high quality. Featuring a fisheye, wide angle, and telephoto lens, the Lens Dial uses high-quality optical glass for each and wraps 'em in aircraft-grade aluminum. Need to use another lens, simple rotate the dial. It also comes equipped with two tripod mounts so you can perfectly set up your shot.

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Olloclip

Olloclip



Click here to buy it now from Olloclip, $70


Starting life as a Kickstarter project, Olloclip has evolved as one of the best iPhone camera add-ons on the market. Pocket-sized, the Olloclip contains an easy-to-use solution for those that want all to use a fisheye lens, macro lens, and a wide-angle lens. Switching lenses is as easy as flipping the Olloclip around to the other side. Simple.


Gilf

Gilf

Click here to buy it now from Studio Neat, $20

Made from recycled plastic, the Gilf is an extremely simple add-on that can serve as a mount for a tripod or as a stand for when you don't want to hold your iPhone.

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Fisheye, Macro, Wide Angle, Telephoto Lenses

Fisheye, Macro, Wide Angle, Telephoto Lenses

Click here to buy it now from Photojojo, $49

This trio of lenses isn't as cool as the Olloclip, but it is $20 cheaper. For $49 you get a telephoto lens, a wide-angle/macro lens, and a fisheye lens. All three connect to your iPhone (or most of other smartphones) via a small magnetic ring you place around your phone's camera. From there you can easily swap lenses in and out as you please.

Ultimate Apple iPhone Telescope

Telescope With Crystal Case

Click here to buy it now from USB Fever, $15

For only $15, you can have an extremely portable 6X telescope lens that can snap easily into place on your iPhone 4/4S with the included crystal case. It even comes with a neck strap for easy carrying.

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GorillaMobile for iPhone

GorillaMobile for iPhone

Click here to buy it now from Joby, $40

Looking for a versatile iPhone camera tripod? This is it. The GorillaMobile allows you to stick your iPhone practically anywhere to get the best shot. Wrap it around something or leave it standing on all three legs—doesn't matter. Whatever you need the GorillaMobile to do, it does.

Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote

Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote

Click here to buy it now from Belkin, $50

So you've got your iPhone set up on a tripod and you're ready to take a picture of you and your girl, but there's a problem. Who's going to take the picture? You. The Belkin LiveAction remote lets you snap pictures using from your iPhone from up to 30ft away. No more having to awkwardly hold your phone an arm's length away to get two people in the picture.

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Jelly Camera Phone Filters

Jelly Camera Phone Filters

Click here to buy it now from PhotoJoJo, $15

Using this set of three camera adapters that can snap onto your keychain, you can apply some really cool effects to your pictures without the use of an app. There's a kaleidoscope lens, a wide angle lens, and a starburst lens, all wrapped in a durable gummy plastic so they won't get damaged on your daily treks.

The iPhone SLR Mount

The iPhone SLR Mount

Click here to buy it now from PhotoJoJo, $249

The iPhone 4S camera is already as good (or better) than a number of stand alone digital cameras, now turn it up a notch and make it even better by attaching a Canon or Nikon SLR lens. With a $250 price tag, it really only makes sense for those who already have a collection of DSLR lenses sitting around. If you fall into that category you'll be able to connect any of your DLSR lenses—wide angle, telephoto, or any other—to your iPhone. This is the ultimate iPhone camera add-on.

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