Orbit Lifestyle
The Best On-The-Go Video &
Photo Technology
DSLR Cameras
Smartphone
Your first port of call is with your everyday Smartphone, especially if you’re a tech
novice. A leader in the Smartphone area is Apple and their ever evolving iPhone
range. Their latest incarnation, the iPhone 7 and 7+, has a 1.8 aperture for low
light shooting; image stabilisation; and a 12-megapixel camera. Furthermore, the
7+ has a duel-camera for a shallower depth of field in photo’s. Both the 7 and 7+
have the ability to film in super high definition, 4K resolution. Any of the big name
Smartphones will have good cameras though, so you can’t really go wrong.
Smartphone Lenses
Despite the quality of Smartphone
cameras, there are a number of tools to
give your videos and photos that extra
edge. Smartphone lenses can be added
to your Smartphone for even more
outstanding videos and photos. The
Mobi-Lens Kit consists of a fisheye,
macro, and wide lens. While the ALM
mCAMLITE Starter Kit provides a
37mm wide-angle/macro combo lens.
Expect more powerful lenses to be
released soon that provide more creative
output and exceptional photo design.
As well as photo’s, DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) cameras also
produce high-quality video. The Lumix DMC-G85 gives you as much
as you’d need with 4K at 30fps and full HD at 60fps. Furthermore, the
camera is weather-proof, has a touchscreen for ease of use, and is Wi-Fi
ready, allowing the camera to pair with a Smartphone app. Users can
then view and download images, view videos, and control the majority
of the camera’s core functions. Overall, the quality of images and the
usability of the Lumix DMC-G85 is impressive. However, there are a
multitude of DSLR cameras to choose from for similar results—video and
photos to rival professional ones.
Nova
It does sometimes seem impossible to
achieve that perfectly-lit photograph
using your iPhone. Meet Nova—a
Bluetooth off-camera iPhone flash.
Nova sheds light on your iPhone
photos through a wireless flash, small
enough to fit in your wallet. There’s
also a free Nova app that provides light
temperature and brightness control
over the device’s 40 LEDs. Since Nova
is wireless, it provides the opportunity
to position and angle the light where
needed. Freeing you up to take photos
rich in colour and depth—perfect for
shooting product ranges.
Wearable Cameras
The Google Glass, along with other wearables, are set to
change the face of mobile photography in the future. The iON
SnapCam, for example, takes amazing video and connects
wirelessly to your smartphone for instant uploading. The
SnapCam is less than 4cm square, weighs under 28 grams and
attaches directly to your clothes. When you’re ready to shoot,
just tap the SnapCam once, twice, or three times
for stills, video, or live streaming.
The SnapCam is the first of its kind, and it’ll
change the way you capture photo and video.
Muku Shuttr
The Muku Shuttr is a slim remote that helps you take selfies and group
photos from up to 9 meters away. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android,
and Samsung Galaxy, the remote is available in three colour combinations—
black/black, black/red, and white/white. Small and lightweight, the Muku
Shuttr can be easily attached to your keychain. Use it on your next business
trip and don’t leave anyone out of the group photo.
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