With innovative camera hardware and AI-boosted software, smartphones can often rival dedicated cameras. Many flagship smartphones now boast larger image sensors, improved low-light capabilities and multiple rear cameras with varying focal lengths.
For those eager to elevate the quality of their photos or videos, an array of accessories awaits. While they can’t turn a bad shot into a masterpiece, these tools open up exciting creative possibilities for keen photographers.
KEEP THINGS STEADY
In photography, stability is a fundamental principle. Keeping your camera steady is the cornerstone of capturing excellent shots. Tripods effectively minimise camera shake, ensuring your images are sharp and crisp. Moreover, they play a crucial role in long-exposure photography, enabling you to produce creative effects such as light streaks and dreamy, flowing water. What’s more, their ability to pan smoothly can result in amazing panoramic shots. Some tripods have flexible legs that can be positioned on irregular surfaces or wrapped around objects, granting you access to unique angles and vantage points. If you’re into fast-paced action or sports photography, try gimbals. These nifty devices provide rock-solid stability so your camera stays level and centred.
1. TONEOF 60-inch Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod with Integrated Wireless Remote (S$45.99)
Weighing just 300g, the JOBY GorillaPod Stand PRO features rubber legs that grip and flex for unique angles or standard tripod use. Its height ranges from 10cm to 31cm, making it a portable and flexible choice for any photography adventure.
3. DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer (S$199)
Ever wondered how content creators take great photos even when a restaurant is dimly lit? The secret is having your own light source. The pocket-sized ULANZI VL120 provides adjustable brightness, colour and temperature. It boasts a built-in 3,100mAh USB-C rechargeable battery that is good for three hours of continuous lighting. For a more compact option, consider the ULANZI VL49 RGB Video Lights (S$29.90).
ADD IMPACT TO YOUR IMAGES
Clip-on lenses and filters help smartphone photographers unleash their artistic vision. Wide-angle lenses, fisheye lenses and telephoto lenses can be clipped on to smartphones to create a diverse range of effects. Filters can infuse your photos with mood, atmosphere and drama. These nifty add-ons allow you to enhance or alter colours and tones in your photos in a way that’s challenging to replicate with image-editing apps.
5. Mocalaca Phone Camera Lens Kit with Travel Case (S$40.74)
Not just for interchangeable lens cameras, circular polariser filters cut out certain wavelengths of light that cause reflections and can help improve colour contrast. The magnetic clip-on design of the Kase circular polariser filter allows users to install and replace filters quickly. Made of high-quality optical glass, the 41mm-diameter filter works for most phone lenses.
7. Kase 41mm Magnetic ND512 Neutral Density ND Filter with Clip (S$54.77)
Take your videos to the next level with this high-quality directional microphone. It plugs directly into your iPhone’s Lightning port and features a 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring. An included furry windshield helps filter out wind noise during outdoor recording.
9. BOYA by-MM1 Compact On-Camera Shotgun Video Microphone (S$46.20)
Dirty equipment can ruin your perfect shot. Keep appropriate cleaning supplies within reach so your phones and accessories are free of dust and ready for action.
Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals of good photography and videography, affordable accessories can help open up new artistic avenues. From stunning landscape photos to silky smooth action videos, you’ll be able to maximise your phone’s creative opportunities.
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