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Microscope Smartphone Lenses

The Kokan iPhone Add-On Allows for Up to 16X Zoom

— December 5, 2012 — Tech
If you've ever wished you could take a closer look at the bacteria in your surroundings then the Kokan microscope smartphone lens is for you.

Created as an add-on for the iPhone, the Kokan lens allows for up to 16X zoom while only adding a small amount of weight onto the device as a whole. The Kokan can be turned into a macro lens with the simple removal of one portion of the lens. The device is perfect for those that want to add a micro or macro effect to their photo taking without investing in expensive lens for their DSLR or other digital camera. With a price tag of about $67, the Kokan lens is a surefire choice for the budding shutterbug.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Camera Lenses - The trend of creating add-on lenses for smartphones is disrupting the traditional camera industry, offering affordable and portable photography solutions.
2. Microscopic Smartphone Lenses - The trend of creating smartphone lenses that allow for microscopic viewing is disrupting the science and research industry, making it easier and more accessible to observe microscopic elements.
3. Affordable Macro Lenses - The trend of creating affordable macro lenses is disrupting the photography industry, providing a cheaper alternative to traditional macro lenses that are usually only available for DSLRs.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can benefit from the trend of creating smartphone lenses by incorporating them into their devices to enhance the user’s camera experience.
2. Scientific Research - The scientific research industry can utilize the trend of creating microscopic smartphone lenses to make it more accessible to observe microorganisms and elements in the lab.
3. Photography - The photography industry can take advantage of the trend of creating affordable macro lenses by producing their own versions or collaborating with lens manufacturers to provide cheaper alternatives for their customers.
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