As smartphones become more equipped to take better quality pictures, especially with phone add-ons, it’s becoming difficult to justify carrying around an actual camera. There are a ton of smartphone add-ons that are designed to enhance a user’s ability to take photos, with lenses that are capable of lending the abilities of a camera for fisheye, macro and wide-angle captures.
The ‘Turnikit’ is one particularly neat phone add-on that consists of a lens adapter for the iPhone that makes Canon and Nikon camera lenses usable on a smartphone.
Some of the larger lens attachments might seem a little bulky and awkward to use, but if you set yourself up with a tripod, the cost of these add-ons is far more reasonable than investing in a quality professional camera.
61 Photographic Phone Add-Ons
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Rotating Smartphone Accessories
The iPhone Lens Dial Enhances Cellphone Camera Capabilities
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Professional Camera Smartphones
The iPhone SLR Mount Takes Pro-Grade Pictures
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Phone Photography Optic Lenses
The Extraordinary ‘Olloclip 4-In-1’ Produces High Resol
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Photog Phone Add-Ons
Attach the Conice Zoom Lens for Super Magnified Phone Pictures
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Rainbow Smartphone Camera Cases
The Holga iPhone Lens Spins The Rainbow Into Your Pictures
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Complete Camera Smartphone Concepts
The 'iPhone Pro' Turns Apple to High Quality Captures
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Intrinsic Camera Phone Attachments
Gizmon Clip-On Lenses Provide Easy-to-Use Polarizing Filters
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Stealthy Snapshot Cameras
The Slyphone Camera Periscope Lets You Take Photos Without Looking Up
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Smartphone Photography Totes
The iPhone Lens Wallet Can House Four Lenses and a Tripod
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3D Smartphone Lenses
The 'Poppy' Transforms Your Phone Into a Cheap 3D Camera
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iPhone Camera Attachments
An iPhone 4 With a DSLR Lens Upgrades the Quality of Your Camera Phone
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iPhonetography Attachments
Enhance Your Phone Photog Skills With the Turtleback Turtle Jacket
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Heavy Metal iPhone Cases
Factron Metal Gear Cases for iPhone and iPad are Badass
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Smartphone Photography Accessories
The Moment Lens by Marc Barros Provides Slim Quality Optics
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Sneaky Smartphone Add-Ons
The Smartphone Spy Lens Changes the Capturing Angle a Full 90-Degrees
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Professional iPhone Lenses
The iPhone Eyescope is a Handy iPhotography Helper
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Cellphone Camera Lenses
The 'Jelly Lens' Lets You Take Quality Pictures With Your Mobile Device
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Fully Water-Resistant Smartphones
The Game-Changing Sony Xperia Z1s Device Launched at CES 2014
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Mini Telescopic Phone Accessories
This iPhone Telescope Lets You Take 20 Times Zoomed Photos
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Peering Periscope Phone Gadgets
The ‘Magnetically Attaching Periscope’ Phone Lens is
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Tripod-Ready Smartphone Sheaths
The Phogo Case Features Built-In Mounting Equipment
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Conducive Phone Photography Kits
The FotoPro Master Kit is Ideal for Your iPhone 5
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Automated Selfie Remotes
The Smartphone Camera Remote Frames Perfect Selfie Pictures
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Enlightening Smartphone Spotlights
The Pocket Spotlight Helps Capture a Clear Shot When It's Dark
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Attachable Smartphone Lenses
The Moment Cameras Attach to Smartphone to Improve Picture Quality
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Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories
Red Pop from Beep Industries is Perfect for iPhone Photogs
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Selfie-Assisting Attachments
The Cellfie is a Portable Smartphone Shutter
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Tiny Telescopic Phone Kits
Zoom In 9X Closer With This Tiny Telescope for Phone Cameras
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Microscope Smartphone Lenses
The Kokan iPhone Add-On Allows for Up to 16X Zoom
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Snappy Smartphone Shooters
The Olloclip Offers an Array of Quick-Connect Lenses
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iPhone-Integrated SLRs
The iCam Digital Camera Enables a Multimedia Tech Merger
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Attachable Phone Lenses
The Photojojo Mini-Telephoto Lens Makes Taking Pictures On-The-Go Easy
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Smartphone Lens Filters
The Trygger Camera Case Makes iPhone Photos Crisper and Clearer
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Magnifying Smartphone Add-Ons
The iPhone Microscope Can Zoom 60 Times a Regular Phone
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Retro Camera Phone Covers
The Gizmon iCA iPhone Case Turns Your Smartphone Into a Leica
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Elastic Smartphone Zoom Enhancers
The Macro Cell Lens Band Ups the Quality of iPhone Close-Ups
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Professional iPhoneography Accessories
The DiffCage iPhone Rig Makes Your Selfies Pro Portraits
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Phone-Holding Key Chains
The Tiltpod Mobile is a Tripod That Fits in Your Pocket
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Camera-Enabled Smartphone Cases
The BRIC+ Productivity Case is an iPhone Camera Case
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Panoramic Phone Mounts
The 'Spin Pod' Rotates to Give You the Perfect Panoramic Shot
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SMS Security Cameras
The GSM Nightvision Security Camera Texts You in the Event of a Break In
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DSLR-Capturing Phone Cases
The Ladibird iPhone Camera Case Was Revealed at 2014 CES
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Sleek Camera Lens Lighting
The iSpot Table Lamp by Michael Samoriz Also Charges Smartphones
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Right Angle Phonetography Attachments
The HiLo Lens is Like a Swivel-Rotating Screen
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Finger-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Air Clicker Lets You Point and Click to Snap Pics
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Sophisticated Smartphone Lens Attachments
The Xistera iPhone5 Attachment is Multi-Functional
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Smartphone Shortcut Buttons
Pressy Inserts into Your Headphone Jack to Enable Shortcut Features
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Professional Smartphone Lens Adapters
The Turnikit iPhone Lens Adapter Captures Quality Photos
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3D Measurement Camera Attachments
The Occipital Structure Sensor Goes Beyond 2D Images
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Photog Smartphone Attachments
The Eye Scope Takes Your iPhone Photos to a Whole Other Level
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Wireless App-Controlled Cameras
The Simplicam WiFi Camera Was Revealed at 2014 CES
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Photo-Taking Phone Remotes
Take Phone Pictures from 10 Meters Away with This Shutter Button Remote
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Smartphone Camera Rigs
The Owle Bulbo is Designed for iPhone Movie Makers
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Artistic iPhone Lenses
The FishEYE iPhone Cover Gives You a 160 Degree View of the World
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Bluetooth Phone Camera Remotes
Take iPhone Photos Hands-Free with This Bluetooth Phone Remote
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Smartphone Microscope Attachments
The Micro Phone Lens Lets You Zoom in Up to 60x
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Smartphone Screen Clearers
Smartklear by Lenspen Removes All the Oily Smudges from a Tech Screen
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Self-Rotating Camera Apps
Shoot Video Horizontally from Any Angle with the Horizon App
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Clothespin Camera Lenses
The Mobi-Lens is a One-Size-Fits-All Shutterbug Accessory
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Camera-Copying Smartphones
The Nokia Lumia 1020 Puts the Emphasis on Being a Camera That Can Call
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Panoramic Camera Attachments
The BubbleScope Will be the First 360º Imaging Device
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Angular Super Car Smartphones
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One-Armed Camera Attachments
The OHSnap Allows You to Easily Operate Your SLR with Just One Hand
Sculpted Aluminum Smartphone Stands
The Just Mobile AluCup Features a Two-in-One Design Aesthetic
Adhesive Solar Phone Chargers
The Solar Window Charger Uses the Sun's Rays to Juice up Your Phone
Smartphone-Controlled E-Bikes
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Simplistic String Lamps
The Stringa is Made with a Minimalistic Materials That Pack Big Style
1950s-Inspired Lighting
The Woodrum Floor Lamp by Roman & William is Full of Warmth
Pixellated Panorama Paintings
Artist James Angel Produces Abstractly Futuristic Pieces of Work
Dimming Smartphone Accessories
The Lightclip Works with an iPhone Flashlight App to Dim Lights
Home Phone Smartphone Receivers
The POP Desk Harks Back to a Time When Phones Held Us in One Room
Diva Action Movie Illustrations
Mike Mahle Illustrates Awesome New James Bond Poster Art
Tree Branch Tech Docks
This iPhone 5 Dock Looks the Furthest Thing from High-Tech
Wireless Videocamera Drones
The Swivl Robotic Cameraman Will Help you Take Stunning Videos
Headphone-Integrated Hats
The Hi-Hat is a Knitted Toque That Has Built-In Headphones for Easy Use
Kinetic Energy Charging Devices
'myPower' Collects Your Kinetic Energy To Charge Your Phone
Smartphone-Control Camera Adaptors
The Weye Feye Allows Photogs to Get Those Hard-to-capture Shots
Instant Filter Camera Lenses
The Lomography Petzval Portrait Lens is Inspired by 1840s Technology
Friendship Smartphone Protectors
The Besties iPhone Case is for the Inseparable Pair
Snapping Silicone Phone Cases
These iPhone Snap Cases Have a Built-In Stand
Smartphone-Enabled USB Drives
The New Sony Micro USB Drive Works with Tablets and Smartphones
Dynamic Looped Lighting Fixtures
These New PLUMEN Light Bulbs are Sleek and Industrial
Mini Telescopic Phone Accessories
This iPhone Telescope Lets You Take 20 Times Zoomed Photos
Life-Saving Smartphone Protectors
The iPhone Carbon Monoxide Detector Case Monitors Odorless Gas
Light-Bending Camera Snapshots
Mariana Vargas Creates 'Iphoneography' Using Her Own iPhone 5
iDevice-Centric Turntables
The Pioneer WeGo2 DJ is Ideal for Apple Superfans
Tripod-Ready Smartphone Sheaths
The Phogo Case Features Built-In Mounting Equipment
Portable Smartphone Tripods
The MPod Mini Stand Allows You to Take Pro Photos with Your Phone
Conducive Phone Photography Kits
The FotoPro Master Kit is Ideal for Your iPhone 5
Vintage Camera Clocks
This Vintage Desk Clock is Perfect for a Photography Enthusiast
Reflective Illusion Photography
Seokmin Ko’s ‘The Square’ Series Conceals Realit
Chromatic Crocheted Lighting
These Knitted Lamps are Designed with Vibrant Wool Threads
Air Vent Smartphone Cradles
The AIRFRAME by Kenu Places a Smartphone in an Unobtrusive Spot
Night Vision Infant Cameras
The D-Link Night Vision Camera Monitors Babies Sleeping
Swooped Smartphone Docks
Charge or Sync an iPhone or iPad Mini in Style with the AluBolt
Curvaceous Smartphone Competitors
The LG G Flex is Designed to Rival the Samsung Galaxy Round
Soothing Pillow Speakers
The Soft Sound Speakers are Perfect for Watching TV in Bed
Attachable Smartphone Lenses
The Moment Cameras Attach to Smartphone to Improve Picture Quality
Geometric Illusion Photography (UPDATE)
The Incredible Photos by Georges Rousse Manipulate Reality
Tiny Telescopic Phone Kits
Zoom In 9X Closer With This Tiny Telescope for Phone Cameras
Smartphone Notification Bracelets
The Vybe Smartphone Bracelet Notifies Updates From Your Phone
Journal Smartphone Cases
The Dodo Notes for the iPhone 5 Makes Memo-Taking Simpler
Adorable Aquatic Cable Wrappers
The Goldie CableKeep Stands the iPhone Up While it Charges
Cozy Cottaged Editorials
The Elle Canada October 2013 Editorial is Beautiful in the Woods
Collaborative Child-Tracking Devices
This Child-Locating Device Lets Trusted Ones Track a Child
Solar-Powered Phone Chargers
The Lava Solar Charger can Charge Your Phone in Eight Hours
Chic Hanger Fixtures
Bernat Capellades Designed These Recycled Coat Hanger Lighting Fixtures
Productive Multi-Device Desks
The Modus III Supercharges Efficiency with Docks for Two Devices
Mirrorless Digital Cameras
The Canon Eos M2 Has EF-M Interchangeable Lenses
Chic Earthenware Lighting
The Olla Lamp by Davide Giulio Aquini is Made Out of Terracotta
Historical Social Media Blogs
This Blog Features Fake, Ironic Instagram History Accounts
Crowdsourced Detachable Phones
Phonebloks by Dave Hakkens Offers a Solution to Tech Problems
Sleek Omni-Television Boxes
The 'Fan Tv' Box Places Your Entire Entertainment System in One Place
Weighted Smartphone Docks
The Grove iPhone Dock is a Sophisticated Place to Charge Devices
Photography-Inspired Coffee Mugs
This Camera Lens Coffee Cup is Picture Perfect
Retro Camera Cushions
These Vintage Camera Pillows Showcases Nostalgic Photographic Devices
Sophisticated Celebrity Duo Calendars
Mary McCartney Photographs Celebs for Zeiss' 2014 Calendar
Camera-Enabled Smartphone Cases
The BRIC+ Productivity Case is an iPhone Camera Case
Selfie-Unlocked Phone Apps
The FaceCrypt Password App Unlocks Phones with a Selfie
Minimalist Key Shackles
A Stylish and Simple Device Made From Hot Rolled Steel
Bijou Attic Hotels
Enjoy the 'Chic Ric et Fer' Attic Guest Room on Your Next Visit to France
TV Fanatic Cushions
The Retro Remote Control Pillow from Fred Flare is Nerdy
Shortcut-Keyed Colorful Smartphones
The Nokia Asha 210 has Designated Keys for Wi-Fi and WhatsApp
Glasses-Free 3D Tablets
This 3D Tablet by Hammacher Schlemmer Doesn’t Need Glasses
Customized Stylus Phone Plugs
Dangle Your Colorfully Customized Stylus Off Your Earphone Port
Beat-Blasting Light Bulbs
The AwoX StriimLIGHT Illuminates and Plays Tunes at the Same Time
Perfect Panoramic Photo Pods
The Bubblepod Spins to Capture Non-Glitchy, Perfect Panoramic Photos
Augmented Reality Catalogues
The 2014 IKEA Catalogue and App Virtually Display Decor
Kiddie 3D Cameras
The Moidoi Camera Encourages Fun Through Photographic Exploration
Tiny Time Lapse Cameras
The Blynk Time Lapse Camera Has a Small And Portable Design
DSLR-Capturing Phone Cases
The Ladibird iPhone Camera Case Was Revealed at 2014 CES
Wireless Home Security Cameras
The Geanee MK-IPC1 is Easily Controlled from a Smartphone or Tablet
Telescopic 3D Phone Devices
This Camo-Printed 3D Adapter Lets You Watch 3D Movies On Your iPhone
Fancy Fur Camera Holders
The BryanBoy for Adrienne Landau Collaboration Keeps Your Camera in Place
Touchpad Technology Cars
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Debuted at the Detroit Auto Show 2014
Instagramed Selfless Selfies
People Take an 'Unselfie' in Hopes of Doing Some Good
Dismountable Discus Audio
The PA1 Speaker Meets Your Mobile and Fixed Sound System Preferences
Blown-Up Smartphone Displays
The TableConnect is the World's First Multi-touch Interactive Screen
Waterproof Phone-Synced Watches
Enjoy the Summer with This New Waterproof Sony SmartWatch 2
Portable Printed Picture Stands
The Enfojer Works With Your Smartphone to Create Photos
Camera Lens Pillows
A Nikon-Inspired Pillow is a Great Gift for Photographers
Spherical Sweeping Picture-Takers (UPDATED)
The Panono Ball Camera Captures 36 Angles When Thrown
Heat-Molded Earphones
The Decibullz Custom Earphones Mold with Heat
Realistic Cost Strategy Games
This Superhero Game for Android Charges You $100 for an Upgrade
Biometric Measuring Machines
The Latin Weighing Machine Gives a Breakdown of Biological Data
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Subway Sleeping Alarms
The MetroNap Wakes Tired Commuters Before They Miss Their Stop
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The LG Portable LED Projector Features Wifi and Stunning Quality
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The OPPO N1 Smartphone Packs a Rotating Camera Perfect for Selfies
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Ethereal Light Pendants
The immerLit Unique Light Fixtures are a Work of Art
Clever Transparent Cameras
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Photo-Taking Phone Remotes
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The Lightstrap Smartphone Case Has a Flash and Video Strap
Bluetooth Phone Camera Remotes
Take iPhone Photos Hands-Free with This Bluetooth Phone Remote
Biometric Tabletop Touchscreens
The Fiberio Has Fingerprint Recognition Capabilities
Hybrid Camera-Smartphones
The Sony QX10 and QX100 Takes High-Quality Photos and Shares Instantly
3D Smartphone Cameras
This Cellphone Camera by Pelican Imagining Turns Images into 3D Photos
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Curator Organizes Your Thoughts for Optimum Creativity
Camera-Copying Smartphones
The Nokia Lumia 1020 Puts the Emphasis on Being a Camera That Can Call
Gun Handle Phone Grips
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Digit-Controlled Presentation Tools
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