# DSLR-Quality Smartphone Lenses The ShiftCam 12mm Ultra Wide Aspheric Lens is Precise By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspheric-lens References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/ultra-wide-aspheric-lens-iphone/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/combine-dslr-mobile-12mm-ultra-wide-aspheric-lens/) The ShiftCam 12mm Ultra Wide Aspheric Lens is a revolutionary smartphone accessory that aims to integrate the photography functionality of a DSLR camera into the mobile experience. The lens will instantly go to work once positioned onto a smartphone to capture a 122-degree field of view to get more content into a single shot. The high-end quality of the lens will offer edge-to-edge clarity, while the nano coating will reduce the instance of flare in captured footage for a higher-end final product. The ShiftCam 12mm Ultra Wide Aspheric Lens has a lightweight design that is highly suited for travel use to eliminate the need for professional equipment to be packed when hitting the road for short or extended periods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integration of DSLR Photography:** The ShiftCam 12mm Ultra Wide Aspheric Lens aims to integrate the photography functionality of a DSLR camera into the mobile experience, opening up opportunities for smartphone manufacturers to enhance their camera capabilities. - **Expanded Field of View:** The 12mm lens captures a 122-degree field of view, offering users the ability to capture more content in a single shot, presenting opportunities for content creators and vloggers to enhance their storytelling capabilities. - **Improved Image Quality:** The high-end quality of the ShiftCam lens, with its edge-to-edge clarity and nano coating to reduce flare, presents opportunities for smartphone accessory manufacturers to improve the image quality of smartphone photography. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The integration of DSLR photography functionality into smartphones opens up opportunities for smartphone manufacturers to differentiate their products in a competitive market. - **Content Creation:** The expanded field of view provided by the 12mm lens creates opportunities for content creators and vloggers to produce more immersive and engaging content. - **Smartphone Accessories:** The demand for improved image quality in smartphone photography presents opportunities for smartphone accessory manufacturers to develop and market high-quality lenses and camera enhancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photographer-Grade Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series.md) - [Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-camera-lens.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tseries-mobile-lenses.md) - [Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens.md) - [Cinematic Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-anamorphic-lens-edition.md) - [Content Creation Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-creator-gear.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip.md) - [Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-6x.md)