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# Photography-Grade Smartphone Cases
The ExoLens Case with Optics by ZEISS is Debuting at CES 2017

By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-04 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exolens-case
References: [eu.exolens](http://eu.exolens.com/gb/en/Products/Pages/product-listing.aspx?cat=CASES)

The ExoLens Case is a new smartphone case from ExoLens that adds a [professional camera lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux) onto one's [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tseries-mobile-lenses) while also giving it the protection that one expects from a phone case. It comes with optics by [ZEISS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-x80-pro) mobile photography, assuring that every picture snapped on an iPhone is as optimal as if it were taken on a DSLR camera.

ExoLens has released a lens adapter in the past -- the ExoLens PRO -- but that product merely attached a lens to the preexisting iPhone camera. With a high-quality lens attached to one's already valuable phone, extra protection was the logical next step. The ExoLens Case takes on that evolution, providing not only quality images but also valuable peace of mind.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Smartphone Photography:** The trend towards smartphone photography is driving the development of photography-grade smartphone cases, offering professional-level image quality on mobile devices.
- **Mobile Accessories:** The demand for mobile accessories is increasing, creating opportunities for companies to develop innovative products that enhance the functionality and protection of smartphones.
- **Mobile Photography Technology:** The advancement of mobile photography technology is fueling the creation of smartphone cases with integrated professional camera lenses, allowing users to capture DSLR-level images on their smartphones.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend by developing photography-grade smartphone cases that provide professional-level optics and protection for mobile devices.
- **Photography and Imaging:** The photography and imaging industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with smartphone case manufacturers to integrate high-quality lenses into their products, offering professional-grade photography capabilities on mobile devices.
- **Mobile Accessories Retail:** The mobile accessories retail industry has an opportunity to cater to the demand for photography-grade smartphone cases, providing consumers with a range of options for enhancing smartphone photography capabilities while ensuring device protection.

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