olloclip lens kit
You have one of the fabulous olloclip lens kits for the iPhone that provides add-on fisheye, wide angle and macro lenses. But you have to remove your current case to use the lenses. That's a real pain. olloclip has solved that problem by launching its own iPhone case with a top section that flips out of the way. And it still protects your iPhone nicely.
For those not familiar with the olloclip lens kit, I previously reviewed the 4/4S version and the iPhone 5 version. Basically, it's a very small and clever, high-quality lens assembly that fits over the iPhone's lens to provide fisheye, wide angle and macro capability. The TMO rating for the iPhone 5 version was 4.5/5.
olloclip Quick-Flip Case for iPhone (4/4S or 5)
The Problem olloclip Solved
For those users who have a fairly elaborate, defensive case on the iPhone, like the Trident Kraken or the Otterbox Commuter or Defender, it can be fairly annoying to remove the case in order to use the olloclip lens. Personally, I use the Otterbox Commuter, and it isn't real hard to remove; it comes off in seconds. Even so, the reason we use a case like that is because we're not inclined to expose the beautiful iPhone 5 to the elements — and a potential drop.
So even if your case comes off easily, there's the risk of dropping the iPhone and scratching or damaging it while attempting to slide the olloclip lens on.
On the other had, there are people who absolutely don't want to hide the awesome aesthetics of the iPhone, and so they use a minimalist case, like the Incase Metallic Snap Case. Or its sibling, the clear Snap Case. When transparent, it's barely there at all.
So the real question is, are you willing to back off from a dual layer, silicone & polycarbonate case to a single layer of polycarbonate in order to have the convenience of instant access to the iPhone's lens? If so, then this olloclip Quick-Flip case is exactly what you need.
When the Quick-Flip Corner deploys, it doubles as a shutter relase. (Photo via iPad 3)
The best way to start here is to look at the feature list of this case.
- Made of polycarbonate, available in translucent black or white.
- Quick-Flip corner tested for more than 1,000 cycles. Has a protective “stop.”
- The Quick-Flip corner doubles as a shutter release.
- The case allows the aesthetics of the iPhone to come through.
- All ports are accessible.
- Pro-Photo adapter has two ports threaded for standard tripod as well as a Cold Shoe mount.
- iPod touch 5G adapter included.
- The case, independent of the Pro-Photo Adapter, weighs just 18 grams.
- Available for iPhone 4/4S or 5.
Installation
olloclip has produced a video that nicely shows how to install and use the olloclip Quick-Flip case, plus accessories, on the iPhone and iPod touch (5G).