Flashback: the weird add-ons that boosted the Samsung Galaxy S cameras

21 January 2024
Back in the day phones had only one camera - but what if you could attach an ultra wide or a telephoto lens to them?

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  • 26 Mar 2024

I purchased this cover lens for my s7 edge... I wonder what is the mount type? Planning to use it on the iPhone using smallrig cage case

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    • Anonymous
    • x0k
    • 24 Jan 2024

    YUKI93, 21 Jan 2024Now, you can use Moment lenses on it, especially tele and a... moreI didn't know these still existed, sounds awesome. Might grab one for an upcoming trip

      Narazumono, 23 Jan 2024Besides Apple, Samsung is the only brand that isn't us... moreSamsung not using curved screens good joke.

        Cpt.Power, 23 Jan 2024Good joke when litterary any phones looks far better than S... moreBesides Apple, Samsung is the only brand that isn't using curved screens anymore so that automatically makes it better than any of your favorite ugly curved abominations

          Narazumono, 21 Jan 2024These still look better than the Xiaomi 13 ultra Good joke when litterary any phones looks far better than Samsung. Even honor 100 pro is miles ahead in design.

            Anonymous, 21 Jan 2024Maybe weird. But now S series are legendary phones. No any ... moreLegendary where???
            No innovation at all just new CPU and GPU useless AI gimmick and low cost phones looks exactly as high end phones.
            Yes no phone came close because others innovate far more than samsung.
            No other manufacturer went this deep to become obbsolette as Samsung you are right here.

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              • C@V
              • 22 Jan 2024

              Anonymous, 21 Jan 2024Better than the crappy 5/8MP ultrawides?yes, the snap on ultrawide is better than then crappy 5/8mp ultrawide.
              typically you cannot get good night mode ultrawide due to lack of OIS.


              but this Custom Snap On Lens allow it to ride on the Excellent 12mp f/1.7 large lens 1/2.5"" PDAF OIS


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                • Anonymous
                • yZR
                • 22 Jan 2024

                Moment still makes some high-end clip-on lenses for phones.

                Not sure if it's worth the extra cash, but the idea hasn't died out.

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                  • mA0
                  • 22 Jan 2024

                  I have the rugged gadget case on my S23 Ultra and love the removable stand. I just wish the card holder would hold more than two cards.

                  Hopefully Samsung continues to develop the gadget cases.

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                    • Ran Diy
                    • vGJ
                    • 21 Jan 2024

                    justasmile, 21 Jan 2024They named it quad telephoto because the loss of quality be... moreI acknowledge your point of view that the quality is good, however, Samsung claiming its 2x and 5x camera to be 'quad tele system' is still technically false and misleading at the same time.
                    I mean back in the day when Nokia had Lumia 1020, which had similar 'lossless' zoom, they never claimed it to be a 'dual' or 'triple' or 'quad' camera system.
                    It's pure physics. You don't have physical hardware for the claimed lenses.
                    This marketing jargon also misleads consumer by shifting their focus away from physical camer hardware. Phones have gotten impressive due to advancement in image processing, however, image processing has its limit and can do only so much.
                    Physical camera hardware is not something Samsung is leading. Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, etc, all are employing cutting edge hardware like 1 inch type senssor, ultrawide OIS, variable tele system, etc, while Samsung is itirative for the past few years.
                    Peace-

                      Ran Diy, 21 Jan 2024My ass to Samsung regarding ' quad tele system'. ... moreThey named it quad telephoto because the loss of quality between these focal lengths is practically none.

                        These still look better than the Xiaomi 13 ultra

                          The idea was superb, but the add on kenses should have been the size of the 'DJI Pocket 2's 15mm Wide-Angle Lens'. Anything larger looks too intrusive and bulky.

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 21 Jan 2024

                            gen, 21 Jan 2024I had the Galaxy Note 7 Casing and Lens for the NoteFE. ... moreBetter than the crappy 5/8MP ultrawides?

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                              • ibj
                              • 21 Jan 2024

                              I had the Galaxy Note 7 Casing and Lens for the NoteFE.

                              The ultra wide angle and Zooms Lens works very well.
                              better than lower grade stock ultra wide angle and zoom lens

                              due to it's snap on the original Excellent 12mp f/1.7 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
                              which there are literally no ultrawide/zoom lens that get this good base lens to start with.

                                Honestly I'm a big fan of these sort of accessories and I am glad Samsung released the gadget case series. Even better that they have one with a shutter button attachment. Wish they would catch on more as I don't want this series to end.

                                  Inline 4, 21 Jan 2024Add-on lenses on an existing fixed lens camera don't m... moreI understand your point since Yongnuo did launch an Android-powered YN455 M43/MFT camera, but it'll make the phone thicker and more expensive.

                                    Now, you can use Moment lenses on it, especially tele and anamorphic lenses. It's a sure way of getting more from the smartphone camera.

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                                      • Ran Diy
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                                      • 21 Jan 2024

                                      My ass to Samsung regarding ' quad tele system'. As you know the S24 Ultra has only 3x and 5x optics. If you go by this analogy then any phone can have infinite tele system.
                                      I really hate this kind of marketing jargon.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 21 Jan 2024

                                        Maybe weird. But now S series are legendary phones. No any phone can come close.

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