|
Griffin 8245 Clarifi with EasyDock for iPhone 3G, 3G S (Black)
|
| List Price: | $34.99 |
| Price: | $24.99 |
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by J&R Music and Computer World
3 new or used available from $24.99
Average customer review:
Product Description
Clarifi's no ordinary polycarbonate case. That's because when the details matter, Clarifi's built-in lens gives your iPhone's camera lens a little more optical muscle. The lens slides into place for macro and close-up photography, then slides aside for normal photography. Without Clarifi, iPhone will focus clearly on an object about 18 inches from the lens. Add Clarifi and move in to 4.1 inches for crisp detail and great pictures. Case constructed of polycarbonate with access to power switch, headphone jack, volume controls and and features Griffin's EasyDock; remove the case bottom to charge and sync, put it back on when you're ready to go.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #200 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Brand: Griffin Technology
- Model: 8245-IP2MGNFI
- Dimensions: .79" h x 5.00" w x 6.42" l, .15 pounds
Features
- Protective polycarbonate case with built-in macro lens for close-up photography
- Clarifi's lens focuses closer to what you're shooting for incredible detail; perfect for capturing business cards
- Lens slides in place for close-ups, then back for normal photography
- No adapters or mall pieces to lose; the lens is built in
Customer Reviews
DO NOT BUY THIS FOR iPHONE 3G-S!
I bought this for my iPhone 3G-S. I didn't realize it already takes great close-up shots. I couldn't tell a difference. I gave it to my son to use on his iPhone 3G and it made a nice improvement in close-up photos, although not quite as good as the iPhone 3G-S alone. The lens seems to lock in place, but it doesn't snap in place. It should protect your iPhone from scratches, but don't expect it to provide a lot of impact protection.
Excellent fit, clever concept
I found this case to be the perfect form factor between the floppy silicone covers and the bulkier plastic cases. I was actually surprised that it added little to my phone's thickness and feel, as the plastic cases I've seen here in Japan tend to do. The phone slides in nice and snug, and though the bottom piece doesn't "click" in place, it feels very secure. The sliding lens is a great idea, and does provide a significant improvement in close-up shots, which I use a lot to record receipts or other printed notes using evernote. The only cons are that the lens itself slides freely without a good lock at either end (not a problem when taking pics because you will quickly see if it's blocking the view), and the mid-piece is a similar gloss to the phone itself, showing scratches quite easily. These are minor issues, though, and I would highly recommend this case.
nice right case, with a great trick feature
I was always frustrated that the iPhone camera couldn't take clear close-up pictures for things like text & barcodes. The Clarifi fixed that. It's a neat trick, and I use it regularly. Now, admittedly, the Snappr pricing service is picky about receiving barcodes -- they need to be taken in good light -- but Evernote, the online notekeeper, does real well with business cards and such taken with the iPhone + Clarifi. And Griffin makes well-designed products with good material. I like it!
