Apr 02, 2010 in addition to its good looks, the owle bubo provides your iphone with interchangeable macro and wide angle lenses, an external mic with windscreen, improved handheld stability, and plenty of mounting options. The wideangle and macro adaptors add variety to the footage you can capture, while the microphone improves speech clarity and audio headroom. Once equipped with a bubo, the quality of your images matches the ease of sharing them. A silicon case for the iphone is provided, and after easing the phone into this. Jul 18, 2012 an updated version of the owle bubo, the phocus is a versatile photography accessory for the iphone 44s. Action life medias owle bubo action life medias owle bubo is a solid aluminum iphone camera mount and stabilizer featuring a twohanded grip, interchangeable 37mm wideangle macro. Taking great iphone pictures just got easier introducing. Compatible with the iphone 4 custom 37mm wideangle lensattach any 37mm thread lens or filters for ultimate creativity.
Get a decent lens on your iphone with encinema slr lens. This is a great accessory for upping the ante of your iphone video. I also have the encinema 35mm adapter that allows you to attach slr lenses to your owle bubo. The owle optical widget for life enhancement bubo is a hefty aluminum holder for the iphone. Its heavy, which is important for getting the kind of steady, fluid shots that arent normally seen with camera phones. Here is the first test movie i did with a canon 50mm f1. Until recently, it hasnt been possible to shoot video with an iphone iphone life coverage here and here. The best part of this iphone mount is that it can be held just like a standard camera. A threaded 37mm wide angle lens improves the image quality, and a small. Pop an iphone 4, iphone 3g, or ipod touch into the solid aluminum.
Well the new iphone 4s video has a much greater quality camera than the last few iphones do and attaching slr lenses allows you to knock the background out. I dont know if someone actually managed to take any picture with it, but still. With its handles, extra lenses and mic, the owle bubo is designed to add some. The owle bubo has been constructed from aluminium and comes complete with a 0. How to install the encinema iphone slr lens adapter youtube. Please note that the owle bubo is no longer available but is replaced by the phocus. Handson with owles bubo mount for the iphone 4 macworld. The iphone mount not only stabilizes iphone but also adds accessories like led lights, a repositioned microphone, and macro combo lens. And while there are any number of clever holders and mini tripods to help people take steadier photographs with their iphones, until now, there hasnt been anything like the owle optical widget for life enhancement bubo. Jul 17, 2010 owle bubo iphone 4 dslr adapter gets video demo. You only worry that other people will judge you because of your decision to do so. Its wellmade, attractive, and makes iphone video easy. The ultimate video cameraman case for the iphone 4. The owle bubo is a metal mount and stabilizer that gives iphone 4 owners a way to attach powerful accessories to.
Carl zeiss slr lens to your iphone 4 the tech journal. The owle bubo iphone 4 camera complete hd video kit is the perfect iphone accessory for any aspiring videographer. The owle bubo cranks up the potential of the iphone s camera to capture professional looking video and photos. Ive discovered an awesome mount for your iphone that allows you to use a much larger and higherquality lenses and can even be adapted to use slr lenses and external microphones.
Taking photos and video is as much about the device as it is the subject. Jul 17, 2010 everything you know about awkwardly attaching slr lenses to iphones is wrong. A quick and simple step by step video showing you how to use slr photographic lenses on the iphone and ipod touch using the encinema 35 adapter and the mcam. More footage using the iphone slr adapter kit from and vidatlantic it uses the owle bubo and the encinema slr lens adapter to mount slr. It does a great job stabilizing video with and without the owle attached.
The video above, by handheldhollywood, takes a look at the owle bubo from the indie filmmaker perspective. Not only a lens, but owle bubo also comes with tripods and lights. Slr lenses designed for full frame sensors with an aperture speed of f0. Video quality is improved over the iphone 3gss default, simply by dint of the large glass lens that rests over the iphone s sensor. Weve seen optical addons for the iphone before, but the owle bubo takes a slightly more holistic approach to. The folks over at owle have come up with a solution to the problem. Bubo camcorder rig makes the most of iphone4 video. Owle bubo camera mount, microphone, stabilizer 012030. Encinema 35mm slr lens adapter kit for iphone using the. Solid aluminium stability mount to reduce hand jitter.
The owle bubo comes standard with 37mm lens threading, as well. The owle bubo is a camera mount that brings the best features of a camcorder to the iphone 3gs, ipod touch 4g, iphone 4. The other option available to you is the owle bubo which is a more robust housing solution for your iphone. The owle bubo camera mount for the iphone is now available. Griffins clarifi case boasts a builtin lens that claims to give your. The heavy and handy piece of aluminum holds iphone accessories like a lens to improve video quality. It also comes with a small directional microphone that can be easily plugged into the headphone jack. Im a big fan of any addon that gives new life to the original investment.
It is a very powerful accessory to be added with your iphone. The owle bubo is a camera mount for the iphone 3gs and iphone 4 that adds stability, optics, microphones and a tripod mount. About owle bubo camera mount, microphone, stabilizer the simplest and yet most effective feature of the owle is that its built for to be held just like a standard camera. Encinema 35mm slr lens adapter kit for iphone using the mcam. The owle bubo, a camera accessory mount originally for the iphone 3gs. Feb 21, 2011 iphone 4 with owle bubo and steadylens i have the owle bubo and some zeikos 37mm filters and am loving it. Oct 29, 2010 add any other lenses with a 37mm mount. The owle intrigues me because its both a unique idea, and very well executed. Anodized aluminum case improves iphone camera with upgraded lens and boom mic. Everyone thinks the footage i shot on the owle with my ipod and iphone was done with a much larger camera. The ultimate video cameraman case for the iphone 4, we go handson. What makes the owle bubo so special is the 37mm lens threading which will work with any standard lens, as well as the included 0. The iphones screen as your viewfinder is a luxury unless youre filming in bright sunlight.
A complete solution just add your mobile device and slr lens. Nov 07, 2010 the owle bubo is a pretty handy, if bulky, piece of equipment. What started out as a quick and lessthanperfect mod of owles bubo iphone mount by one jeremy salvador pictured above has turned into a collaboration between production company vidatlantic and owle itself on a more finely tuned, iphone 4friendly prototype that delivers some truly impressive results. Owle bubo iphone camera mount now available iclarified. Owle bubo iphone camera mount is now available iphoneheat. Its meant to help steady your shots, make your camera more portable, and give you better pictures via the lens. The stabilizing rig which can be mounted onto a tripod includes a highquality vericorder microphone and 37 mm wideanglemacro lens. What started out as a quick and lessthanperfect mod of owle s bubo iphone mount by one jeremy. The sturdy grip allows me to get a better grasp on my iphone for steadier shots when shooting photos or video. Its features assist in improving picture, s ound, and stability, while its ability to support thirdparty accessories promotes customization and versatility.
Stability is a problem with most small cameras, especially lightweight mobile phones. With its handles, extra lenses and mic, the owle bubo is designed to add some weight to mobile shooting. This option is a little more expensive see current pricing here but it makes it easier for you to hold your camera and you can still use interchangeable lenses by screwing lenses into the housing unit. Weve seen optical addons for the iphone before, but the owle bubo takes a slightly more holistic approach to giving the smartphones video. By combining an owle bubo and an encinema 35mm adpater both modified with additional diopters here we have a functional iphone dslr that shoot great hd video and doesnt look that awkward in your hands. I came across the owle bubo idevice camera mount a while back and added it to my shopping list straight away ive always been interested in exploring the latent creative potential of ubiquitous technology such as apple idevices an example being my icreatemusic taster workshop at play space at contact theatre in early december 10. It is a camera mount with an attached 37mm wide anglemacro lens that gives you the ability to change lenses or add filters. This feature becomes a brutal squintfest that begs for a hood or shade. Apr, 2011 bubo camcorder rig makes the most of iphone4 video. Owle bubo has revolutionized digital film making with this little rig. It also has four 1420 thread mounts for accessories. The owle bubo, a camera accessory mount originally for the iphone 3gs, has been reinvented as the phocus for the iphone 44s. You can take a look at the phocus for iphone 44s here. Once i figured out how to slidepop the jacketed iphone into the bubo, i was off to the races.
The owle bubo is a camera mount built specifically for the iphone 3gs, in attempt to increase the video capabilities already existing in the phone itself. Essentially, its a oiece of metal that you can stick your iphone into, and has a lens over the camera area of the phone. Buy alm owle bubo for iphone 4 4s featuring shoot quality video with your iphone, comes standard with a fullsize lens, includes an external. Owle bubo iphone housing serious solution for improved. The iphone 4 and 4s already have great video sensors their only weakness is the small lens. Just testing out to see how well the iphone 4s and its full hd 1080p video works using the encinema iphone slr lens adapter from mounted via the owle bubo also available at vidatlantic. Olloclip opens up the iphones eye with three lenses. The owle optical widget for life enhancement bubo camera mount for the iphone is now available. The rig itself is a single piece of aluminum with four tripod or accessory mounts on the top and bottom of the side hand grip as well as a cold shoe mount for a light or another microphone. Not too long ago i set myself the task of shooting and editing a music video entirely with the iphone 4 sos december 2010. The mount helps stabilize the iphone while providing add on accessories such as a. Optical widgets for life enhancement releases bubo. This is a real piece of optics, delivering stunning images with better colour saturation, contrast and sharpness than is possible with the iphone s camera alone. Created specifically for the iphone, the bubo is an aluminum and silicone case combo which is designed to improve the iphones audio and video capabilities.
Feb 10, 2011 a quick and simple step by step video showing you how to use slr photographic lenses on the iphone and ipod touch using the encinema iphone slr lens adapter and the owle bubo. How to install the encinema iphone slr lens adapter. The owle lens features a thread for 46mm filters, it has a builtin cold shoe, four 1420 mounts, an included external microphone and a body with handles for stabilization. This amazing kit brings all the best features of a camcorder to your iphone 4, so you can record excellent quality hd video footage on the go. The owle optical widget for life enhancement bubo is a camera mount, stabilizer, repositioned microphone, and 37 mm wideangle lens built for. Check out this video of a sidebyside comparison of an iphone with the bubo. It is a camera mount with an attached 37mm wide anglemacro lens that gives you the ability to change lenses.
Encinema 35mm slr lens adapter kit for iphone using the mcam or owle bubo. Jun 16, 2011 a while back, i wrote a feature on a product called the owle bubo for iphone 4, which i thought was a very interesting idea for a product. May 16, 2011 ive discovered an awesome mount for your iphone that allows you to use a much larger and higherquality lenses and can even be adapted to use slr lenses and external microphones. Created specifically for the iphone, the bubo is an aluminum and. Since the bubo is made of solid machined aluminum, and the edge of the iphone 4 is also made of aluminum, owle thought of a clever way to both protect your iphone, while at the same time ensuring a snug fit.
The owle bubo has been completely redesigned with a composite case and new name, and now works with the iphone 4 and 4s. Owle bubo works like a stabilizer as well as a metal mount for iphone. The owle bubo is sure to turn heads rocket pop media. Ed curran is shooting video of ces on his iphone with an owle.
The original iphone slr lens adapter kit, the encinema 35 with alm mcam. It uses the owle bubo and the encinema slr lens adapter to mount slr photographic lenses to your iphone or ipod touch 4g. The encinema slr lens adapter and mcam previously known as the owle bubo are available at. On the front is a wide angle lens that enhances the iphone s images and gathers a little more light. The owle bubo is a metal mount and stabilizer that gives iphone 4 owners a way to attach powerful accessories to their device, including lights, tripods, and lenses. You already found your reasons for selling your house. Jan 14, 2010 i have seen many different iphone lenses or microphones in the past but the bubo from owle really takes the cake. I ran across a cheap video stabilization app for the iphone a while back before i got my bubo and it works very well.
In addition to its good looks, the owle bubo provides your iphone with interchangeable macro and wide angle lenses, an external mic with windscreen, improved handheld stability, and plenty of mounting options. Alm bubo iphone 4 camera complete hd video kit, black 012040. Aug 24, 2010 the owle bubo is one kick ass little piece of equipment. With the iphone, this is usually an ios update or various app software updates. Essentially, its a heavyduty case designed to optimize the iphone s photographic. A quick and simple step by step video showing you how to use slr photographic lenses on the iphone and ipod touch using the encinema iphone slr lens adapter and the owle bubo.
The owle bubo is one kick ass little piece of equipment. Owle bubo turns your iphone into a decent handheld camera. Jul 18, 2010 even if youre just stepping into this whole video thing, you can also try your hand at professional photography with just an iphone. Phocus adds ergonomics and dslr lens compatibility to iphone. The device i speak of is the owle bubo, pictured above, and can be used to turn anyone with an iphone into a mobile creative professional. The video was made before the iphone 4 was released, but owle have updated the bubo for be compatible. The owle bubo is made of a solid piece of aluminum, making it virtually indestructible.
Inside the box is the bubo with the lens attached, the small mic which plugs into the headphone port on the iphone, a pair of. Owle bubo reinvented as the phocus for iphone 44s iclarified. I had posted on another couple of threads that i have the owle bubo, but nobody seemed to care. Perhaps some ingenious inventor will create an elegant shoemounted solution that the bubo is ready to accommodate. Called the bubo, this specially carved billet aluminum case for the iphone adds handgrips to the side of the phone for increased stability, multiple tripod mounting points, a sensitive microphone and a wide angle lens. Think of this as an uberowle bubo, with the ability to use higher quality lenses with your iphone to take amazing photos. It was some sort of a stand that allowed you to attach a slr lens to your iphone to, well, taking better pictures, i guess. The owle bubo is a pretty handy, if bulky, piece of equipment. The owle is basically solid piece of machined aluminum that you iphone will securely fit into with the use of a rubber bumper.
More footage using the iphone slr adapter kit from and vidatlantic. It adds a considerable amount of weight to the iphone which stabilizes it tremendously. The legendary encinema slr lens adapter for iphone and other mobile devices is back with a new version. Owle bubo camera for iphone4 feel desain your daily. Aug 31, 20 2470mm l series lens on the iphone 4 with encinema 35mm lens adapter, and owle bubo rig. It adds a slight fisheye effect, but one that is generally. This accessory isnt new, but there are tons of things one can do with it. Check out the video below to see the results of this iphonewithanslrlens setup. The owle bubo is certainly useful for shooting video with an iphone, adding handheld stability and the option of tripod mounting. The owle bubo is a fairly major accessory for the iphone. The augmented tonoscope digital sketchbook owle bubo. I hooked up this little video for the photoletariat.
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