mCAMlite - Put Lenses, Mics, Lights on your iPhone - Review

[jesserichards]

One question- is the lens quality better on the Bubo or the mCamlite (or about the same)?

[hobocamptheater]

@jesserichards it's the same and the lenses are interchangeable if you don't like the included one.

[elsiephysio]

What is the accessibility app that is necessary to turn off the phone that you demonstrated?

[trilanguepasbilangue]

nice video! i dont even own an iphone and i watched the whole thing and i want to buy the Mcamlite as well :)

[iColoredGravel]

COOL VIDEO :D :D ;D

[TacticalReviewer]

Tight pony background on your iPhone! Also great review, interesting and useful product I just might look into getting one.

[RyTrapp0]

it's actually acceptable to spell it "aluminium" as well as "aluminum", meaning both pronunciations are acceptable as well.

that aside, great review of a great product! would love to try one of these out.

[roostertrading]

Great review thanks - which would you recommend for general iphone video, the lite or original?

[Blunty3000]

@roostertrading yes, I would recommend the lite or original.

[roostertrading]

@Blunty3000 Thanks Mr Blunty - which would you recommend for general hand-held video - the original or the lite if you were only buying one?

Cheers

[Zoshi235]

@roostertrading Given the almost invisible differences in build and performance, I would go for whichever is cheaper.

[RaccoonBoy23]

$160? ... UH HUH... YEAH... RIGHT...

[KiddsockTV]

nice piece. nice lenses

[Conlexio]

Wow that is strong stuff

[thatjellyfish]

Great video. Where can i purchase one of these?

[Blunty3000]

@thatjellyfish There's a link in the video description to ALM's site.

[bibulb]

What's the weight difference between this and the original Bubo? You mentioned that it's lighter, but is it especially noticeably so? More to the point, do you have a walking shot face-off between this and the original for comparison of the stabilizing effect?

[Blunty3000]

@bibulb It's not massive, but it is noticeable.

[ThoseTechGuys]

This vs. OWLE 1st generation?

[Blunty3000]

@ThoseTechGuys Please learn to ask a question properly. WTF are you even wanting to know here? price, performance, my preference, what is better in what regard for what kind of purpose and what kind of shoot? .... *facepalm* FUCK I hate what the internet has done to basic fucking communication skills.

Seriously, WTF is wrong with you? Just ASK for what you want to know, in simple, clear language, don't make people fucking GUESS at what you're fucking getting at! FFS.

[ThoseTechGuys]

@Blunty3000 Sorry, I meant what you would rate an overall better product for photography. They're the same price. You don't have to freak out, I'm not trolling on your video.

[Bonn1189]

I think you just sold one of these. Excellent video, and an excellent piece of kit from the looks of it.

[h0tar]

Why not just put the Iphone on the flower then you have a close range picture as well.

[Blunty3000]

@h0tar WTF? Because if I "put the phone ON the flower" I couldn't fucking take a picture of the flower... the phone would be ON it. what the hell are you trying to say?

[DBsantos77]

Hello! Is there any way for you to take night shots or night video? Really interested in the kit but I'm curious to see how it performs in low light. I mean, as far as pixelation, etc.

[TheRabidDolphin99]

@blunty3000 Thanks :D You're one of the few famous YouTubers that actually help and reply :)

[Harrison8209]

Go Sydney!

[Blunty3000]

@jstow118 Well nothing's perfect.

[yoda1555]

theres nice borkeh on that lens!

[b21nhl]

I've used the OWLE Bubo for days on end and love it. I got to play with the mCAMlite a few weeks ago for couple of days and just didn't have that same enjoyment. Without the extra handle, I found it tiring to hold for long periods. I attached a neck strap on the top two 1/4-20" holes of the Bubo, but found I couldn't do that with the lite. Any thoughts on the comfort-ability of holding onto the lite?

[TheRabidDolphin99]

I have a IPod Touch and I am wondering about buying this product. Does it only work with IPhones because of the shape of the holder? Will it work with my IPod Touch 4g?

[Blunty3000]

@TheRabidDolphin99 There is another unit designed specifically for the iPod Touch. Their website is linked in the description, you'll find it there.

[Pfizenmaier]

This might be the first gadget I ever buy for my Iphone because the idea idea is pretty neat. Especially the micro seems very interesting to me .But anyways, how much is it for the kit? Nice video Blunty

[minxamo]

It's very well made, but it seems a bit excessive to buy all these things to improve the iphone camera, instead of just buying a separate, dedicated camera.

Reminds me of all those crazy gadgets you could add onto the gameboy colour to make it look like a transformer.

[Blunty3000]

@minxamo Please name for me the "dedicated camera" that can fit in my pocket, shoot in 1080p, allows me to ad post editing effects, then edit the footage in a powerful editor which includes music beds, transitions and titles, and then allows me to direct upload the finished edit over 3G or wifi - or even stream live to the net. ALL on ONE device, all with a simple, intuitive best in class touch screen interface. Go on who makes a "dedicated camera" like that? I'd seriously LOVE to know

[tommybrisbane2011]

"it's really an non issue for all but the most apocalyptically anal of shooters" LOL, thumbs up for the epic commentary :)

On a separate note, it would have been good to have seen a (video) function button like the Belkin live action camera grip - my thoughts :)

[Ironballs69]

Good review and a good piece of kit. Have you had a look at the pro packs by ALM and if so any thoughts on them?

[petro1986]

Very good review, I saw it's bigger brother a few months ago. I think this might make for a good investment :-)

[Gmango2126]

@Blunty3000 would you use this 2nd generation over the 1st generation? I dont know why but the 1st gen just seems to have a nicer appeal.

[UltraPrimeHunter]

How do you get the 2 pictures to be the same, don't you have to change the lense messing up your posititon?

[ericsurf6]

Impressive...It almost makes me want to go out and buy an iPhone.

[daveo2992]

Hah you said aluminum funny... but really very well thought out video.

[Blunty3000]

@daveo2992 No, that's just what the word sounds like when it's pronounced correctly. It's only daffy North Americans who say it the stupid "alooominum" way.

[Adrianofnagrand]

@Blunty3000 Way to turn on a fan.

[joevictor53]

@Blunty3000 Yay! Australians know how to say it too!

[daewonskate]

@Blunty3000 its alu-min-eum

liek you said it yay

[rockra70]

@Blunty3000 Do Brits and Australians spell it aluminium? Not hating, because the British had the language first but i think there's too many I's pronounced

[minxamo]

@rockra70 Yes, we do.

[xXbrzXx]

@Blunty3000 just because one kid is talking shit, doesn't mean you have to call us Americans stupid

[Starwberrupowar]

@Blunty3000 I wish I wasn't American sometimes...

[dracknlrrd]

@Blunty3000 this

oh god this

[daveo2992]

@Blunty3000 I know but it's a "culture" thing, if north Americans even have any. You live around it all your life than you travel or just hear these things, that's why I love traveling.

[hakuk0]

@daveo2992 Thats how its meant to be said lol

[daveo2992]

@hakuk0 still sounds funny but i enjoy his accent makes it sound even better :P

[thelunn]

@daveo2992 the propper english way of saying and spelling is actually "ALUMINIUM", if anything you probably say it funny. I dont get why the americans have their own version of english it is really intriguing.

[gscfan007]

If I have the choice between the older mCam and the newer lite which one would you suggest?

[TheKungFuProductions]

The lens and the mic I don't mind, but the light is a little bit overkill.

I mean, if you want to get into professional photography, invest in the real deal.

[EpicBusinessTools]

I have used an OWLe Bubo for 12 months now.

I tried the DSLR kit, but wasn't able to make it work how I wanted it to.

I have the XLR attachement for using external mics and that is great. As you said it works great in an interview situation at short range. I have even filmed live shots with the various apps that are available and the whole kit stands up well.

[james1997milne]

What about the flash does that still work because the lens is covering it up ?

[Blunty3000]

@james1997milne ... dude... no really, DUDE.... did you miss the part when you can mount a PROPER light on this thing? O_e

[onlineadr]

@james1997milne 6:48 if you were not blind you could also SEE the led through the lens

[Korkage]

lens wise what do you think wins comparing that to the olloclip?

[XxK3rP4lxR3p0rTxX]

2:12 nice applejack lockscreen man :P

[drivenmurphy]

@blkhackr The noise is coming from the radio waves being transmitted from the phone. You have to film with it in airplane mode. If you film with the radio waves active you will get feedback ;)

[CronaNeverMore]

High pitched blunty.

[BenRK90]

I kind of doubt it, but would it hold an iPod Touch 4th gen? Kind of silly to ask, but it really is the best camera I have, and I simply don't have the budget to buy anything better at the moment.

[Blunty3000]

@BenRK90 No... BUT... ALM do actually produce a version of this specifically for the iPod Touch.

[maalbe987]

Oh, I am definitely getting this. I have a fairly active channel that's powered just by my iPhone so this'll be extremely useful for me. Thanks!

[marauderNOR]

I heard a little bit of crackling when you were testing the included mic. Is that noise a consistent issue with the product or could it have been someone simply brushing against the mic?

[Blunty3000]

@marauderNOR Actually, that's because I forgot to engage Airplane mode to stop the cell radio screwing with the mic.

[halo3jocky]

I've had a DroidX for about a year now, and with the built in 8 megapixel camera, I've been able to get some pretty astounding shots, but unfortunately haven't been able to find many camera accessories like the mCAMlite or the OWE. Is there any that you might suggest I check out? I love working with the phone, and its pictures are awesome quality. I'm looking specifically for a wide-angle or a fish-eye lens if you have anything like that up your sleeve that would work.

[Blunty3000]

@halo3jocky You just don't get stuff liek this for Android phones. Too many models that vary too wildly in design, and new models flood out too often... no one sells enough of any one model to justify anyone making something like this, where as iPhone only have ONE current model at any one time, and it remains consistent in form factor for at least a year, usually two, which means accessory makers have a reliable market to design to.

[brandonbranflakes]

just wondering, was that static from the mic when you were using the one that came with the mCAMLITE or my crappy speakers?

[MartinTheMad]

@brandonbranflakes I heard it, too.

[ProfessorMHades]

Though i don't own an iPhone (own a Samsung Infuse) i'm always glad i watch your videos, thanks for another great vid Blunty, You are nothing short of the word Awesome.

[TheKennyGabe92]

things like this make me kinda wish i had an iphone

[kunchwa6]

I want one!

[supergamer2346]

I would love to buy one of these, I really wanted an Owle Bubo but I get every new iPhone and I don't want to buy something for $160 that will not work with a new phone. That is the only thing stopping me from buying it. Great review, I can tell a lot of work went into this as usual and I thank you.

[Vonstugensniner]

I don't have an iPhone, but its still good to know these things.

[mvenom101]

You know "Zachary"

you do not have to sign off your comment with your name,

You are still going to be a random youtube user to blunty regardless.

[maclovr]

Very nice Mr. Blunty3000, I always enjoy a new video uploaded by you in my subscription box!

-Zachary