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DIY Tripods Using Office Supplies
What you will need:
Instructions:
For tripod #1, attach two of the binder clips on the long side of the smartphone for a quick and steady holder.
For tripod #2, cut heavy poster board into four pieces (click here for a printable template). Two pieces will have notches to hold the phone, and the other two pieces of poster board will be the "legs."
The final step is to attach your headphones — when you press the plus button it takes a photo (perfect for "no-arm selfies").
:::DIY Tripods Using Office Supplies::: /stevenandchris/content/images/__common/_slideshow/_fullslide/smartphone-camera-hacks-2.jpg:::Fix Camera Cloudiness… With Scotch Tape!
What you will need:
Instructions:
Using a small piece of clear scotch tape over the lens will help fix cloudy images from scratches, and it can also bring down the lens flare caused by cracks. Check out these before-and-after images!
:::Fix Camera Cloudiness::: /stevenandchris/content/images/__common/_slideshow/_fullslide/smartphone-camera-hacks-3.jpg:::Take Underwater Pictures
What you will need:
Instructions:
Place your phone in the empty glass, then slowly lower the glass into the water half-way. Do not submerge the glass, so that it is still boyant, keeping your camera dry as you take underwater photos. You can use your headphones as a remote shutter on this one too!
:::Take Underwater Pictures::: /stevenandchris/content/images/__common/_slideshow/_fullslide/smartphone-camera-hacks-4.jpg:::Snap On Some Fun Accessories
What you will need:
Instructions:
The Olloclip is a lens accessory for the iPhone that offers different lens options like Fisheye and Wide-Angle in one small, convenient package. It easily fits in your pocket or purse and it's super easy to clip onto your smartphone camera.
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