Leica introduced the Lux Grip handle, which in just € 300 will turn the iPhone into a Leica camera (well, almost)

Leica is mainly known for its high -class and very expensive cameras, but curious accessories are also presented in its assortment. Today, Leica announced the Lux Grip handle for the iPhone, designed to simulate sensations from the Leica camera. It weighs 120 grams and is designed for use by both hands. Lux Grip is exchangeing data from the iPhone on the Bluetooth Low Energy (Ble) protocol.

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Leica Lux Grip offers an imitation of a two -stage shutter, and is also equipped with switching buttons between the shooting modes and the selection of frequently used functions through the Leica Lux application. The control disk significantly simplifies the switching between the settings, such as zoom, diaphragm and endurance. The built-in batter in Lux GRIP is enough for 1000 pictures, after which it must be charged through the USB Type-C port-the process will take about two hours. The design of the handle guarantees compatibility with all the iPhone that support Magsafe.

«How to create an ideal photographic experience using iPhone? The correct balance, the exact moment of descent of the shutter and a sense of confidence in the layout of the image. The Leica Lux Grip handle gives your smartphone these characteristics of traditional photography. With her, you hold and control your iPhone in the same way as a real camera. Whether you take pictures of spontaneous pictures or complex still lifes, intuitive management means that you always fully control the situation, ”the Leica website said.

According to the company, “the Leica Lux application returns what has long been missing in smartphone photography: real creative freedom.” It helps to imitate the effects of the side from Summilux-M and Noctilux-M lenses, and also offers unique images of Leica Looks and other artistic effects.

The Leica Lux handle is already available at a price of € 300. An additional leather cover can be purchased for € 60. When buying a handle, the client also receives an annual subscription to the Leica Lux application.

In the announcement of the handle on the Leica website, the company’s marketers are not shy about using expressions such as “management with a real sensation of the camera”, “legendary images”, “unique as your signature”, “creative vision in your hands”, “Lux handle transfers our philosophy Design in the world of iPhone. ” However, succumbing to the charm of Leica’s advertising texts, do not forget that no accessories will turn the iPhone into a Leica camera.