ASCII.jp Easy to shoot 3D photos with "Eye-Plug" that converts smartphones into dual cameras

Recently, smartphones equipped with dual cameras, such as "HUAWEI P9", are attracting attention."The next iPhone is also a dual camera."However, an external camera that makes the smartphone you are using easily into a dual camera will soon appear.With this, anyone can use a dual camera.

Dual camera attachment for Android

"Eye-plug" connected to the USB terminal

Eye-plug developed by Taiwanese WeeView is an external camera that can be attached to the USB terminal of Android smartphone.The Micro USB version is already on sale in Taiwan, and the Type-C version will be released in the second half of this year.The price is about $ 40 (about 4000 yen) and affordable.For those who want to use a smartphone camera more, it will be a perfect peripheral device.

Easy connection with fingertips

The size of Eye-Plug is about 20 x 32 x 13 mm.Weigh only 6 grams.It is as large as fingertips.Even if you attach it to your smartphone, the terminal will not be burdensome.

The camera rotates 360 degrees

スマホ下部に付けると若干出っ張りが気になるものの、つくりはしっかりしているので、すぐに外れてしまうこともありません。The camera rotates 360 degreesので、マイクロUSB端子の向きが逆の端末でも問題なく利用できます。

You can shoot 3D videos and still images with a dual camera

When the dedicated application is started, the smartphone itself and two Eye-plug are launched at the same time.You can use a dual camera to shoot 3D still images and videos.In addition, if you use "Google Cardboard", you can easily enjoy the image after shooting as a VR content.

There are other uses besides 3D photos!

There is also an app that can focus later

That's not the only way to use a dual camera.The still image taken can change the position of focus later.EYP-PLUG also provides an "EYE-PLUG Photos" app that can adjust the focus later in addition to the 3D shooting application "Eye-Plug 3D".

Focus changes and various effects

EYP-PLUG PHOTOS can also apply a variety of effects besides focusing.After adjusting the focus, it is troublesome to apply the effect with another app.It seems convenient that Eye-Plug Photos alone can finish everything until editing.

Focus can be changed with one finger tip

To use, just tap where you want to focus with your fingertips.Some focused photos may be sharp photos with focus in this state.

Expected to develop in Japan as a genuine manufacturer

It is very popular in Computex.Maker genuine products may appear in the future

EYE-PLUG was exhibited at COMPUTEX 2016 held in Taipei from late May.Many terminal manufacturers seem to have visited, and eventually some manufacturers may adopt them as genuine products.Also, if EYP-PLUG is attached to a dual camera smartphone to make a triple camera, it may be possible to take even more amazing photos.Global release is also scheduled, so I would like to expect it in Japan.

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