Super-Secret-Spy lens perfect for street photography

Posted by Constantin Chirila on Dec 9, 2008 in Camera Gear, Photography |

Surfing the web I have came across a very neat gadget. It’s a lens accessory that has a cut-out on the side and a precision mirror inside. This enables you to shoot left, right, up, or down (it swivels 360 degrees), all looking like there were shot straight ahead. The concept?  Point your camera 90 degrees away from your subject – and the mirror inside the attachment reflects the image to your lens.

This is an excellent accessory for shooting shy people, afraid of being photographed, or for street photography without being noticed.

It’s called (very funny) “Super-Secret-Spy lens” and it’s sold by Photojojo.com.

Specifications:

  • Works with any SLR lens: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, etc.
  • You need lenses with diameter of: 37mm,46mm, 49mm, 52mm, 55mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, and 77mm. It has an adapter for each size.
  • Works with zoom lenses (at least 50mm). If you use wider lens you will encounter heavy vignetting
  • Swivels 360 degrees to let you take 90° candid shots in any direction
  • You can use AF an any other lens or camera functions without being limited.

Be sure to check the images and video to see  how it works.

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2 Comments

sirius
Dec 13, 2008 at 12:36 pm

Amazing piece of gadget. I have it and it’s pretty useful for the money you pay. And the photographs you take with it are very sharp.


 
Constantin Chirila
Dec 13, 2008 at 12:38 pm

Congratulations with your new spy gadget. :)


 

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