iPhone To Support Nikon and Canon Photo Lenses

Since its launch, the iPhone has received a whole bunch of extras, attachments and apps to make the users’ experience as varied and enjoyable as possible.
The latest such attachment is something called the iPhone SLR Mount. This will serve as a link between the iPhone and a SLR photo lens. Usability is very simple, as the Mount acts as a case, in which you can slide your phone. You can then attach the actual lens and be on your way.
Let’s not forget however that the photo world is split into two major, rivaling groups. Therefore, in order to accommodate for the photo-fanatic’s own personal taste in camera equipment, the SLR mount comes in two versions, one for Canon lenses and the other for Nikon. This will enable the phone to use basically any Nikon lens, either older or newer, or, if you prefer Canon, you can mount any of your favorite lenses produced since the 1980s. This should cover most users’ preference.

When designing the Mount, Apple has considered the fact that you, of course, cannot take out the phone’s own lens. Consequently, the mount was built with its own focusing screen of which the phone takes a normal picture (clear and focused, albeit upside down).
The big problem, as with most of Apple’s products is, of course, the price. For the price of one SLR Mount, a photographer, either amateur or professional, could easily just buy lenses for his camera.
Another issue the new Mount might face is the fact that the day-to-day mobile phone users might find carrying a big, uncomfortable photo lens around a bit of a problem. When one bought an iPhone because it is slim and light, it’s hard to believe that they would want to burden themselves with additional equipment which they may or may not use.