Is the case a good iPhone case without the lens? I'd like to keep the case on and attach the lens only when I need to zoom into something. Thanks.
1657510
I really wouldn't use the case on a regular basis. Too many awesome cases to keep this plain one on haha. I guess that's up to the person :)
1657511
I guess it would be possible to use it as the regular case. It's a little bulkier than a normal case and the round part where the lens attaches sticks out. Also, it's fairly ugly, as cases go. It only takes a moment to slip my other case off and put this one on, so I prefer to do it that way.
1657512
It is just a snap in case. The lens does screw on tight and it is a great fit.
1657513
The case fits well and is light weight. It does not offer much protection however.
1657514
Without the lens, the case still works pretty well for the iPhone. I keep it on my iPhone all the time, because I find it a bit tight and hard to take off. It's quite sturdy on the back and on the sides, but doesn't offer a lot of protection in the front. Nevertheless, just a few days ago my iPhone fell on its front and I guess the case protected it, because the glass didn't brake or scratch.
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I don't believe so. It comes with a case that you need to put on your phone for lenses to screw in to. Overall though, I was pretty amazed by the quality of the lenses and photographs you can take using them.
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I leave the adhesive metal ring attached, but have thus far had to remove my iPhone 5 from its protective case when using the lenses. I'm unlikely to drop it while using the lenses, but taking the case on and off is annoying. Good luck.
1597911
I use the case all the time unless I'm using the camera handle/battery (which is awesome!). I've never had a focusing problem with the case; I never use any film over the screen- the Gorilla Glass 3 is incredible and doesn't scratch easily.
492103
I love this case. I took a black marker & ran it around the inside of the lens slot. Someone had mentioned doing that in a review and it works.
2024733
I have no issues at all with my lense, the case is thin, but the lense never touches the surface it is sitting on. The case is a little smoother than others Ive used, which equates to being a little harder to grip, but it was very easy for me to get used to. I remain very happy with this case.
926079
You should buy the case made for it, as the lens is not flat, so it needs to be protected. An extra battery is always nice.
2241292
No case here but can understand why some would want one. When off the lens is completely protected but the back screen is ALWAYS exposed. Actually, that's the only thing I dislike about this camera. Stick on screen protector?
567263
Unfortunately not. There is a case that comes with the lens and the case fits only iphone 5(s). The lens screws onto the phone case for stability. I hope this answers your question.
963836
Yes, there is an opening for the lens. I use it all the time while in its case to take pictures. I've had the case for a year and a half and it's not showing any signs of wear and is very sturdy.
1600494
It will still provide good protection for the camera. You could use the empty space to carry your lens cloth. The front piece can be removed while shooting. The case has to be removed for downloading pics and battery changes but it's just the twist of a dial.
171105
No - I don't believe you can use a case with it. It's a tight fit and the lens wouldn't sit flush with the camera if you used a case.
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I use it as my lens (and cover) of choice. Drop it in you pocket and your ready with excellent photos at a moments notice. It has such a wide DOF that, except for close objects, you don't even use the zone focus lever.
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It really depends on the case you're using...There's actually a ton of room with the clip-on lens for even the most rediculously oversized case ON THE SIDES.HOWEVER, if the case is too thick (tall), then the iPhone's lens will not be able focus properly, because the clip-on lens will be too far away from the iPhone's lens. (Hope that makes sense)I'm using mine with an iPhone 5s and leaving on my Apple Leather 5s Case, which is very thin. The clip-on lens works fine once I find the sweet spot / center. I also like to zoom slightly, just enough to eliminate the vignetting, which is obviously worse if I leave the case on. Cheers! It really depends on the case you're using...There's actually a ton of room with the clip-on lens for even the most rediculously oversized case ON THE SIDES.HOWEVER, if the case is too thick (tall), then the iPhone's lens will not be able focus properly, because the clip-on lens will be too far away from the iPhone's lens. (Hope that makes sense)I'm using mine with an iPhone 5s and leaving on my Apple Leather 5s Case, which is very thin. The clip-on lens works fine once I find the sweet spot / center. I also like to zoom slightly, just enough... » Read More It really depends on the case you're using...There's actually a ton of room with the clip-on lens for even the most rediculously oversized case ON THE SIDES.HOWEVER, if the case is too thick (tall), then the iPhone's lens will not be able focus properly, because the clip-on lens will be too far away from the iPhone's lens. (Hope that makes sense)I'm using mine with an iPhone 5s and leaving on my Apple Leather 5s Case, which is very thin. The clip-on lens works fine once I find the sweet spot / center. I also like to zoom slightly, just enough to eliminate the vignetting, which is obviously worse if I leave the case on. Cheers! « Show Less
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Diana,We never used it. We decided we weren't going to keep the camera so we sent the case back. It is cute though!!!
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From what I remember (I sent it back and that was around a year ago) you couldn't really do anything - except shoot a photo without seeing what you were shooting) with the case attached. Nice case tho, beautifully made.
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I don't touch it. I use only a mount lenses. So I never take it off. Never had a problem.