{"id":18795,"date":"2013-12-06T15:09:57","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T07:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=18795"},"modified":"2024-07-30T00:05:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:05:18","slug":"improve-iphone-low-light-lightstrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/improve-iphone-low-light-lightstrap\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhance Your iPhone Photography in Low Light with Lightstrap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update:<\/strong> Funding for Lightstrap has been cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>Ever struggled with your iPhone\u2019s low light photo quality? Even with its built-in flash, capturing flattering images in dim settings like nighttime events or dimly lit bars can be challenging. But there\u2019s a solution from Brick & Pixel that might just change the game.<\/p>\n<p>The innovative <strong>Lightstrap case<\/strong> for the <strong>iPhone 5<\/strong> and <strong>5s<\/strong> not only acts as a protective cover but also serves as an enhanced flash and video light. It\u2019s <strong>ten times brighter<\/strong> than the iPhone\u2019s standard flash and provides a <strong>softer, more flattering light<\/strong>, activating automatically in sync with your iPhone\u2019s flash.<\/p>\n<h2>Simplified Low Light Photography with Lightstrap<\/h2>\n<p>Lightstrap features a diffused array of LED lights, similar to the <strong>ring flashes<\/strong> favored by professional photographers, which ensures even and soft light distribution. This technology dramatically improves the quality of flash photography, reducing harsh shadows and preventing red-eye.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/improve-iphone-low-light-lightstrap\/lightstrap-example.jpg\" alt=\"Lightstrap Example\" height=\"250\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>The device offers adjustable settings with <strong>seven brightness levels<\/strong> and <strong>six color temperatures<\/strong>, allowing you to tailor your lighting to any environment.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/improve-iphone-low-light-lightstrap\/lighstrap-color-temperatures.jpg\" alt=\"Lightstrap Color Temperatures\" height=\"142\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Powered by a <strong>1000mAh battery<\/strong>, Lightstrap ensures that your iPhone\u2019s battery remains untouched. The battery supports over <strong>500 flashes<\/strong> or <strong>30 minutes of continuous video lighting<\/strong>, and retains its charge for months when not in use. It charges conveniently via micro USB.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these before and after shots to see the remarkable difference Lightstrap can make in your low-light photography:<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/improve-iphone-low-light-lightstrap\/lightstrap-example-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Lightstrap At The Beach 2\" height=\"250\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/improve-iphone-low-light-lightstrap\/lightstrap-example-skateboarding.jpg\" alt=\"Lightstrap With Skateboarder\" height=\"250\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>Support Lightstrap on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/brickandpixel\/lightstrap-flash-and-video-light-for-iphone\">Kickstarter<\/a>. An $87 pledge secures your Lightstrap in the early adopter tier for U.S. backers. After these are claimed, the price rises to $97. International backers should add $20 for shipping. Estimated delivery is by April 2014.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: Funding for Lightstrap has been cancelled. Ever struggled with your iPhone\u2019s low light photo quality? Even with its built-in flash, capturing flattering images in dim settings like nighttime events or dimly lit bars can be challenging. But there\u2019s a solution from Brick &#038; Pixel that might just change the game. 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