Last Updated on 04/01/2014 by Chris Gampat
There’s been plenty of speculation surrounding the iPhone 6‘s new from a 10MP Camera and f1.8 Lens to dual sensors. Now a new patent has come up today—no this one isn’t a April fool’s joke—suggests Apple is toying around with a bayonet that will fit around the iPhone camera to attach removable lenses. From the patent illustrations the lens mount would feature a three-pronged locking mechanism just like most interchangeable lens cameras, where the piece of glass rotates to lock in place.
This additional round plate of metal would have to sit around the lens. Interestingly enough recent leaked images of the iPhone 6 showed a protruding lens, which would create the perfect point for this new ring adapter to wrap around.
Lenses for the iPhone aren’t necessarily a completely novel idea. For years Photojojo among many other companies have made both telephoto and wide-angle lenses users can mount on their smartphones. This will simply be the first time the company has decided to offer such accessories by itself. Previously, the company jumped on making official cases and bumpers, so we could easily see lenses becoming a reality.
Via Ubergizmo
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