Leica Introduces the Lux Grip for iPhone
Leica has introduced the Leica Lux Grip, a premium accessory priced at $329, designed to transform the iPhone into a more traditional camera-like experience.
This grip attaches to iPhone models from the iPhone 12 onwards via MagSafe, ensuring a secure and seamless connection.
Key Features
- Ergonomic Design: The Lux Grip offers a DSLR-style handle, enhancing the iPhone’s ergonomics for photography.
- Mechanical Controls: It includes a two-stage shutter button, allowing for half-press to focus and full-press to capture, along with a control dial and two customizable function buttons for quick access to settings like zoom, aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: The grip connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), facilitating seamless integration with the device’s camera functions.
- Battery Life: Equipped with a 300mAh battery, the Lux Grip supports up to 1,000 shots on a single charge and recharges via USB-C in approximately two hours.
Leica Lux App Integration
The Lux Grip is designed to be used in conjunction with Leica’s Lux photography app, which offers advanced manual controls, Leica lens simulations, and various photo styles.
While the app is free to download, full access requires a subscription of $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually.
Purchasers of the Lux Grip receive a complimentary one-year subscription to the app’s premium features.
Additional Accessories
Leica also offers a $60 leather case for the Lux Grip, featuring a pocket designed to hold an AirTag for added security.
Availability
The Leica Lux Grip is available for purchase through select Leica stores, the company’s online store, and other specialist retailers.
This accessory aims to provide iPhone users with a more tactile and controlled photography experience, reminiscent of traditional Leica cameras, while leveraging the convenience and technology of modern smartphones.
