ShiftCam’s new LensUltra Explorer Series turns your iPhone into a pocket-ready long-zoom camera without the bulk. At the heart of the lineup is a 240 mm equivalent periscope telephoto lens that delivers roughly 10x zoom when mounted over the phone’s main wide camera. It’s designed for moments when you can’t get close—think concerts, wildlife, cityscapes, and travel—yet want crisp, detailed shots from a truly compact setup.
The telephoto lens is built to be carried everywhere. Instead of lugging around a larger camera and lens, you get serious reach with a slim, pocketable attachment that clicks onto a compatible ShiftCam case. To further elevate your mobile imaging, the Explorer Series adds a thoughtful set of accessories that expand what you can shoot and how you shoot it.
Highlights at a glance:
– 240 mm equivalent periscope telephoto lens offering roughly 10x zoom on the iPhone’s main camera
– Ultra-compact, travel-friendly design for everyday carry
– 2x macro adapter with the ability to stack multiple adapters for even greater close-up magnification
– Circular polarizer to cut reflections and enrich colors in skies, water, glass, and foliage
– Two variable ND filters: 1–5 stops and 6–9 stops for smooth shutter control in bright light and cinematic video
– Planck SSD, a tiny USB-C plug-in drive, to capture more without worrying about running out of storage
– Grip Pro accessory to stabilize long-lens shots and double as a 5,000 mAh power bank
ShiftCam’s ecosystem is focused exclusively on iPhone users. You can mount the lens with either the fabric-backed camera case or the clear camera case, with options available for both Pro and non-Pro models. Given the long focal length, pairing the lens with the Grip Pro is a smart move for steadier photos and videos, especially in low light or when shooting at maximum zoom.
Availability starts October 1, with the series also on display at IFA Berlin from September 5–9. Pricing will be announced closer to launch. If you’ve been waiting for a true long-zoom experience on your iPhone without the weight of a separate camera, the LensUltra Explorer Series aims to deliver serious reach, creative control, and on-the-go convenience in one slick package.
