[ad#review990-top]We have taken a look at quite a few iPhone cases from Griffin, the Elan form cork was unique, the Wave looked great, but the Clarifi adds something really unique to your iPhone. Just like any iPhone case the Clarifi is made to protect your iPhone, but beyond that it has a built-in close-up lens that focuses close for incredible detail, which is perfect for capturing business cards or document text. Let’s take a look.
Features
– Protective polycarbonate case with clear screen protector.
– Close-up lens focuses close for incredible detail; perfect for capturing business cards, document text.
– Lens slides into place for close-ups, then back for normal photography.
– No adapters or small pieces to lose; the lens is built in and slides in and out of place with the touch of a fingertip.
Packaging
The Clarifi comes in the typical Griffin packaging we are used to seeing. It is all clear so you can really get a good look at the case inside. On the back there is a diagram showing how the lens works.
Inside the packaging you will find the Clarifi case, a screen protector, cleaning cloth and instructions.
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Well, if the lens doesn't lock in place what's the point of the lens? And you're assessment of the lens confused me,
“The lens isn’t a simple junk lens either, it actually does the job it is made to do and very well. I would have liked to see the lens actually stay in place though, I found myself having to hold it in place so it wouldn’t move when I was using it.”
So, it's not a piece of junk but it doesn't stay in place. It sounds like a piece of junk to me. You don't even mention if it's a glass lens or a plastic one which could (and will) get scratched over time.
The lens is used to magnify things that are very close like business cards, we included images taken with and without the lens in the review. My thing with the lens is that it does not lock in place, which I did not like.
As advanced as the Iphone is, you'd thing it would have at least a 2x optical zoom. They don't even have a digital zoom feature unless you download a 3rd party app.