Insta360 is introducing the Snap selfie screen, a compact monitor that attaches to the back of a smartphone. It allows users to see themselves while taking photos or recording video with their phone's main camera. The accessory is intended for selfies, group photos, and short vlogs where the front-facing camera does not always offer the best image quality or angle of view.
According to Insta360, the Snap makes it easier to keep yourself and your surroundings properly framed. This should be especially useful for group photos, travel, dinners, or recording short videos for social media.
Greater Control
With the Insta360 Snap, users no longer have to choose between seeing themselves and using their smartphone's best camera. The screen displays a live preview while the main camera is in use, allowing selfies and videos to be framed more accurately.
This can offer advantages for ultrawide selfies that include plenty of the surroundings, portraits taken with the telephoto camera, or group photos where no one should be half outside the frame. In low light, the main camera can also produce a brighter and sharper result than the front-facing camera, according to Insta360.
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For Everyday Use
The Snap has a touchscreen, allowing composition and settings to be adjusted directly while taking photos or recording video. It connects via USB-C, which should provide a stable and fast preview.
According to Insta360, the accessory works not only with the smartphone's standard camera app, but also with several popular camera and beauty apps. This allows the Snap to fit into the way many users already use their smartphones for photos and video.
The Insta360 Snap also fits neatly among other useful accessories for smartphone photography.
Compact and Quick to Deploy
The Insta360 Snap has a slim, lightweight design and is intended to be easy to carry. Thanks to its magnetic attachment, the screen can be snapped into place and removed quickly. A built-in protective cover is designed to protect the display while on the move and also limit accidental touches during use.
A version with a built-in light will also be available. This version is intended for users who want to create a softer look in less favorable lighting. According to Insta360, adjustable light modes allow the appearance to be tailored to the situation, for example with a warmer or more neutral tone.
Availability and Price
The Insta360 Snap selfie screen is available through Insta360 retailers in two versions. The standard version has a suggested retail price of € 85.99 including VAT.
The Insta360 Snap selfie screen version with a built-in light costs € 95.99 including VAT.
