The camera is basically a lens with a sensor, batteries and storage card capabilities. It uses wireless signals to connect to a smart phone and the phone is used as the interface between the camera and user. The camera is designed to hook over the phone's body, but can be used off of the body. It only needs to be within range of the wireless signal.
The latter feature allows for some interesting possibilities. If nothing else, it makes getting shots from a high vantage point easier. The lens can be held aloft and pointed at a subject with the phone's screen held so it is fully visible. Try seeing the LCD screen if it's still attached to the lens.
The camera can even be held by a different person or connected to a tripod. (It could also be hidden fairly easily, suggesting some unsavory uses for the ability to split the camera from the control interface.)
The price is actually fairly reasonable. The suggested price for the 18MP version is $249 and $499 for the 20MP version. Sony's current 18MP compact camera offering is listed at $299, making the lens-camera a similar value.
The lens-camera is slated to be available September 25, and is compatible with Apple iOS and Android devices.
You'll have to wait a little to see actual reviews. It might be worth the investment for some people. The price for the 18MP version is within the range expected for compact cameras with similar features and the ability to separate the camera from the control interface is an interesting feature only available with this camera. (There are cameras that offer remote controls, but the LCD is still attached to the camera.)
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