Blood Incantation @ The Orange Peel, Asheville NC Nov 21, 2024

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Hello Wigglegram Community! 👋

First of all, I want to give a huge thank you for all the patience, support, and interest you've shown throughout the development process. 🎉 During the development of the Kitslo 3D lens, this community has not only given me moral support but also provided incredibly valuable feedback. Without the Wigglegram community, we wouldn't have been able to bring this product to such a successful point. Thanks to the experiences and comments you shared, we’ve tailored the design and usage of the lens to better meet the needs. Therefore, I see this project as a community project with all of you. 💪

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What is the Kitslo 3D Lens? The 3D lens is an innovative accessory that allows you to easily take 3D wigglegram photos and videos with your mobile device. With its quick-attach feature, it’s practical and fun to use anywhere! The lens integrates with our iOS app, allowing you to quickly edit your shots, share them, and much more. Developed specifically for wigglegram enthusiasts, it offers sharpness and depth effect in every shot with its unique optical design. 👓📸

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Why Kitslo 3D Lens? Let me share a bit of my own story: when I first saw wigglegram photos, I thought, “I want to take a photo like this!” I believe anyone who sees these photos probably feels the same way.

As someone who wanted to take wigglegram 3D photos, I faced numerous challenges when trying existing solutions on the market. This journey, starting with analog 3D cameras, inspired me. However, these cameras were both expensive and time-consuming to use:

• The 3D cameras that were once dominant in the market were produced in the 1980s and are hard to find today. They are expensive and prone to malfunction.
• For someone unfamiliar with analog photography, understanding how the photos would look on a computer was tricky. You had to figure it out by trial and error.
• Film costs were high, and you were limited in the number of photos you could take. You often had to decide if the shot was worth it.
• With scenes requiring flash, lighting and exposure settings were not always easy to get right.
• To see the results, you needed to develop and scan the film, which meant additional time and costs.
• After scanning, you had to use expensive software like Photoshop or After Effects to convert the photos into wigglegram GIFs or MP4s.
• You couldn't see the results of your photos immediately. The photos could end up blurry, grainy, or full of technical issues.

This process was cumbersome for a dynamic and fast-sharing photo format like wigglegram. The digital side had its own set of problems:

• Software claiming to take wigglegram photos often added a fake dimensional effect, not providing the real 3D feeling.
• The software that added true 3D dimension (by moving the phone with your hands) failed to capture the “frozen” effect of the moment. The resulting photo was more like an Instagram Boomerang effect.
• Projects based on electronics like Raspberry Pi and Arduino, which were released at certain intervals, struggled to generate enough interest due to issues with sustainability, ergonomics, and cost.

At this point, I set the following goals:

• The product should be physical.
• The product should not be electronic.
• It should be practical and easy to use.
• It should capture real 3D dimension with an optical system.
• It should be light, portable, and stylish.
• It should work with a phone to quickly capture photos and share wigglegrams.

The answer to these questions was the Kitslo 3D Lens. It's an easy-to-use, high-quality optical system that allows you to take real 3D wigglegrams with your phone. This makes wigglegram photography accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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Development Process 🛠️ Our goal was to deliver this project to you as quickly as possible. However, developing a high-quality optical product involves high mold, assembly, and raw material costs. Additionally, we aimed to create a product compatible with various phone models. We conducted extensive research and testing to ensure we could deliver a great product.

At the same time, we developed an iOS mobile app and tested various image processing techniques with each prototype. We added filters, effects, and transitions to photos taken with the 3D lens to maintain the feel of analog photography. One of the key features of the app is that it allows for re-editable photos. You can adjust the focus, speed, effect, and almost all other features, and continue from where you left off.

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We made agreements with our production and raw material suppliers and ensured that we stuck to the production and shipping processes we set for Kickstarter. Our goal was always to offer this lens to you in the best possible quality and at an affordable price. We’ve worked hard, and now we’re ready for mass production.

Also, I’d like to mention that the lenses used in our current shoots are precise 3D printed prototypes made with MJF printing technology. The small dark spots, distortions, or blurs you see in the photos will be minimized in the final product. The final product will offer a much higher quality and professional experience.

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Currently, our lens is compatible with certain iPhone and iPad models. It will work with iPhone X and later models. I'll share the full list of compatible devices along with images.

Compatible Devices

A few months ago, we had an investment round for digital marketing, development and mass production. Although the investors we met with found the project very interesting and exciting, they said that we did not meet their expectations because it was a niche product. Investors generally focus on high technology and artificial intelligence software. Unfortunately, hardware projects are seen as riskier for investors. Therefore, I did not want to waste too much time there and planned the costs of our mass production processes with Kickstarter.

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Kickstarter Campaign 🎁🔥 We are launching our project on Kickstarter on January 7, 2025! 🎯 During this process, I would greatly appreciate your support. By following our upcoming page on Kickstarter, you’ll be able to stay updated with all developments before the launch and can support us on launch day, becoming a part of the project. 3D Wigglegram Lens for iPhones 📱 by Kitslo — Kickstarter Please create an account on Kickstarter and click the “Notify me on launch” button to stay informed. It’s crucial to support the project on launch day and share it with your friends so we can spread the word. I believe that with your support, we will achieve success together.

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To show our gratitude to this community, I wanted to do something special for you: 👉 We’ve created a community-exclusive package just for the Wigglegram community! The package includes the 3D lens and a special phone case with a bayonet mount, all for the special price of $99 (Normally: $228). This discount is exclusively for this community.

If any of you would like to purchase this discounted package, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Since there are no promo codes in Kickstarter’s package options, the number of discounted packages will be limited, so it’s best to let us know early.

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Please share any questions or suggestions you have about the product here! We will take every single one into account to ensure you have the best experience.

I’m looking forward to growing this project with your support and bringing a whole new dimension to the wigglegram world. ✨

Thank you in advance, and I can't wait to see you all on Kickstarter! 🙏

With love,Cahit - Kitslo

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kitsloinc/

I literally just purchased this. I've put brand new batteries (all from the same package) the camera works but the flash doesn't turn on. Anyone knows a solution? Imma go check it out at my photo service shop, I'm still wondering if anyone knows anything about this?

I doubt there is any fix, and will just have to buy a new one but just in case posting to see if my Nishika n8000 can be saved lol. Also find it kinda interesting, albeit a bummer.

Got my first roll back and only the first 2 shots came out, everything else after was a blurry mess. Realized that when pressing the shutter button there is no click, I had the flash attached and also no noticed flash wasn't firing when pressing shutter button. I then wind the advance lever and when I reach the limit the flash fires. Weird. So I open the film back to take a look. When pressing the shutter button the lenses remain closed, nothing happens. When I wind the advance lever then lenses slowly open up then once completely opened the flash fires....which explains the blurry mess of images lol. After the first two test shots, I took this camera to a 3 day festival so I must have bumped it hard early and broke something internally. Anyone ever experience this? Is my only solution to buy a new one lol?

Hi! I recently purchased a “3D” lens for my a7iii but I’m having a hard time turning the single digital photo into 3 separate photos. Anyone else struggling with this?

I'm sure this topic has been talked to death and if it has just link teh other posts that do but i'm wondering if someone could suggest to me a Flash that i should get for the Nishika N8000. I'm kinda looking for something that isn't massive given the camera is already a big boy. I read a bunch of different stuff about compatible flashes but have gotten a little lost as to what would be ideal. Any reccomendations as to what you are using would be great :)