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If you want better selfies, use your phone’s back camera. This tiny magnetic mirror makes that easy.
Front cameras have gotten better, but phone makers always put the best camera on the back. That is where they keep the good stuff. This little convex mirror attaches with MagSafe to the back of an iPhone, or to an Android with a MagSafe case, so you can see yourself and frame the shot while recording with the rear camera.
- Lets you use the higher-resolution rear camera
- Rear camera has better stabilization when walking
- See what is behind you in the shot
- Tiny, cheap and easy to carry
- No batteries or apps
- Needs MagSafe or a MagSafe case
- Convex view is small, so framing is approximate
- Covers part of the background in the mirror view
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How it works
It is a really low-tech device: a small, slightly convex mirror that bulges out a little for a fisheye view. It sticks to the middle of the back of your phone with MagSafe and stays put until you pull it off.
You look in the mirror to frame yourself and check that you, and the background, look good.
Why the back camera?
On my phone, the back camera has higher resolution than the front camera, and it has better image stabilization. Walking with the front camera, I notice that jittery look you see in a lot of TikToks and Shorts.
With the mirror, I could walk around with the rear camera and the video looked more stable.
Seeing the background
Without the screen facing you, you cannot see what is behind you, like someone giving you rabbit ears. The mirror fixes that. I could see my TV and my painting behind me and frame them in.
My head covers about a third of the background in the mirror, so compare it to what the camera actually sees.
Verdict
It is cheap, easy to use, and you can carry it anywhere. If you have a modern iPhone with MagSafe, or a MagSafe case on any phone, it works.
I keep it on my phone for demos so I can use the best camera available.
FAQ
Will this mirror work on Android?
Yes, if you use a MagSafe-compatible case.
Why use the back camera for selfies?
It usually has higher resolution and better stabilization than the front camera.
Does it distort the view?
It is slightly convex, so you get a wide, fisheye-style view for framing.
Does it need power?
No. It is just a magnetic mirror.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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