The emitted light is 12 times bigger than that of a normal flash

Mar 20, 2006 16:08 GMT  ·  By

While some concentrate on improving the quality of pictures by offering large pixel resolutions, Phlash decided to come with a different approach by launching the world's first flash specially made for camera phones.

The device is used to enhance the brightness of pictures taken using the phone's camera. The generated light is 12 times bigger than that of the normal camera flash. Unlike the light from the normal LED which is concentrated in a narrow area, the Phlash is specifically designed to generate uniform illumination over a larger area, thus eliminating the hotspots and washouts which may appear on pictures.

Being optimized for camera phones, it is suited for close-up pictures, having an effective useful range of about one meter.

The device looks like a silver button which can be attached on the back of the phone or it can be hung using a phone strap. It can be activated by a simple push of a button at the same time with the camera's activation button. Alternatively it can be used as a flashlight. The lithium batteries provide hundreds of uses and they are easily replaceable.

The Phlash is available for $29.99 and comes with a 15 days money-back guarantee.