Leica just made my perfect iPhone camera grip then ruined it in 3 frustrating ways

• Leica has revealed a new MagSafe camera grip for iPhones
• The LUX Grip has physical controls like a shutter button and settings dial
• It costs $329 / £260 (around AU$515) and comes with other limitations

As a photographer and TechRadar's former cameras editor my main criticism of the best camera phones has always been their handling – they're still just no fun to shoot with. Leica has now joined a growing number of camera grip accessories that aim to fix that, but some unfortunate drawbacks have dented the new LUX Grip's appeal.

At first glance, the LUX Grip looks like a great addition to any MagSafe iPhone (which includes any model from the iPhone 12 onwards). It manages to look both stylish and functional, with a tube-like design that can naturally be flipped to suit both right- and left-handed shooters. It's so nicely designed ...