Description
SmallRig Metal Cold Shoe Smartphone Mount: Securely Attach Your Phone for Enhanced Content Creation
The SmallRig Metal Cold Shoe Smartphone Mount is a robust and versatile accessory designed to securely hold your smartphone, opening up a world of creative possibilities for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators. Crafted from durable aluminum alloy, this mount provides a reliable platform for attaching your phone to various supports and accessories, making it an essential addition to your mobile filmmaking or photography setup.
Key Features:
- Secure Cold Shoe Mounting: Featuring a standard cold shoe mount at its base, this holder easily attaches to DSLR cameras, camera cages with cold shoe receivers, tripods equipped with cold shoe adapters, and other compatible equipment. This provides a stable and reliable connection for your smartphone.
- Universal Smartphone Compatibility: The spring-loaded clamp securely holds smartphones ranging from 2.3 to 3.3 inches (58.5 to 83mm) in width, accommodating a wide variety of popular smartphone models, even with protective cases.
- 180° Tilt and 360° Rotation: Equipped with a precision hinge mechanism, this mount allows for smooth and easy adjustment of your smartphone’s viewing angle. Enjoy a full 180° of tilt and 360° of rotation, enabling you to position your phone in landscape or portrait orientation and find the perfect angle for monitoring, shooting, or reviewing footage.
- Built-In 1/4″-20 Thread and Additional Cold Shoe: For maximum versatility, the mount features both a built-in 1/4″-20 threaded hole at the bottom and an additional cold shoe mount on the side.
- The 1/4″-20 thread allows you to attach the mount directly to tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and other supports using a standard screw.
- The additional cold shoe mount provides an extra attachment point for accessories like compact LED lights, external microphones, or even another small accessory, expanding your mobile setup capabilities.
- Durable Metal Construction: Made from high-quality aluminum alloy, this smartphone mount is built to withstand the rigors of regular use. Its sturdy construction ensures your phone is held securely, providing peace of mind during your shoots.
- Compact and Lightweight Design: Despite its robust build, the mount remains lightweight and compact, adding minimal bulk to your camera rig or travel bag. It’s easy to carry and won’t weigh you down during extended shooting sessions.
- Protective Rubber Padding: The internal clamp features soft rubber padding to securely grip your smartphone without scratching or damaging its surface.
Benefits for Content Creators:
- Use Your Phone as an On-Camera Monitor: Attach your smartphone to your DSLR or mirrorless camera’s cold shoe to utilize its high-resolution screen as an external monitor for framing and focus.
- Capture Dual Angles: Mount a second smartphone to your camera cage for capturing a different angle simultaneously, ideal for behind-the-scenes footage or social media content.
- Enhance Mobile Vlogging: Securely attach your phone to a tripod or handle for stable vlogging, with the option to add a microphone or light via the extra cold shoe.
- Hands-Free Operation: Use your phone for teleprompting, monitoring audio levels, or controlling camera apps while keeping your hands free.
- Versatile Accessory Mounting: Easily integrate your smartphone into various photography and videography setups.
Applications:
- On-camera monitoring for DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
- Dual-camera shooting setups.
- Mobile vlogging and live streaming.
- Teleprompting and script reading.
- Remote camera control via smartphone apps.
- Attaching smartphones to tripods and monopods for stable shots.
- Mounting smartphones on camera cages for added accessories.
The SmallRig Metal Cold Shoe Smartphone Mount is a simple yet incredibly useful tool that significantly enhances the versatility of your smartphone for content creation. Its robust metal construction, secure mounting options, and flexible adjustability make it a valuable addition to any photographer’s or filmmaker’s kit.
