IMPORTANT NOTE: I forgot to mention you need to cover the back of the filter with tape to avoid any light leaks. Here's a link to a great Blackout tape choice: geni.us/DPJBLKTAPE Thanks again
This was really confusing to me as well, but for anyone else who may have been confused, I think I may have figured it out. Look at the overhead shot at the 2:57 mark. The INSIDE of the filter ring is 58mm so that it will fit over ALL the lenses. (Something smaller may not fit and/or could partially obscure any one of these lenses.) But notice the *INSIDE* of this 58mm circle is also slightly *TOO LARGE* and extends beyond the OUTER EDGES of the PHONE. Notice how you can see through the ring, past the phone, and onto the table underneath - slightly in the upper left, and more so on the top edges. (Another example is the sky poking through the top of the phone during the demonstration of the filter ring at the 2:54 mark.) This means that if you're holding the phone up, and there's any light shining from BEHIND you, that non-filtered light may possibly 'leak in' from behind you, REFLECT off the back of the ND filter, and then 'leak' - or bounce-back - onto the front-facing lenses. So you may need to 'square-up' or somehow black out those 'holes' where the 58mm ring goes beyond the edges of the phone to cut any light leaking in from around or behind you. Maybe cut out a round piece of black poster board or felt or something to fit the 82mm ring and then cut out a hole that exactly matches the rounded-square casing of the lenses and then tape that to the back of the ring. I don't know. Sounds kind of janky and I'm not even sure how big a problem this may be. I suppose I may have to spend several hundred dollars to find out! :) Hope this helps. It wasn't obvious to me. But it was a pinned "IMPORTANT NOTE" and I found myself asking questions like... "light leaks?" ... "tape what?" Really hoping we get some feedback if this was a fairly accurate description, if it's really much of a problem, or if any elegant solution has arisen. I might even subscribe. :) But granted... this was a big wall of words. Until then, I've moved everything out of my cart and into a wish list while I consider if I'd rather just use other, more expensive, proprietary solutions as mentioned in the introduction. Thank you for all your hard work. There was a ton of useful information in this video!
Your filter adapter solution should be proclaimed from rooftops across the land! Really elegant, kind of obvious and far better than the current run of proprietary ideas.
The content of this video is a pure gold, I spent a lot of hours to find how to build a great iPhone rig with my existing filters of big cameras, but always struggling with some limitations. Here is the final answer. Thanks a lot!
i wish I saw your video first! I just spent a week and $$$ figuring out how to make a portable and powered rig. Yours is much more compact and there's still room for a mic or spotlight! Bravo sir, well done!
I’ve been using my iPhone professionally for over a year on a daily basis with customers. Two tips: - A cage protects your phone better. And there’s always a step up ring set that goes from 35mm to 82mm. - Your filter adapter has openings on the back because it sticks outside your phone. That leads to reflection. Light will fall in from behind and reflect against the back of your filter. This is also solved with step up rings. I use Beastgrip products and I’m very happy with it. Price is good.
I Did answer in the pinned comment about that gap. I just forgot to mention it in my video, check it out Keep in mind this DIY solution is mainly for people who don’t want to invest in cages with proprietary filters that cost a lot, it’s just an easy and affordable way to use your existing filters and iPhone cover.
@@THEDPJOURNEY I agree: I’d never buy a cage where the vendor locks you in for their filters or add on lenses. That’s the beauty of cages with a standard thread and step up rings. Meanwhile I also have an Neewer cage, also with an 58mm filter holder. I’m using a 20 year old pola filter I had from my photography hobby.
This is the best minimalist and cheapest 3-Part Magsafe Setup. More of this kind of video pls. DIY setups with the cheapest option but above the top quality! And definitely will do the job!
cannot thank you enough for coming up with this DIY hack. I am trying to build a small/lightweight solutiuon that also works with a waterproof case and I think you have nailed it!
Sherif, this is K.C(I rebranded), we had discussed prores vs h265 recently. Your video production and recommendations are simply well thought out, unrivaled and top class. I have even more respect now that I am trying to post and create my very first RUclips video ever. Still uploading. You will find it of value hopefully regarding SSD's for 15 pro/max.(Separately I have the Freewell gear and anamorphic 1.55X already and unfortunately there are issues and the customer service has been unsatisfactory in my case). You are one of those whose polished work and intelligent, valuable advice about filmmaking has inspired me to try and start. Also you interacted with me even though I am a beginner with respect. Thank You.
Hey KC, yeah I remember our conversation about H265! You're the reason why I conducted a test just for that to confirm what I claimed actually, so thanks for that ;) And thanks again for all the kind words and support. Happy I might have contributed in pushing you to also share your experience, that's why I'm here, just to share what I think works for me and hoping it'd work for you as well. Also I'm here for everyone seeking answers, pro or a beginner, I'll never spare anyone from sharing my experience if I have a relevant one to offer. Looking forward to seeing your first video! Each opinion matters
@@THEDPJOURNEY It's finally up! Hope you will find the ssd/flash drive info valuable to you in some way maybe as alternative to Crucial x9/10. Best regards looking forward to your next video too and I will keep trying to strive to get to your level.
Now this is the video/set up I've been looking for. Not trying to come out of the gate breaking the bank and getting stuck in another ecosystem while learning. TY
On this new years eve (2023) I wanted to thank you for all of your tutorials, insights and tips. I continue to grow and be inspired from your work. Happy new year.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Really happy my videos are having a positive impact, may you also have a great 2024, hopefully with your support and everyone’s, the channel will grow bigger and reach further. Thanks again and happy new year 🥳
@@THEDPJOURNEY thanks! I have solved that by getting a smaller filter lens (67mm) with a 55-67 mm adapter, almost no light comes from the back and it fits well. For the front reflection, I noticed that being very careful when glueing and aligning the adapter in a way that the filter is perfectly parallel to the lens solves the issue. Thank you for the video, it was very very useful :)
Trying to come up with simple and cheap ways to build rigs for future filming as our movement goes on adventures in Africa. Your videos are super educational and incredibly well made, and it turns out you’re also a bit of DIY genius. Awesome!
@@THEDPJOURNEY Your passions are incredibly useful! Money is scarce in Africa, so DIY solutions are key to us being able to capture high quality footage of the stories we wish to share with the world. Keep up the good work!
@@THEDPJOURNEY I was wondering where you were from. Couldn’t quite place the accent. I’m not from Africa myself but have strong ties. Most of our other members are from Africa though. Primarily Ghana. We do hope to explore all over Africa in time
I have found the Powrig Magfilter system to be a good alternative as a lens filter mount. It's basically just a plate that magnetically mounts onto the phone and the receiver is just a standard filter screw-on. You would need a case, though. It uses its own magnet to mount, and you wouldn't wanna tape another magnet onto the back of your phone.
Simply straight to the point and 1000% usable. This presentation was a piece of art from the lighting to the transitions, etc. It was one of the best meals ever to my eyes. 🎉
It's so great to see someone that thinks like me. All of the rigs you can buy are too complicated. It makes me want to do a 3D printed piece that just has a filter mount, a tripod thread, and a MagSafe attachment. Small, versatile, and easy to remove.
Exactly, I started this channel to share my experience working as a DP, what I learned, still learning and what I go through to be able to do what I do. Which sometimes means DIYing stuff. It wasn’t about reviewing gear to get them for free, I review them just because I’m considering them for my work. Thanks again for your support
Honestly beyond that point, I would just use a mirrored camera. Just because this will defy the main advantage of the iPhone: a great camera that can fit in my pocket.
Yup, I already showed the Magsafe charger option, but the phone battery lasts pretty long time anyway. If it dies, you can charge for 15 min to give you another couple of hours of runtime
For the storage, you might wanna look into (one of these days) using one of those very simple $10 USB-C external m.2 NVME adapter dongles they sell on Amazon. You can even do what I did and open up the housing for the nvme adapter and all you really use/need out of it is the PCB board that has the m.2 connector pins and stuff on it, that's attached to a USBC female port at the end of the board. It'll reduce the size by 50% or more, and you can then get yourself a couple of high-quality thermal heat dissipation pads to overlay on the nvme drive and you could get away with basically sticking the whole thing to the back of a battery bank or some other attachment you're using. This way, I was able to go from using a Samsung T5 or T9 external SSD (not a huge drive or anything) which is like the size of a pack of playing cards, down to something that's barely bigger than the size of a pack of Juicy Fruit chewing gum.
Yeah I’m actually looking into them these days, working on animated episode to feature that. Keep in mind not everyone is that deep into DIY to attach an Nvme into an enclosure. But good stuff
Good idea actually. The good. Wes is that I’m about to release a new updated episode with another version that has many examples that you just mentioned. Stay tuned, releasing in a couple of days
It's a nice cheap option, but the problem is the gap with the adapter ring for filter , it can let light coming inside the filter... not sure it will works. Of course none brands create a good concept case permission photographer to use their own existing filter, except the Polar Pro system don't let mount all anamorphic lens brand expect Moment but only on the Litechaser 14 and lens adaptor for filter mount isn't available for adding VND filter actually . Freewell solution is expensive but everything works. It's a bit frustrating having expensive filter for photography like the polar pro one and not be able to use it on the iPhone .All the best
True, in fact I forgot to mention the solution in the video with a super easy fix to that with gaff tape, but I put that in the pinned message under the video. Of course you can still go the expensive option with Freewell, but DIY is DIY, it works as expected… with a little extra work from your side
Great explanation and I made already good use of it. I do have one point of attention: one Crucial died on me during a recording after only three days of use. The BM app gave an error message and that was it. I finished the day using internal storage only. Couldn't repair it, despite using professional tools. In the end I was able to recover apx 520Gb of data (using EaseUS and Diskwarrior, both on Mac). My other Crucial worked fine. I have no idea why the SSD stopped working. I used the short flat-cable you described, and also taped the connectors to the iPhone and to the SSD as I use the setup in a dynamic situation involving unicycles (see my shorts). I didn't drop the hardware, didn't hit anything. Crucial didn't have an explanation, but they offered a replacement disk straight away. I will use that, but will also look into a setup using fast SD-cards.
Really really love the third MagSafe rig. Have you found a useful and ergonomic way to include battery power, storage and nd filter all in one? I'm building an Amazon cart as we speak. I want to be able to use that rig outdoors in sunlight, but I can't find a case that has a square/snap-on variable nd filter to go with it. It seems a regular sized ND filter would not work. Thoughts?
What a fantastic video. Great information, and very nice production values. No cuts between three different angles on the face - more concentrating on the task at hand - nice.
Haha, welcome to the club. The Ulanzi phone clamp is worth a try, allows for clamping Samsung T7 between clamp and phone case, has 1/4 20 mount. Filmmaking just got a whole lot better.👍🎥
Dear author: I'm a fan of rigging and I LOVED YOUR RIG. This video is more than I was hoping for. You're IQ must be way up 😂. Thank you so much for this vid.
These lenses are usually proprietary to the manufacturer, they would have proprietary amounts. So I don't think you'll find any DIY solution to add Lenses.
I really want to see your look and review dedicated to Sony FX30. It checks a lot of boxes and for people like me that still love APS C, it might be a great camera. Cheap, smal and lightweight lenses. There are quite a lot advantages.
in that setup phone will heat like anything. my iphone 15 pro max heats up so much when i shoot 4k 60 fps... with charging on and ssd connected it gets even more heated i think
Heat is nothing strange to video. I personally didn’t have any issues with it on this phone after almost 3 hours of shooting. Did you have any issues? Caused by heat?
@@THEDPJOURNEY I guess because I live in place where temperature is always 38-43 degree Celsius 🥲 iPhone heats a lot when I’m using heavy and while also while recording 4K videos
Such a great setup that I’ve not seen bettered after all this time! I would be interested to see how you taped up the overhangs to prevent light from entering and whether it’s good for the long term or if you now have any other ideas to shield it more permanently?
Honestly tape works so good that I didn’t consider any permanent solution. A friend of mine suggested a 3D printed solution, but again that would make it less compatible and modular
Thank you so much for your support! I’m about the finish editing the episode about H265 v ProRes this week. So stay tuned, it’ll be a big one. Thanks again
@@THEDPJOURNEY Awesome! As a content idea, you can control the BlackMagic camera app with all the Tilta Nucleus systems including the new Nano II. I did a quick one about the app and Nano II, but you have a much larger audience that would probably appreciate the content.
Great job again my man, you come up with the goods! It's pretty much what I had in mind myself, utilising the MagSafe with that crucial drive but I was going crazy just trying to find a simple filter adapter already on the market. DIY is the solution and you nailed it! Thanks dude... can't see myself shelling out $$$ for anything unless it's a lightweight, modular cage that allows universal NOT proprietary filters
fantastic! Like a puzzle! But it sure works! I have a 15promax and I want to use blackmagic app to record in Pro Res LT -more then enough for me-and I will use my Samsung T7 SSD. Thank your for breaking down your "rig"! I will use the iphone for Broll and other footage that I cannot take with my Sony FX30. PS the only accessory that I can't find is the mag safe puck...the link doesnt take me to it
I got the wrong product on Amazon when clicking on your links as I'm in the UK. What was the make and size of the velcro dots please? Great video, shame about the links not always working. But I love the smallness of this set up and that I can reuse my filters!
First of all, nice video man !!! Going to try this for iPhone 16 Pro. Also gonna look if you have a video for the 16. But anyway, I think I'm gonna try the second option, w/ the wallet...but I'm gonna try it with the MOMENT case, because they have the new SQUARE-VND filter for their case, that keeps everything super small. Your video is great tho man, great ideas ! Thx !
I did the same thing but the issue with that filter mount is the light leak from those opening on the sides. On certain situations you would even see reflection.
It happened with me a couple of times as well only with the wide lens, but I just added tape. Again it's cheaper than buying a whole new set of filters
@@THEDPJOURNEY amazing to hear! I just made the mistake of buying a rig for 49mm threads (I wanted to keep it super small). With 49mm, the widest lens is unusable, way too much vignette from one of the corners. GREAT to hear this system works. Thanks for making this, SUPER helpful! 🙌🏼
Great video! I'd watched this when it first dropped as I had just bought the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but was not shooting enough video to worry about filters and external storage. Now, however, I find myself looking for a solution wherein I can mount a VND and a black pro mist filter and the Small Rig cage I was eyeing requires, as you note, proprietary magnetic filters. I was even hoping to use the Moment case I had picked up, but it seems there may not be a solution with Moment wherein I can use the Moment case, then mount only the BPM and VND.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: I forgot to mention you need to cover the back of the filter with tape to avoid any light leaks. Here's a link to a great Blackout tape choice: geni.us/DPJBLKTAPE Thanks again
What do you mean exactly?
@@TotalControl92 yeah im curious about this too it makes me not want to get it lol
This was really confusing to me as well, but for anyone else who may have been confused, I think I may have figured it out.
Look at the overhead shot at the 2:57 mark. The INSIDE of the filter ring is 58mm so that it will fit over ALL the lenses. (Something smaller may not fit and/or could partially obscure any one of these lenses.)
But notice the *INSIDE* of this 58mm circle is also slightly *TOO LARGE* and extends beyond the OUTER EDGES of the PHONE. Notice how you can see through the ring, past the phone, and onto the table underneath - slightly in the upper left, and more so on the top edges. (Another example is the sky poking through the top of the phone during the demonstration of the filter ring at the 2:54 mark.)
This means that if you're holding the phone up, and there's any light shining from BEHIND you, that non-filtered light may possibly 'leak in' from behind you, REFLECT off the back of the ND filter, and then 'leak' - or bounce-back - onto the front-facing lenses. So you may need to 'square-up' or somehow black out those 'holes' where the 58mm ring goes beyond the edges of the phone to cut any light leaking in from around or behind you. Maybe cut out a round piece of black poster board or felt or something to fit the 82mm ring and then cut out a hole that exactly matches the rounded-square casing of the lenses and then tape that to the back of the ring. I don't know. Sounds kind of janky and I'm not even sure how big a problem this may be. I suppose I may have to spend several hundred dollars to find out! :)
Hope this helps. It wasn't obvious to me. But it was a pinned "IMPORTANT NOTE" and I found myself asking questions like... "light leaks?" ... "tape what?"
Really hoping we get some feedback if this was a fairly accurate description, if it's really much of a problem, or if any elegant solution has arisen. I might even subscribe. :) But granted... this was a big wall of words. Until then, I've moved everything out of my cart and into a wish list while I consider if I'd rather just use other, more expensive, proprietary solutions as mentioned in the introduction.
Thank you for all your hard work. There was a ton of useful information in this video!
@@davestone2792 Yes, that's what was meant, there's a gap that needs to be covered. Gaffers or electrical tape will work well.
came here to write this!
I LOVE THIS SETUP. perfect b cam to my FX3
This was easily the best breakdown of a diy setup like this that I’ve seen without buying a bunch of overpriced gear. Fantastic job man!
cheers thanks! Yeah was trying to find the most efficient and cost effective way possible. Glad I helped
Your filter adapter solution should be proclaimed from rooftops across the land! Really elegant, kind of obvious and far better than the current run of proprietary ideas.
Absolutely. Second this!
Couldn't agree more. An elegant solution that cuts through the cruft to a solution that is really needed.
W/o the proprietary options, there’s no cashing in on budget filmmakers and their needs 😂
The content of this video is a pure gold, I spent a lot of hours to find how to build a great iPhone rig with my existing filters of big cameras, but always struggling with some limitations. Here is the final answer. Thanks a lot!
Protect this man at all cost
Thank you so much
For what?
love the superglue filter solution haha, so simple and sleek!
Right?!
i wish I saw your video first! I just spent a week and $$$ figuring out how to make a portable and powered rig. Yours is much more compact and there's still room for a mic or spotlight! Bravo sir, well done!
Thank you sir! Happy you liked it. In all cases other bigger rigs have their own advantages, I'm sure it's not a total loss
that 3-part magsafe rig is absolutely genius.
Cheers! Glad you liked it
The battery mag ring combo is top tier
Thanks 🙏
I’ve been using my iPhone professionally for over a year on a daily basis with customers. Two tips:
- A cage protects your phone better. And there’s always a step up ring set that goes from 35mm to 82mm.
- Your filter adapter has openings on the back because it sticks outside your phone. That leads to reflection. Light will fall in from behind and reflect against the back of your filter. This is also solved with step up rings.
I use Beastgrip products and I’m very happy with it. Price is good.
I Did answer in the pinned comment about that gap. I just forgot to mention it in my video, check it out
Keep in mind this DIY solution is mainly for people who don’t want to invest in cages with proprietary filters that cost a lot, it’s just an easy and affordable way to use your existing filters and iPhone cover.
@@THEDPJOURNEY I agree: I’d never buy a cage where the vendor locks you in for their filters or add on lenses.
That’s the beauty of cages with a standard thread and step up rings. Meanwhile I also have an Neewer cage, also with an 58mm filter holder. I’m using a 20 year old pola filter I had from my photography hobby.
Yeah I saw that one from Neewer, I bought one myself, it came out a couple of months after I posted this episode actually
This is the best minimalist and cheapest 3-Part Magsafe Setup. More of this kind of video pls. DIY setups with the cheapest option but above the top quality! And definitely will do the job!
This is the type of stuff I come to youtube to look for. I'm going to save so much money making my lens rig.
Love the DIY, and it really shows he really knows what he needs and what he wants. Kudos to the creativity and execution. It takes heart and time.
Cheers Calvin. Thanks for the kind words
cannot thank you enough for coming up with this DIY hack. I am trying to build a small/lightweight solutiuon that also works with a waterproof case and I think you have nailed it!
Sherif, this is K.C(I rebranded), we had discussed prores vs h265 recently. Your video production and recommendations are simply well thought out, unrivaled and top class. I have even more respect now that I am trying to post and create my very first RUclips video ever. Still uploading. You will find it of value hopefully regarding SSD's for 15 pro/max.(Separately I have the Freewell gear and anamorphic 1.55X already and unfortunately there are issues and the customer service has been unsatisfactory in my case).
You are one of those whose polished work and intelligent, valuable advice about filmmaking has inspired me to try and start. Also you interacted with me even though I am a beginner with respect. Thank You.
Hey KC, yeah I remember our conversation about H265! You're the reason why I conducted a test just for that to confirm what I claimed actually, so thanks for that ;)
And thanks again for all the kind words and support. Happy I might have contributed in pushing you to also share your experience, that's why I'm here, just to share what I think works for me and hoping it'd work for you as well.
Also I'm here for everyone seeking answers, pro or a beginner, I'll never spare anyone from sharing my experience if I have a relevant one to offer.
Looking forward to seeing your first video! Each opinion matters
@@THEDPJOURNEY It's finally up! Hope you will find the ssd/flash drive info valuable to you in some way maybe as alternative to Crucial x9/10. Best regards looking forward to your next video too and I will keep trying to strive to get to your level.
Now this is the video/set up I've been looking for. Not trying to come out of the gate breaking the bank and getting stuck in another ecosystem while learning. TY
Really happy I can help. And yes, this setup should save you some money, especially that it should also be backward and forward compatible
On this new years eve (2023) I wanted to thank you for all of your tutorials, insights and tips. I continue to grow and be inspired from your work. Happy new year.
Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Really happy my videos are having a positive impact, may you also have a great 2024, hopefully with your support and everyone’s, the channel will grow bigger and reach further. Thanks again and happy new year 🥳
I've been researching on solutions for this for months and that is by far THE BEST DIY setting option I have ever seen! Excellent!!
Really glad this helped reach a solution. Thanks for your support.
Did you try it out? I am having issues with reflection of front lights
I forgot to mention that you need to tape between the filter and the phone to prevent reflections, I added that in the pinned comment
@@THEDPJOURNEY thanks! I have solved that by getting a smaller filter lens (67mm) with a 55-67 mm adapter, almost no light comes from the back and it fits well. For the front reflection, I noticed that being very careful when glueing and aligning the adapter in a way that the filter is perfectly parallel to the lens solves the issue.
Thank you for the video, it was very very useful :)
Trying to come up with simple and cheap ways to build rigs for future filming as our movement goes on adventures in Africa. Your videos are super educational and incredibly well made, and it turns out you’re also a bit of DIY genius. Awesome!
Haha, really glad my passions are useful for you. Happy I can help. Still working on another DIY one anyway if you’re interested 👍
@@THEDPJOURNEY Your passions are incredibly useful! Money is scarce in Africa, so DIY solutions are key to us being able to capture high quality footage of the stories we wish to share with the world. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much again. Where from Africa are you, I’m also from North of aafricab
@@THEDPJOURNEY I was wondering where you were from. Couldn’t quite place the accent. I’m not from Africa myself but have strong ties. Most of our other members are from Africa though. Primarily Ghana. We do hope to explore all over Africa in time
I own most of Beastgrips products. At the end of the day I only use my cage, tele lens, 77mm nd filter, and 1TB sd.
Finally the video that give me the solution for use my filters on my phone, thanks for share your brilliants ideas
I did not have luck with the 180 degree connector setup. The short cable worked fine though. Save your money IMO. The clamp is brilliant!
I have found the Powrig Magfilter system to be a good alternative as a lens filter mount. It's basically just a plate that magnetically mounts onto the phone and the receiver is just a standard filter screw-on.
You would need a case, though. It uses its own magnet to mount, and you wouldn't wanna tape another magnet onto the back of your phone.
The use of the MagSafe wallet was smart. Bravo
Wow, I just started venturing into iPhone 15 Pro Max as a legit camera. You are brilliant. I can't wait to watch more of your content.
Thanks for watching, working on more tests and will release soon. stand by. Thanks
we rarely see smart diy now a days. you are intelligent mate.
Much appreciated, thanks for the support
Simply straight to the point and 1000% usable. This presentation was a piece of art from the lighting to the transitions, etc. It was one of the best meals ever to my eyes. 🎉
Really happy it was helpful and glad you liked everything about it, thank you so much for watching and for your support
This is genius, simple and effective solution, I am thinking to maybe make something like this for my Pixel 7 too
Glad I can help
Thank you so much! I’ve been amazed by ALL the pricey options to use my big filters on my iPhone. This video is gold! 👏👏👏
Thank you so much for watching, really happy I can help
That Sir is ingenious ! 👏 simple, without all the clutter of a bulky rig - ive found my iphone filming solution ! 🙏
Really happy to hear that. Glad I can help
I'm not even a film maker. I don't want to be a film maker. I still watched the whole video anyway.
Hahaha…. Oh wow! I’m really flattered. Thanks for your support 😊
Amazing video and tips! Your resulting contraptions also look very high quality, good job man!
you do understand that now you have to be a film maker, right?
U r not alone brother
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you. Have been spending days trying to figure out what route I want to go.
Glad I can help, and yeah it took me some decent time and experimenting to reach to this DIY setup
It's so great to see someone that thinks like me. All of the rigs you can buy are too complicated. It makes me want to do a 3D printed piece that just has a filter mount, a tripod thread, and a MagSafe attachment. Small, versatile, and easy to remove.
Great minds think alike! Thanks for your support
@@THEDPJOURNEY For sure! Love to see good how-to videos made in the age of the brand reviewer.
Exactly, I started this channel to share my experience working as a DP, what I learned, still learning and what I go through to be able to do what I do. Which sometimes means DIYing stuff. It wasn’t about reviewing gear to get them for free, I review them just because I’m considering them for my work. Thanks again for your support
Genuinely excited right now.
I hope it works with the iPhone 16 pro as well
How about adding a USB-C splitter to add an external mic, such as the Rode Videomic Go II?
Honestly beyond that point, I would just use a mirrored camera. Just because this will defy the main advantage of the iPhone: a great camera that can fit in my pocket.
Some great solutions there, just what I was looking for many thanks!
Happy I can help
OMG! The wallet on top of the charger is brilliant. I’m going with that setup.
Haha, yeah I got about of positive feedback on that one.
More Serious and professional content like please! keep going with the good stuff!!!
All I need now is spliter, I can charge battery and use external SSD, or external SSD with audio recording at the same time
How about using a Mag Safe charger?
Yup, I already showed the Magsafe charger option, but the phone battery lasts pretty long time anyway. If it dies, you can charge for 15 min to give you another couple of hours of runtime
For the storage, you might wanna look into (one of these days) using one of those very simple $10 USB-C external m.2 NVME adapter dongles they sell on Amazon. You can even do what I did and open up the housing for the nvme adapter and all you really use/need out of it is the PCB board that has the m.2 connector pins and stuff on it, that's attached to a USBC female port at the end of the board. It'll reduce the size by 50% or more, and you can then get yourself a couple of high-quality thermal heat dissipation pads to overlay on the nvme drive and you could get away with basically sticking the whole thing to the back of a battery bank or some other attachment you're using.
This way, I was able to go from using a Samsung T5 or T9 external SSD (not a huge drive or anything) which is like the size of a pack of playing cards, down to something that's barely bigger than the size of a pack of Juicy Fruit chewing gum.
Yeah I’m actually looking into them these days, working on animated episode to feature that. Keep in mind not everyone is that deep into DIY to attach an Nvme into an enclosure. But good stuff
Sir, your mag safe idea is incredible. I followed your guild and built an awesome rig with an 82mm ND filter, and it has been serving me so well. ❤
Really happy to hear that. Cheers
The information in your video is very important, please tell the brand names of the accessories shown in the video. 🙏
They’re all in the description
DIY genius! Im probably not even going to do this, nor am I a filmmaker, but I enjoyed this video both for the ideas and for the production.
I don’t understand why RUclips is not notifying me when you release a video….luckily, I check now and then your channel. Great work, again. Thank you
Maybe you need to turn on “all notifications” on RUclips and in the phone settings you need to enable notifications as well.
Thanks for your support
Thank you...I have them all on for you.@@THEDPJOURNEY
How about doing.a short video using the various setups in conditions described, etc. That would be most useful. Great design.
Good idea actually. The good. Wes is that I’m about to release a new updated episode with another version that has many examples that you just mentioned. Stay tuned, releasing in a couple of days
It's a nice cheap option, but the problem is the gap with the adapter ring for filter , it can let light coming inside the filter... not sure it will works. Of course none brands create a good concept case permission photographer to use their own existing filter, except the Polar Pro system don't let mount all anamorphic lens brand expect Moment but only on the Litechaser 14 and lens adaptor for filter mount isn't available for adding VND filter actually . Freewell solution is expensive but everything works. It's a bit frustrating having expensive filter for photography like the polar pro one and not be able to use it on the iPhone .All the best
True, in fact I forgot to mention the solution in the video with a super easy fix to that with gaff tape, but I put that in the pinned message under the video. Of course you can still go the expensive option with Freewell, but DIY is DIY, it works as expected… with a little extra work from your side
that filter mount thingy is quite genius
thank you very much
Thanks man, really happy you liked it
Nice job - but what about external monitor and audio recording with external mics??
We have some not bad solutions out there from third parties via USB-C, What I thought of is a clean monitor out. I ddint add it thoguh.
BRILLIANT! Thank you for putting this together and sharing - greatly appreciated
My pleasure!
This is really a very good budget guide for beginners.
You can also buy a magnetic holder with 1/4 screw mount in it.
Yup, but that would prevent you from mounting the filter mount or ssd
Minimalist thinking. Well done!
Cheers thanks
I’ve been looking for a threaded 67mm solution. Thanks for the many alternatives and examples Thank you!
Happy to help!
this is why i subs to you way back! way to go....
Thank you so much 🙏
Stay tuned cuz I have a new rigging episode coming next
wow i saw so many gear videos so complicated. This is bar far the best!!!!
I cant find magsafe adapter. Your link aint good. Help
Where do you live? Do you have Amazon where you are?
@@THEDPJOURNEY yes, i have. I am in europe
NEEWER PA010 should work the same, and comes with a 1/4" 20 thread as a bonus. Still relatively cheap.
Great explanation and I made already good use of it. I do have one point of attention: one Crucial died on me during a recording after only three days of use. The BM app gave an error message and that was it. I finished the day using internal storage only. Couldn't repair it, despite using professional tools. In the end I was able to recover apx 520Gb of data (using EaseUS and Diskwarrior, both on Mac). My other Crucial worked fine.
I have no idea why the SSD stopped working. I used the short flat-cable you described, and also taped the connectors to the iPhone and to the SSD as I use the setup in a dynamic situation involving unicycles (see my shorts). I didn't drop the hardware, didn't hit anything.
Crucial didn't have an explanation, but they offered a replacement disk straight away. I will use that, but will also look into a setup using fast SD-cards.
Really really love the third MagSafe rig. Have you found a useful and ergonomic way to include battery power, storage and nd filter all in one? I'm building an Amazon cart as we speak.
I want to be able to use that rig outdoors in sunlight, but I can't find a case that has a square/snap-on variable nd filter to go with it. It seems a regular sized ND filter would not work. Thoughts?
What a fantastic video. Great information, and very nice production values. No cuts between three different angles on the face - more concentrating on the task at hand - nice.
Thank you so much Patrick for your appreciation of this video. Happy to offer a straight to the point video, being mindful of everyone’s time 😊
I love how neat your works are, dude!
Much appreciated, thanks
Brilliant!
Cheers thanks
Haha, welcome to the club. The Ulanzi phone clamp is worth a try, allows for clamping Samsung T7 between clamp and phone case, has 1/4 20 mount. Filmmaking just got a whole lot better.👍🎥
Which one is it? Keep in mind we need a pretty deep clamp to hold the phone +SSD+filter mount, all iphone clamps I found can only hold the phone.
Another awesome post man! Great ideas! looking forward your next one!
Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned
Dear author: I'm a fan of rigging and I LOVED YOUR RIG. This video is more than I was hoping for. You're IQ must be way up 😂. Thank you so much for this vid.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Really appreciate it
Look at the powrig filter mount. Its much more robust and small.
I checked it but didn’t find the one for 15 promax
@@THEDPJOURNEY strange, i ordered 2 of them, for 15 pro max. They are available now.
wont stray light enter from the opening on the back?
Yup, I forgot to mention that part, I use black gaff tape to close the gap. Super easy 😉
This is really crafty. Great ideas - noted! Thank you for sharing, brother! Beautiful vid, as well - obviously. 😊
very informative, thanks for such useful content
Thank you so much 👍happy you liked it
Is there a next step to adding in a lens maybe like moment anamorphic or something but in a cheap rig way ? Plus the filters ?
These lenses are usually proprietary to the manufacturer, they would have proprietary amounts. So I don't think you'll find any DIY solution to add Lenses.
Wow - this is exactly what I was searching for. Your solution is so compact and useful! Great job. Thank you very much for this video.
Much appreciated, thanks for watching
I’m back looking to build more … 4:41 looking for a smaller (?) u shape USB C adapter. Thanks again …so appreciate your videos
Great set up but what about audio ? If i need to mic for an interview ?
Hollyland Lark M2 looks good to me. I already got myself one
Love the battery idea, think I'll combine it with the filter option. Fantastic video, subscribed.
Really glad I can help. welcome aboard
I really want to see your look and review dedicated to Sony FX30. It checks a lot of boxes and for people like me that still love APS C, it might be a great camera. Cheap, smal and lightweight lenses. There are quite a lot advantages.
in that setup phone will heat like anything. my iphone 15 pro max heats up so much when i shoot 4k 60 fps... with charging on and ssd connected it gets even more heated i think
Heat is nothing strange to video. I personally didn’t have any issues with it on this phone after almost 3 hours of shooting. Did you have any issues? Caused by heat?
@@THEDPJOURNEY I guess because I live in place where temperature is always 38-43 degree Celsius 🥲 iPhone heats a lot when I’m using heavy and while also while recording 4K videos
Amazing!! To say the least. Really good to know.
My pleasure
Such a great setup that I’ve not seen bettered after all this time! I would be interested to see how you taped up the overhangs to prevent light from entering and whether it’s good for the long term or if you now have any other ideas to shield it more permanently?
Honestly tape works so good that I didn’t consider any permanent solution. A friend of mine suggested a 3D printed solution, but again that would make it less compatible and modular
@@THEDPJOURNEY Ok, thanks for the reply. I’m really looking forward to your next video and hopefully will see exactly how you’ve done it there.
Thanks for making this!
My absolute pleasure
this is insane. thank you for sharing. really really really really really great video!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind support. Glad you liked it. Please share if you can
Thanks again
The ND filter DIY rig is genius!. I can use the quality ND filters I have on my phone now :)
Absolutely genius
Cheers thanks
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your kind support
You're a genius, bro!
I appreciate that!
Great video! Please keep uploading, I've been following you since early on and have always enjoyed your work.
Thank you so much for your support!
I’m about the finish editing the episode about H265 v ProRes this week. So stay tuned, it’ll be a big one. Thanks again
@@THEDPJOURNEY Awesome! As a content idea, you can control the BlackMagic camera app with all the Tilta Nucleus systems including the new Nano II. I did a quick one about the app and Nano II, but you have a much larger audience that would probably appreciate the content.
what about using an ND filter with 77mm dimension?
It works also, but I always buy an 82 to make sure it fits all my lenses where the biggest lens I have is an 82mm
A thinking man. Great solution!
Cheers thanks
Great job again my man, you come up with the goods! It's pretty much what I had in mind myself, utilising the MagSafe with that crucial drive but I was going crazy just trying to find a simple filter adapter already on the market. DIY is the solution and you nailed it! Thanks dude... can't see myself shelling out $$$ for anything unless it's a lightweight, modular cage that allows universal NOT proprietary filters
Really happy I can help. Yeah it took me a while to find that solution for the SSD
In one word: Brilliant!
Thanks 🙏 glad you enjoyed it
Did you make a video on why shooting on 422 is better than h265?
I did make a video comparing both
fantastic! Like a puzzle! But it sure works! I have a 15promax and I want to use blackmagic app to record in Pro Res LT -more then enough for me-and I will use my Samsung T7 SSD. Thank your for breaking down your "rig"! I will use the iphone for Broll and other footage that I cannot take with my Sony FX30. PS the only accessory that I can't find is the mag safe puck...the link doesnt take me to it
Glad you liked it, Happy to help. Thanks for watching
I had the same problem looking for a simple filter holder. This is really clever. 👍
Glad I can help. Thanks for watching 👍👍
I got the wrong product on Amazon when clicking on your links as I'm in the UK. What was the make and size of the velcro dots please? Great video, shame about the links not always working. But I love the smallness of this set up and that I can reuse my filters!
First of all, nice video man !!! Going to try this for iPhone 16 Pro. Also gonna look if you have a video for the 16. But anyway, I think I'm gonna try the second option, w/ the wallet...but I'm gonna try it with the MOMENT case, because they have the new SQUARE-VND filter for their case, that keeps everything super small. Your video is great tho man, great ideas ! Thx !
Does placing a filter in front of the iphone lenses affect the iPhone sound recording?
It would a bit yes. But you should not rely much on it anyway, I’d record externally or just use wireless mics for iPhone
Oh well. Awaiting your next episode!
Thanks for watching!
I did the same thing but the issue with that filter mount is the light leak from those opening on the sides. On certain situations you would even see reflection.
It happened with me a couple of times as well only with the wide lens, but I just added tape. Again it's cheaper than buying a whole new set of filters
Amazing idea! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thanks for watching
Amazing. Thanks for this. Question. Will there be any crazy vignetting on the widest lens?
Not at all, since that’s an 82mm filter there’s no way to see any of its edges. Not sure about other brands though with 67mm filters.
@@THEDPJOURNEY amazing to hear! I just made the mistake of buying a rig for 49mm threads (I wanted to keep it super small). With 49mm, the widest lens is unusable, way too much vignette from one of the corners. GREAT to hear this system works. Thanks for making this, SUPER helpful! 🙌🏼
My absolute pleasure, glad I can help
great solution with the battery! How would you connect a cable mic to the iphone if the port is already used for the SSD?
Great video! I'd watched this when it first dropped as I had just bought the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but was not shooting enough video to worry about filters and external storage. Now, however, I find myself looking for a solution wherein I can mount a VND and a black pro mist filter and the Small Rig cage I was eyeing requires, as you note, proprietary magnetic filters. I was even hoping to use the Moment case I had picked up, but it seems there may not be a solution with Moment wherein I can use the Moment case, then mount only the BPM and VND.
Thanks for your comment, and yeah, I wasn’t a fan of how brands we’re trying to bring us into a new costly ecosystem
Best video for beginners. Do you have a yt shorts version ?
Thanks for the comment, no, I don’t have a short version for it