r/smartphonefilming

I shot this fashion video with the iPhone 17 Pro in 4K ProRes Log 2 using the Blackmagic Camera app with a Smallrig cage and a 1TB LaCie SSD. You can see the final result on my channel.

Been shooting short interview clips for a while, mostly local stuff, people at events, that kind of thing. the constant problem was always getting my reactions and the person Im talking to in the same take without either lugging two cameras or cutting between angles in post and hoping the audio lines up.

Got a z fold 8 recently and the dual recording thing has kind of quietly solved that for me. Front and rear rolling at the same time so I get them and me in one file and it gives you a few layout options for how the two feeds sit together.

the part that makes it click on a folding phone specifically is the cover screen shows the other person a preview window too. Really nice both subjects can see themselves in frame!

Not saying it replaces a proper two camera setup for anything serious. But for quick turnaround stuff where setup time matters more than perfect quality its been hard to go back

Not my photo but just a good example of the dual record feature

POV: Left my fulltime job - to pursue content creation - no budget restriction.

I already have an Instagram + YouTube channel and want to upgrade my video setup.

My content:

• Weekly YouTube tutorials (x1 a week)
• Vlogs documenting building my SaaS, with a slightly cinematic feel
• Regular Claude/AI tutorial Reels
• Proper studio lighting already sorted (key + backlight)
• Currently using an iPhone 17 Pro, but I’d like a dedicated device for video

Would you stick with the iPhone 17 PRO, get a mirrorless camera, get the DJI Pocket 4, or wait for a possible Pocket 4 Pro?

If you’d choose a camera, which one and why?

Thanks in advance for anyone who is putting efforts to write.

I just hit 100K on Insta! (I create content around product design.) - @shai.hq

And I have an iPhone 17 Pro. But honestly, while we talk about all the technicalities, I can’t convince myself that iPhone 17 Pro stock footage could come anywhere close to the cinematic shots from the DJI Pocket 4.

In fact, I believe that small cinematic upgrade could really elevate my videos.

Please prove me wrong!

Hi all,

I am currently trying to determine what would be the best ssd and hub option for my iPhone 17 Pro. I need it for my work as I do a lot of filming on my phone and need it to easily transfer to my computer for editing. I have looked a numerous options over the past week however I see that the iPhone 17 appears to have difficultly with all of them.

As a result, I am between two options. The Lexar Professional Go w/ hub or Freewell Pro Hub. They both appear to have issues surrounding the iPhone 17 however, it appears everyone of these SSDs have the same issue. Of these two, which would you get.

If I am wrong and their is one that works extremely well with the iPhone 17 Pro, please let me know.

I just left my full time job as a Product designer. 10 years :)

On the side I’ve built a personal brand on insta with 90k+ followers.

Now going full time into content creation also building my own SaaS :)

Wanted to go all in. But don’t want the hassle of DSLR. What should I be doing?

Any suggestions or personal experience

Medium of content: Insta & Youtube

Hi Im new to Iphone photography and photography in general and was just wondering if an 18mm wide lens works on a basic Iphone 17? Ive watched some Youtube but the lens are used mostly on the Pro versions. I will be using the Blackmagic camera app but not sure if i have to toggle some settings in order for the external 18mm wide lens to work? Also whats the best Basic iphone 17 camera settings for blackmagic to get a cinematic look? Again all ive seen are the pro versions which uses the Prores Raw or log. I am a noob to all this so any explanation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I’ve got a beast cage and the anamorphic lens they sell, but I originally got that rig for music videos. Should I skip that for just shooting outdoor footage for YouTube? Using an iPhone 17 pro max

Hi everyone, could you suggest any affordable ND Filters?

Budget : 3-5k (under $50 or 5000rs)

My device : Iphone 15 pro max

My phone's camera isn't very good, but I still want to create YouTube videos. I'm looking for ways to improve the video quality so my content looks more professional, even with the camera I have.

Is there any way I can find a work around to this problem?