Interesting new MagSafe accessories. $10 stick on adaptor seems good.
And iOS shouldn’t call it a “camera” since there isn’t actually a chamber!
The chamber is very small but it’s there.
The people who think recording digital video must not be called "filming" are very small, but they're there.
By the time you buy a low end light and mic you looking at maybe $150 total?
Smallrig has quality built gear for around $170 on their site and Amazon.
If use Amazon and have a CC you can use points on you can knock down the cost.
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Smartphone-Stabilizer-Microphone-Streaming/dp/B0978RB9DL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=93MX8WKLP3J1&keywords=SmallRig+Professional+Phone+Video+Rig+Kit+for+Vlogging+&+Live+Streaming+3384&qid=1648587331&sprefix=smallrig+professional+phone+video+rig+kit+for+vlogging+&+live+streaming+3384,aps,488&sr=8-3
The side handles alone are $29 each if brought separately. The tripod below is $39 if brought separately.
If your interest is mainly family video you don't need a +$200 mic, a Rode Video Mirco @ $54 will do just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMicro-Compact-Camera-Microphone/dp/B015R0IQGW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1O5Z28H5UXIVF&keywords=rode+videomicro&qid=1648588759&sprefix=rode+video+micro,aps,77&sr=8-3
However for connecting the mic to iPhone you'll also need a TRS to TRRS patch cable and and the Apple lighting to 3.5 mil adapter.
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Ancable TRS to TRRS Cable, 3.5mm Male to Male Right Angle Adaptor Cable Compatible for Rode SC7, iPhone, Smartphone Connect, VideoMic, VideoMicro Go, BOYA
Ancable TRS to TRRS Cable, 3.5mm Male to Male Right Angle Adaptor Cable Compatible for Rode SC7, iPhone, Smartphone Connect, VideoMic, VideoMicro Go, BOYAwww.amazon.com
A more slick mic is the Deity V-Mic D4 Duo Microphone. It has a input jack, output jack and front and rear facing mics, so if you want to narrate a video you flick the switch on top to rear facing mic. $68 on Amazon.
(Still will need TRS to TRRS patch cable and Apple lighting to 3.5 mm adapter)![]()
Deity V-Mic D4 Duo Video Microphone Dual Mono/Stereo Recording Interview Mic with Shock Mount for Vlog Pocket Cam DSLR Camera
Fearure: 1.Dual Cardioid Pickup Patterns 2. Low noise circuitry 3. AUX Input for lavaliers microphones or wireless receivers 4. Rycote LYRE shockmount 5. 1/4″ and 3/8″ threaded mounting options The D4 DUO weighs only 40 grams which makes it one of the lightest compact camera microphones on the ma...www.amazon.com
Review of both Rode and Deity:
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