SmallRig iPhone Filters: A Must-See Review!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Which Filters Should You Get?
02:13 - What I like about these Filters?
03:39 - What I don’t like about these Filters
04:19 - Magnets
06:03 - Compatibility
06:49 - Adapter Ring
07:13 - Final Thoughts

[NassimAbassiFilms]

Thank you Benett for the tip. I mean the only thing that was bothering me with the small rig filter system was the "loose" adapter ring as sometimes it fell off with the filter on it. I will use your tip using a tape! Cheers for this idea! Looking forward to more videos from you with the iPhone 15ProMax.

[MaximoJoshua]

I prefer the neewer system, because even though it might be convenient to use magnets, I prefer using standard filters. I can use ANY 67mm filter, and those same filters can also be used on interchangeable lenses that support them. For me, one of my design constraints in my iPhone rig was that every piece (aside from the iPhone cage) should be able to be transferred to a mirrorless if I decided to upgrade. Screwing them on can be annoying but it is also a little more stable if i mount it on a car or something.

[ArchivosOscuross]

Which one can you recommend for my iPhone 13 (I don't use the Pro).

[maroseyy]

can I use this for iPhone 14 pro max ?

[ricksutter]

Benett, what tripod are you using in the video at 07:32:00? It doesn't look like a Freewell Carbon Travel tripod

[transformd]

Hi thank you, great video ... Can you please help me get the Black mist filter for the shift cam lenses? I have ordered Anamorphic 1.33x and 60mm tele ... What is the size of black mist filter should I get? I have ordered the Shiftcam pro grip for iPhone 16 pro max ... and shift cams iPhone case to mount their lenses.. but I want to get the right black mist filter for this.. can you please help me ? thank you

[nicolaspablo]

Very clear explanation and great review. Is it possible that the vignetting might be reduced if you use the 67MM filters?

[nenavredimka]

Thank You for a great & useful video!
May I ask - I have a Smallrig Cage for Iphone Pro MAX 15 and Sandmarc ND. What is compatible ring to marry them?

[iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Appreciate your sharing, Benett. I've encountered identical issues with these filters. While I'm a fan of SmallRigs equipment, it's crucial for them to address these issues promptly. Otherwise, customers might opt for the Neewer system instead.

[KeatonHabeck]

Quick question: what's the best solution for when you need a filter that's greater than 1-5 stops? Do you stack two of them?

Sorry for being late to the party lol

[manius_dive]

Na niemiecki

Hello,

I have a question regarding the SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max Co-Design Edition. Do I need to change the adapter to the 17mm thread lens backplate for iPhone 15 Pro Max / 15 Pro Cage every time I want to attach a lens? And then, if I want to mount an ND filter, do I have to switch it back to the original one again? Is there any way to mount both a filter and a lens without having to change the adapter?

[mindibody]

Did you try to put filter grip on another mount? About Timecode on 4:12

[bester]

I'm using 82mm Haida VND filter, but it has the disadvantage of reflecting light due to the large filter diameter, so I was looking at Smolig filter 67mm, but I changed my mind.

[gabricks]

To be honest the M mount is kind of a weird choice for small rig because the Moment M series do not work anymore with later generation phones for instance the 15 series phones, I wish they made a filter adapter that would fit on the t series plate instead of

[seanwilson]

One think that I’ve really been struggling with is finding a way to use smallrig’s camera cage with standard threaded filters instead of smallrig’s proprietary magnetic filters.

[jessfilmdiaries]

Can you use these filters without the small ring cage?

[claytonyukiovideomaker]

Hi Benett! Thank you for the amazing video!
Please, could you tell me wich adapter works better with Sandmarc lens?

[dudsondc]

Hy benett !!! The filters from programms are not good ??? I take the filters from youcut and i think from the strong filters the quality of the Video is bad... is that right?? Its all filters from Programms and apps are bad ???

[achavesbarrantes]

Thank you for the video! I recently got one, is great! but only complaint I have is they decided to use the M-mount instead the T-Mount. I check with SmallRig, they still don't have a T-Series filter mount

[bobapatt]

Thanks for nu the video and honest thoughts. I returned the Smallrig Cage and the 52mm system. Switched to the Reeflex G-serie and 67mm filters with a universal cage. Best system 😊