10 Pro iPhone Accessories for microMovie Filmmakers

Written by Mal Sherlock
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Published on March 4, 2014
Mal Sherlock
Adorama ALC

No doubt about it, the iPhone has become the primary camera for shooting photos. It has also become the goto camera for shooting video and sharing on platforms like Vine, Cinemagram, Lightt & Directr.

microMOVIE FILMMAKERS

Action Sports Cases: Waterproof $79:99 -$129.99

These cases provide some serious waterproofing for the iPhone. These case’s are perfect for recording water sports, skiing, or boating. The Hitcase Pro & Optrix XD5 also comes with a wide angle lens. Both cases can be attached and mounted to sports equiptments to record crazy adventures.

  • Mophie
  • Hitcase
  • Optrix

Left : Mophie OutRide Multisport Kit (coming soon for iPhone 5)

Right: Hitcase Pro Waterproof and Ruggedized Mountable Case

Optrix: Optrix XD5 for iPhone 5 (coming soon for the iPhone 5)

Learn more about the Sport Cases:

Waterproof Cases

These cases provide some serious waterproofing for the iPhone. These case’s are perfect for recording water sports, skiing, or boating. The Hitcase Pro & Optrix XD5 also comes with a wide angle lens. Both cases can be attached and mounted to sports equiptments to record crazy adventures.

  • Lifeproof
  • DiCaPac

Left :LifeProof Fre Case for iPhone 5

Right: DiCAPac WPC10S Waterproof Smartphone Case for iPhone._SKU_ DIPWPC10SPK.jpeg

Cinema Cases: $79:99 -$99.99

The cases for mobile moviemaking are used to add stability when shooting with the iPhone. They also have accessory mounting options for lights, microphones and other accessories. These cases enable amature and pro filmmakers to capture the best possible images with interchangable lens for flexabile shooting options.

  • ALM
  • Phocus

Left:ALM mCAMLITE Complete Kit for iPhone 5

Right:Phocus Three Lens Bundle with Accent Case for iPhone 5

Read more about shooting with DSLR Lens.

360 Video: $59.95

These case wong exactly protect your iPhone from

There Lens and case attachments enable you to capture and record 360 degree panoramic video. The video is uploaded to a web platform where youcan share the content.

  • Eyesee
  • Kogeto

Left: EyeSee360 GoPano Micro for iPhone 5

Right: Kogeto Dot iPhone5

POV Video $89.95

If you cant wait for Google glass, then this might meet your needs for recording events.

TIPS:

  • Choose the case that best suits your needs. Having more than one case is not a bad idea.
  • All these cases can be used with flexible tripod mounts and minitripods