SmallRig has released the "All-In-One Mobile Video Kit"

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First of all, what is SmallRig’s smartphone rig?
A universal rig that can be used with a variety of smartphones
Handle for mounting M.2 SSD
4 in 1 USB hub with PD 100W charging port, USB-C 3.1 and two USB-C 2.0 interfaces
Adjustable 67mm magnetic filter attachment
Wireless button with shutter button and zoom button that can be switched between iOS and Android

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_01 — Main product contents. Parts that almost fill the screen

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_02 — There are 1/4 threaded holes and cold shoe mounts all around the cage.

Originally, the All-In-One Mobile Video Kit was a series released by SmallRig for generations, but what makes this product special is that it is a version designed in collaboration with influencer and video creator Brandon Li. At first glance, the design looks very similar to the regular All-In-One Mobile Video Kit, but the included parts and grips are quite different.

First of all, what is SmallRig’s smartphone rig?

SmallRig’s smartphone rigs have been well-known for some time, but they have been featured especially recently. It’s still fresh in our memory that they appeared in the making of The Weeknd’s new music video, which was shot with the iPhone 16 Pro series and released in conjunction with the recent announcement of the new iPhone.

Apple has already become a tradition with its series of famous artists’ music videos shot on iPhones. Following last year’s Olivia Rodrigo, this year’s The Weeknd

This is the making of the music video.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_03 — The making of the video features SmallRig’s All-in-One Video Kit Basic (Product ID: 4121)
Image: Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | The Weeknd “Dancing In The Flames” | Behind the Scenes

SmallRig’s products are characterized by their practical design and low price. Perhaps the expression “they hit the spot” is the perfect description.

A universal rig that can be used with a variety of smartphones

Since the iPhone 15 Pro series became capable of shooting with Apple Log, various rigs have been released by various companies. A particularly representative rig other than SmallRig is TILTA’s TILTA Khronos, which has most of the functions of this All-In-One Mobile Video Kit, but it also has cooling capabilities, but is designed specifically for the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_04 — TILTA Khronos

This All-In-One Mobile Video Kit is a universal rig that can be attached to not only iPhones but also various smartphones including the Galaxy.

The smartphone industry is constantly changing, but having this All-In-One Mobile Video Kit means you don’t have to buy a new rig even if you change your smartphone, which is a huge advantage.

Handle for mounting M.2 SSD

One of the features of this All-In-One Mobile Video Kit is the handle that can store an M.2 SSD. The M.2 SSD can be stored in the same way as a magazine can be stored in a pistol, and by connecting a cable to the USB-C port on the handle, you can save shooting data such as ProRes from your smartphone to the M.2 SSD.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_05 — You can plug a USB-C cable into the USB-C port at the bottom of the grip.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_06 — The light will turn on when a connection with an external device is confirmed.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_07 — Press the round button to pull out the M.2 SSD holder like a pistol magazine.

M.2 SSD is a high-speed storage used in computers, but the All-In-One Mobile Video Kit (SmallRig x Brandon Li co-designed version) has a novel idea of building an M.2 SSD into the handle. However, because the handle is directly powered by the smartphone battery, the smartphone’s battery runs out quickly and stable recording is not possible.

SmallRig recommends using an external power source to power both the side handle and your smartphone. You should consider powering a necessity.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_11 — Align the terminals together, click them together, and tighten the screw on the top of the SSD to lock the SSD and grip. Then, return the holder to the handle and you’re done. Be careful, as it will heat up easily once you start using it. You can change the height of the handle by pressing the silver button in the image and sliding it up and down.

4 in 1 USB hub with PD 100W charging port, USB-C 3.1 and two USB-C 2.0 interfaces

Recently, various smartphone rigs and the accompanying SSDs, microphones, etc. have been appearing one after another, but the most troublesome thing about them is the “wiring”. Since smartphones only have one USB-C port, it is impossible to connect a microphone, SSD, and mobile battery at the same time. In this situation, this USB-C hub has appeared.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_12 — 4-in-1 USB-C Hub with PD / USB-C 3.1 / USB-C 2.0 Audio Adapter

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_13 — There are four ports

Other than SmallRig, there are many other USB-C hubs for smartphones that are appearing one after another, but this one from SmallRig comes equipped with a male cold shoe adapter, making it easy to attach to a rig.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_14 — You can attach it to the cold shoe mount on the cage like this

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_15 — For example, Kondor Blue, a company that sells USB-C Media Hub for iPhone 15/16, does not have a male cold shoe adapter, but instead has an HDMI port, so you can monitor your iPhone.
Image: Kondor Blue

Adjustable 67mm magnetic filter attachment

This rig can be fitted with a variety of smartphones, and the filter attachments are compatible with a variety of smartphones, starting with the iPhone.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_16 — The height of the filter panel can be adjusted by loosening the screw at the bottom right of the image.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_17 — The anti-glare magnetic plate attached to the filter panel is pasted with a material similar to that used for film cameras to block extraneous light from entering.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_18 — Comes with an anti-glare magnetic plate that is compatible with the camera modules of various smartphones.

The filter diameter is 67mm, which is a large filter size that is less likely to cause vignetting even with ultra-wide-angle lenses. However, the All-In-One Mobile Video Kit (SmallRig x Brandon Li co-designed version) only supports magnetic filters. Please note that you can only use SmallRig filters.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_19 — The filter is attached with a magnet

However, if you use a screw-in adapter such as the one included with the separately sold “Detachable Filter Adapter (M Mount) 67mm”, you can use regular screw-in filters from other manufacturers with this All-In-One Mobile Video Kit (co-designed by SmallRig x Brandon Li).

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_20 — Detachable Filter Adapter (M-Mount) 67mm screw-in adapter (center of image). Converts magnetic filters into regular screw-in filters.

Wireless button with shutter button and zoom button that can be switched between iOS and Android

So far, the All-In-One Mobile Video Kit (co-designed by SmallRig x Brandon Li) has been packed with features, but there’s more. You can connect your smartphone to the included wireless button via Bluetooth. However, if you just want to connect to Bluetooth and wirelessly release the shutter on your smartphone, you can also use the SmallRig handle that has been on the market for a while. The latest update is that you can now zoom and focus with the wireless button, and you can now switch between operating your iOS and Android smartphones.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_21 — The Wireless Control & Quick Release Side Handle has been sold by SmallRig for some time. This only allows you to release the shutter on your smartphone via Bluetooth.
Image: SmallRig

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_23 — You can remove the button and use it to remotely control your smartphone, which is useful for remotely releasing the shutter or adjusting the focus.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_24 — This silver lever allows you to focus or zoom.

241111_ModernSmartphone_08_25 — Another major feature is that you can switch between iPhone and Android smartphones.

So, what do you think of the SmallRig All-In-One Mobile Video Kit (co-designed by SmallRig x Brandon Li) that is packed with features that I wanted as an iPhoneographer? Nowadays, there are many smartphone rigs and parts available, but I think the most important thing is to determine what is missing in your smartphone photography.

However, this All-In-One Mobile Video Kit (co-designed by SmallRig x Brandon Li) is highly recommended as a rig that provides as many functions as possible for those who don’t know what to do.

takumifone (Takumi Yamazaki) | Profile
iPhoneographer, videographer, writer, director, editor. His main job is to shoot corporate promotional videos and music videos with the iPhone and create videos that don’t look like they were shot with an iPhone. He also holds seminars and writes articles on how to set up the iPhone to create cinema-like footage. takumifone.com