ShiftCam launch SnapGrip, a portable, compact, magnetic grip, dock and charger
ShiftCam, a global mobile photography accessories company, has today launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new SnapGrip – a compact battery grip for all types of creatives. The Kickstarter campaign commences on 31st May at 5pm UK time/midnight 1st June US time and will run for a 60-day period with shipping expected in August 2022. Early bird pledges for the SnapGrip itself start at $63 whilst the SnapGrip system [SnapGrip, SnapLight and SnapPod] start at $99, a discount of 35% from the RRP of $149.97. SnapGrip will be available in a choice of Midnight, Abyss Blue, Blue Jay, Chalk Pink and Pink Pomelo, designed to complement and enhance any mobile phone. Other exclusive bundles are also available which include some of the ShiftCam lenses and a convenient carry bag from Doughnut.
Everyone has a story to be shared, in its own way, in its own time and with its own expression. Following on from the phenomenal success of the multi award winning ProGrip, ShiftCam has designed clever, incredibly useful smartphone accessories that let creativity go wild. The SnapGrip makes producing quality photographs and videos an absolute breeze – it really is as simple as snap, grip, shoot!
The SnapGrip system comprises of a SnapGrip, the SnapLight LED ring light and the SnapPod tripod all of which attach together magnetically. Each component can work individually, together, and in any combination. SnapGrip is a portable, lightweight compact grip, dock and charger that allows users to shoot on a mobile phone quickly, securely, and comfortably. With a universal fit and magnetic mounting system, it’s easy to attach – everything simply snaps on. SnapGrip works with virtually any smartphone and is MagSafe compatible. Designed with portability in mind it fits into any pocket or bag so it’s always on hand to capture that special family moment, to make a quick TikTok or film a music set.
By focusing on the essential parts of a DSLR, ShiftCam has kept the design of SnapGrip minimal, and the wireless shutter button makes it easy to create great content on the move. It also doubles as a Qi wireless battery pack which can charge a mobile phone during shooting so always ready for the next adventure. Its pivot system makes it simple to switch between landscape and portrait, so whether an avid Instagrammer, crazy about TikTok, a Facebook fan or keen to share cooking skills with others, SnapGrip lets passion be the focus. The Snaplight, which helps to eliminate harsh shadows and provides soft, even lighting can point in the direction of the rear camera or flip backward as required and has four levels of brightness to choose from. The SnapPod can be used as a tabletop dock or as a video selfie stick making taking that perfect selfie or enhanced FaceTime call an absolute breeze.
The Kickstarter campaign commences 31st May at 5pm UK time/midnight 1st June US time and will run for a 60-day period with shipping expected in August 2022. Early bird pledges for the SnapGrip itself start at $63 whilst the SnapGrip system [SnapGrip, SnapLight and SnapPod] start at $99, a discount of 35% from the RRP of $149.97. SnapGrip will be available in a choice of Midnight, Abyss Blue, Blue Jay, Chalk Pink and Pink Pomelo, designed to complement and enhance any mobile phone. Other exclusive bundles are also available which include some of the ShiftCam lenses and a convenient carry bag from Doughnut.
About ShiftCam
In early 2017, ShiftCam was founded with a mission to reinvent mobile photography, making it even more convenient, compact and comprehensive. Its aim is to enable the most seamless transition from smartphone to professional camera. The founders of ShiftCam believe that the ability to take the perfect photo should be accessible to everyone, not just professionals. With a series of products that enhance mobile photography, now anyone can simply pick up their mobile device and capture precious memories in a creative way.
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Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)
