A Minimalist Sub-$40 Filmmaking Rig for iPhone 17 Pro (With One Notable Caveat)
A Minimalist Sub-$40 Filmmaking Rig for iPhone 17 Pro (With One Notable Caveat)
The updated JJC MagSafe Filter Mount could be one of the most versatile and affordable ways to use 67mm ND filters on an iPhone — including the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The JJC MagSafe MFS-III even works with some Android phones, such as the Pixel 10 Pro, using Pixel Snap. If you’re aiming for proper filmic motion blur with ND filters, this ultra-simple setup may be one of the best sub-$40 minimalist filmmaking rigs available — though there is one important limitation you’ll want to know about.
This video covers: ✔️ What’s included in the JJC MFS-III MagSafe Filter Mount box? ✔️ Device Compatibility (what models of iPhone and Android does it work with?) ✔️ Using it with cases (Freewell, Apple FineWoven, etc.) ✔️ Best ND filters to use (budget + premium) ✔️ Using the JJC filter mount on Pixel 10 Pro + Android phones with MagSafe stickers ✔️ Cold shoe + tripod mounting ✔️ Light-leaks — are they a problem and how to fix? ✔️ How it compares to premium dedicated options like the Freewell Pro Filmmaker Case.
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