Here's a simple modification for turning any Contour brand case ($30) into a sturdy iPhone tripod mount. This do-it-yourself design by Scott Patrick is a fairly cheap solution for the serious video geek. I like the idea of using an iPhone case that adds extra protection should some duck-footed, wonder-klutz kick the tripod while your device is mounted.
The only objection I have is that I prefer to shoot video in landscape perspective rather than portrait. Which appears to be an easy adjustment with Scott's mod seen here. I guess you can always use the tripod for the landscape tilt. Even so I have little use for video in portrait mode.
Here's what you'll need:
- iPhone Contour Case
- Angled aluminum
- 1-1/2" x (quarter twenty) 1/4-20" bolt
- Lock washer
- 1" nylon sleeve
- (quarter twenty) 1/4-20" coupling nut
Excellent innovation in telecommunication industry. Is it economy?
Posted by: Shams | October 06, 2009 at 01:51 AM
Just announced -
A rotating iPhone tripod mount and holder
(versions are available for iPhones with or without a case/skin) -
http://thoughtout.biz/node/41
For FREE, proven, home-brew steady-cam plans and/or a kit -
http://steadycam.org
Posted by: Marc | July 18, 2009 at 06:07 PM