5 Creative Shots with iPhone 15 Pro Max Kit (SmallRig x Brandon Li)

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Why a mobile cage?
01:13 - What are the Features?
04:01 - How to get creative shots?
09:21 - Who is the mobile video cage for?

[@aurimasmaldzius5345]

Great video, this cage is awesome, really starts creating sparks in your mind and makes you wanna pick it up and go explore the possibilities.

[@BenettGraezer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ianjoc00]

Pre ordered mine today! 😊

[@BenettGraezer]

Nice!!

[@briangraezer3416]

Just ordered mine!!🎉

[@BenettGraezer]

Nice!!

[@olaleyeabiodun6625]

Great job always ❤🎉

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you! 😊

[@percisewindomcreative1195]

Detailed quality and entertaining review

[@BenettGraezer]

Much appreciated!

[@raychew320]

the one you introduced compared with freewell grip, which one will you recommend? if you can only choose either one, one more question is the freewell lense can use on the small rig cage ? or need to buy the external M-mount backplate only can use it ?

[@sam79icloud61]

Good work as usual

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks man 💯

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

I have a universal one, a previous version with handles, and a battery bank holder for a galaxy phone. This one has a different mechanism to hold the phone. Just yesterday, I ordered the rig case without accessories. I like smallrig accessories and have some more from this company

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you like it 💯

[@nyronwaite]

Amazing video!

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks!

[@VanessaSellis]

Fantastic 😍 😍 😍 😍

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks 🤗

[@mdd83646]

What filter adapter did you use? Have a link? I bought a small rig filter adapter for M series but it isn’t compatible for iPhone 15 Pro… and the instructions only show how to connect to iPhone 14 M series.

[@AnlaAhoY]

Wooow ❤❤❤ nice explanation ❤❤

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you liked it

[@drawartgallery]

Very good, thanks you for your sharing

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you too

[@AlucardSafarigames]

What is the SSD attachment model compatible with this rig? and what is the compatible model of light attachment? Thank you

[@facto_mix]

Nice job ❤

[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you like it :)

[@assadaliassadali2427]

Assaali from Kenya Mombasa Africa love your videos brother always like your videos brother

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks man, appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@josephchan0749]

Great review. Thanks for the Black magic setting walk thru. Can you also stack the SmallRig 52mm Magnetic Circular Polarizers Filter on top of the VND together, so its double awesome.

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes you can stack them 👍🏻

[@minidv7596]

it remind me of the Sharp Viewcam many decades ago :)

[@chrisbogart687]

Love this cage. The quick release handles were a great upgrade. I have the older rigs and the screw handles were a pain. I use a MagSafe wallet to hold my Crucial X9 4Tb SSD to the front of the iPhone to keep the size small. The BMC app is a game changer and love it also. Good review and insights.

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you so much for watching! Appreciate it :)

[@mattempyre]

What magsafe wallet do you use for that?

[@chrisbogart687]

@@mattempyre One with a cutout in the bottom and elastic sides. There’s a number of them on line.

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

what brand of lenses and filters fit those small rig mounts. Moment T series lenses are good quality compared to the M mount. Does the Freewell lens and filter fit with it? liked the Brandon Li with his signature one. unfortunately, I use Galaxy s22 with a smallig universal cage with 2 side handles with Bluetooth buttons. I have a small rig with many accessories, as well as Ulanzi and Telesin(mostly for Gopro). both small rig and Ulanzi, Telesin are high-quality stuff.

[@BenettGraezer]

No unfortunately, the Freewell and their filters do not fit.

[@tonnymosesevans6253]

Thanks bro! Please let me know whether small rig has cages for other iphones like iphon 6,7,8 and SE.

[@BenettGraezer]

You can check out smallrigs website to see if they have compatible cages for your iPhone.

[@DavieMorgan]

Hey Benett. I’m doing your course at the moment and wow it’s amazing I’m learning a lot and well done to you for your teaching. This smallrig cage. Can you mount SANDMARC lenses and filters?

[@BenettGraezer]

Awesome, happy to hear that! If you additionally purchase the 17mm backplate you can swap it out and use it with Sandmarc Lenses :)

[@Andy_Workflow]

Hello, I have a problem with the ultra wide angle and the filter attachment on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. The filter can be seen at the top left and therefore the image is disturbed. Can you please help me. Thank you and best regards :)

[@aravindhallu9907]

What is your camera hhome page? Is it really mobile camera settings 😒🙄 tell that camera app name …🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@whatsvensaw2643]

What are the advantages over a gimbal? As I already have a gimbal, I'm wondering whether it makes sense. I can already attach filters and lenses with the appropriate accessories.

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for your question. Using a gimbal will definitely overall give you more stable results. However if your going for that natural handheld look using a rig with dual handle will help you achieve that. You also have more freedom in movement and the leaning curve is smaller. Also you are much quicker grabbing shots while still having stability. Hope that helped :)

[@whatsvensaw2643]

Many thanks. That makes sense. Thank you for the video.

[@ngonzale3]

Great product. Are we able to add external or wireless audio to this? If so, how?

[@BenettGraezer]

Thx! You can add wireless mic using a splitter

[@waikwokchoong7528]

Thanks for the video. I have a gimbal. How is this rig differ from gimbal in terms of a stable shot?

[@BenettGraezer]

A gimbal keeps your horizon leveled at all times

[@goldenearsvideography]

Do you know if there are any other lens options like misting, stronger ND and Anamorphic that will fit the Smallrig?

[@Thienology]

Just get a universal cage from them. It is more flexible in many ways.

[@HoustonTibbs]

The short usb-c cable you have linked is not the same one in the video, it doesn’t fit the cage and I wasted money on it, all good though.

[@AlparslanUyghur]

👍nice

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you!

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

As I did buy the phone when it came out. I’d want to try some of these for some shots on the geese/swans I feed everyday. Well tamed and they will follow me and will get some great shots of them.

[@BenettGraezer]

Do that man 👍🏻 Have fun shooting

[@alexron2023]

wouldn't it be a problem using the ND filter then blocking the microphone ND filter ?

[@SAMIAMFNX]

Should I get the 15 pro in July or wait for the 16 pro? Love the video btw

[@BenettGraezer]

Thx! If you can wait, I recommend getting the 16 pro :)

[@edgargee408]

Won’t fit

[@fesiunnatalia4091]

Is this kit suitable for iPhone 15 pro? If not, can you tell me where to buy the same one for 15 pro? Thank you! You have very cool videos!❤

[@BenettGraezer]

This one is only compatible with the pro max. There is a black version which works with the pro model which I‘ve linked below :)

[@rexliu2334]

After I watched your video I ordered the cage and moment anamorphic lens plus 67mm ND filter, now I don’t know which gimbal I should buy, zhiyun M3s or M2s which is lighter and cheaper, or Moza aircross s? Please provide your recommendations thank you very much!

[@BenettGraezer]

I would go for the Zhiyun M3s or the Hohem iSteadyMT2

[@rexliu2334]

Thanks much!

[@gangs0846]

This video is good. However the iphone shot should have been not that color graded and edited. Why not same as your main camera? So we could see the difference

[@backtolifesneakers1]

I feel like the footage wasn’t that great either. iPhone footage looked shaky and over saturated to me

[@timelapsescapes]

Benett I have the Brandon Li small rig cage for my iphone 15pro max.I would like to use an anamorphic lens with it. What would be the one that fits? I like the look of 1.33 the best. Cheers

[@BenettGraezer]

Check the one out from smallrig, there awesome 👍🏻

[@robertopreinreich]

Thanks Benett for this video. I have the following question: is there place enough to connect an USB hub for a microphone and an external SSD at the same time?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes but you’ll have to use a splitter or for more convenience a bluetooth mic

[@robertopreinreich]

thanks for your quick reply @@BenettGraezer

[@lynchy3562]

Benett. Would you prefer this over the flow gimbal?

[@BenettGraezer]

Both have the own strenghts and weaknesses, i woud ‘t say this replaces a gimbal. I use each for different purposes. It comes down to the type of video I shoot :)

[@sarayuth9]

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[@BenettGraezer]

Glad you like it 👍🏻

[@pdcorlis]

My only concern about all these form fit “cages” is their lack of future compatibility. Get a new phone? Buy a new cage. Lather, rinse, and repeat. So I would be interested in the other SmallRig cage you showed at the end of this review. Thank you for another very complete review!

[@BenettGraezer]

You're welcome! Totally, the other SmallRig cage would be the better long-term investment. I‘ll definitely be making video on a full rig setup with it, stay tuned 💪🏻

[@flowlovestudiosproductions]

Would you say you prefer this over a stabilizer on the iPhone I don’t feel like there is a need to purchase this if I have a stabilizer for my shoots instead

[@BenettGraezer]

There are pros and cons to each, really depends on what you need and the type of project your doing :)

[@johnadams3038]

I went for the Polar Pro kit... this kinda looks cool but to be honest maybe its a bit too much for just a phone

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍🏻

[@ez4u2cthomaspolk]

I see a very similar cage by Neewer on Amazon. Any thoughts?

[@BenettGraezer]

Oh did not even know they made one. It looks similar to the previous Generation of SmallRigs cage (the one for the iPhone 14 Pro Max). I would have to take a closer look at it. But what I can see so far is that it’s missing the bluetooth shutter and quick release mounting system for the handle which I appreciate for a more compact and versatile setup. I think the backplate snap function is great on the neewer, not having to screw it off.

[@briangraezer3416]

6:22 isch zu guet 😂

[@BenettGraezer]

😂

[@andyjames7534]

@BenettGraezer , did you use the button trigger when doing the creative shots?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes 👍🏻

[@andyjames7534]

@@BenettGraezer with the Blackmagic Camera App?

[@worldpassport4759]

how you can connect a mic in that case at the same time with the ssd ???

[@BenettGraezer]

You can use a usb-c splitter

[@adelanteplayaproductions]

Can you tell me if they make this exact rig for I phone 15 pro ?

[@BenettGraezer]

Not with the same color. They have a black version for the iPhone 15 Pro (link in the description).

[@WanderLens294]

Can we able to put nd filter as well as mist filter together

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes you can stack them

[@WanderLens294]

Thanks Ben and can you able to do some Final Cut Pro transition and effects video to make travel video more cinimatic and colour grade apple log and camera shutter effect with more clips coming like shutter different clips

[@bvansteyn]

There is only a 15 pro max video kit available? No normal 15 pro kit? Nice video you made though!

[@BenettGraezer]

The Smallrig/Brandon Li model is exclusively designed for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but a black version with the same features is available for the iPhone 15 Pro: www.smallrig.com/smallrig-Mobile-Video-Kit-Dual-Handheld-for-iPhone-15-Pro-4397.html?afmc=5ti

[@88_Renew]

It's fit for iphone 14 promax,?

[@BenettGraezer]

No you will have to get another cage

[@raptorprofilms]

Do you use Dji Mic 2 with this cage?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes 👍🏻

[@raptorprofilms]

@@BenettGraezer How? Coz my Dji Mic 2 USB-C adapter not long enough. I bought from SmallRig 90 degre one but doesnt work. What type of adapter are you using?

[@eduardoalthierry7275]

what is the best app to film with android?

[@BenettGraezer]

You can use the default camera that comes with it or otherwise filmic pro

[@taiwahlim]

What the link to the wireless charger

[@BenettGraezer]

Anker Power bank (Amazon) ► geni.us/cCGG4W

[@dannyt8219]

can you connect a mic to the rig?

[@BenettGraezer]

Yes 👍🏻

[@Dopogamu_KPblMA]

👍👍👍

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you!

[@remektekmedia6641]

I think using a gimbal makes these shots easier. No?

[@WoutDeClerck-tuinarchitect]

Yes. I was thinking!ng the same!

[@edgargee408]

Sucks it’s only for the 15 pro max I have this and it will suck once it’s obsolete like every tho g Apple

[@maag994]

أريد اقتناء هذا المنتج ارجوك ساعدني أنا أتابعك من فتره ومعجب بمحتواك

[@BenettGraezer]

Thx!

[@kirkdouglasbrasil]

👋👋👋

[@BenettGraezer]

Thanks!

[@AurelianIrimia]

That ND filter is a garbage, is affecting the originals and natural colors.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Your spelling is garbage… it’s affecting the accuracy of your original connoted remark. 😏

[@assadaliassadali2427]

Hi brother how are you doing today

[@BenettGraezer]

Hey buddy! Thanks doing great! Hope u too 😁

[@Walk4r]

Actual creative shots starts around 4:30 in the video, and even that is blackmagic settings... so ill keep waiting I guess as its still a good video, just doesnt match the title yet.

[@lynchy3562]

Not for me!! Prefer a gimbal any day

[@jurgieldetka5469]

on final shot i can clearly see that camera is out of focus in corners with that ND filter :(

[@BenettGraezer]

No, That is an effect I’ve applied in the edit :)

[@serg9176]

The filter does not fly off after several installations? ))))) What happens after you insert the filter mount about 20-50 times? ;) I have a previous cage with the exact same M-mount and it’s already loose after 10 times! This cage looks beautiful in advertising but is very unreliable to use!

[@CanaryFilmPro]

I don’t understand so many marketing with Brendan Lee remember guys you will be not better filmmaker if it’s writing on the cage, Brandon Lee.

[@NasimirCorneretto]

Really? Answers

[@stevewright2241]

Could you make a video where you have both a ssd and an external microphone attached to your rig and even have it attached to a gimbal. Oh yeah now we’re talking.

[@BenettGraezer]

Great input, is noted 💯

[@facto_mix]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️‍🩹

[@BenettGraezer]

Thank you!

[@yowatusayin9035]

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[@neom_gaming]

I need iPhone 11 best quality case and nd filter you wanna suggest me plzz😢

[@Travelandcamping]

Please don’t only focus on iphone 15 ,,, as you are making on iphone … so you should always care about last 2/3 years iphone almso … It is also good for your channel too… Coz if you use only iphone 15 keyword … that will limit your audience… Thank you for your awesome contents .. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ❤

[@BenettGraezer]

Will keep that in mind buddy :)

[@VeryImportantPepe]

All these cages are stupid, because none allow to simply put in an everyday case. The switching back and forth is stupid.

[@BenettGraezer]

There are also rigs where you can use cases that use a phone clamp :)

[@RichardWGreen]

I just leave my cage on my phone15pro as it fits in my pocket and with an attach a wrist strap and just pull it out in a hurry when needed. My unused silicone phone case is just collecting dust.