How to Shoot Shallow Depth of Field with a Smartphone - Ulanzi DoF Adapter Review

In this video, I’ll show you how to get a shallow depth of field using your smartphone camera. I'll also review the new 2020 updated Ulanzi DoF Adapter.
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[@GREENLIGHTFILMMAKING]

I love that you mentioned Gareth Edwards, he is one of my inspirations as to why I keep pushing forward in my career

[@ellienet]

A year late here, but really appreciate the video! Have been back time and time again. Have been exploring the capabilities of my iPhone rather than splurging on a camera as I move into filming the keyboards I build, so you've been an absolute lifesaver. Fantastic presentation, from info, to sound, to edits. Thanks a bunch!

[@PixelremixRetouch]

For everyone who came here to hear about iPhone Pro 13 / 12 / Max skip to 6:43 where you will learn they are NOT compatible. Great video thanks for releasing this

[@dalkfilms]

Hello, thank you for the content, is this adapter compatible with iPhone 15 pro?

[@BlindedBraille]

I really hope as time goes on smartphone manufacturers (Samsung, Apple, etc.) find a way to let users control their aperture. They place so much focus (pun not intended) on the cameras but even offer pro features.

[@paiman_]

I know this is an old comment but I do agree. Samsung has kind of done it before with their variable aperture. They are coming up with a 1 inch sensor for smartphones and if they can add a variable aperture, it will be like a dream come true because you can do so much more. My S21 Ultra is stuck at f1.8 which is a good aperture but imagine if it could go down to f1.4 or even f1.2 and f2.8 during day time.

[@BlindedBraille]

@@paiman_ I totally agree. Would be a dream come true.

[@ingridkollmer6102]

In my Huawei mate20 pro I go to "aperture" and have 0.95-16 aperture which works quite well. Thanks for your always so well done videos and your calming voice!

[@ulanzi]

Hi Mobile Motion, really appreiciate your review of our products, great job!

[@SiHorrocks]

Thanks guys! Its a really cool adapter. Looking forward to using it some more

[@SmartphoneFilmmaker]

Even when talking about things I may never use you find a way to make it super interesting. Good job!

[@RodRodsquad]

Yes! Great job! Love your lessons!! Going row now to play with the wide and tele lenses of the iPhone to see how much of a SDOF effect I can get for instructional and social media posts.

[@libertykeith4846]

I am a Filipino and I've learned a lot from your contents.. I hope someday i will be a successful video Creator

[@ChristianNitteberg]

I would love to see more footage with the Ulanzi dof adapter. And hear if you think it’s worth buying😊

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[@bobgreene2892]

Many viewers hear from you about smartphone photography for the first time. To your credit, you do not devote this segment to iPhone, only, but to the general smartphone. We especially like the links you provide to Ulanzi, since budget is still an issue in this market. Also helpful are the software applications you mention which help introduce soft-fogus/depth-of-field "adjustment", if not at the level of a depth-of-field adapter. * We have a Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit, an older phone but with lens typical of most smartphones. Does anyone make a DOF adapter? What sort of lenses are available (understanding that device communication between body and lens is not usually possible)

[@leobekmarmarchevfilms]

Please, lets have a full DOF adapter review! Like an hour long! I could listen forever!😂

[@mumbaikachallenge5526]

Man you explained everything so Nicely ❤️

[@EJSMMediaFilms]

Great video. I have this dof adapter, is amazing result. But I have some problem because I feel the video is loss quality (grain, bit rate) i don’t know. On the day light and night is the same. I can see I little loss quality image.

[@mrkok981]

Such a useful video, I’m thankful for your work and patience, sir

[@ironfist-olebaguiolaursen2970]

You said mentioned others make dof adapters but best being beastgrip and ulanzi, so which are the others? I've been searching but find any.. Love your vids btw

[@wingofwinter888]

some people made it from extention tube + DLSR focusing screen + bayonet mount or step up ring glued to a phone case

[@방전된피카츄]

What a helpful Review! Thanks!

[@PhuocNguyenCanada]

How take a long exposure picture use combo: smartphone + DoF Adapter + lense? Thank you

[@orestes1984]

I really wonder how you do this without getting horrible edge sharpness, do you crop?

[@alekseyprokopev7409]

Thank you for another video! Does the ulanzi DOF work well with the Note 20 Ultra? It may have some problems due to the large sensor size same as iphone 12.

[@SiHorrocks]

can't find a way to mount the DoF adapter to the Note 20 yet

[@shaneladue4236]

@@SiHorrocks what about note 10 plus?

[@nohadi454]

Great test Si! Btw, did you test it with your Note 20? How did it go?

[@SiHorrocks]

I have no way to mount it to my Note20 because the camera block is too big. Doesn't fit the Zecti unfortunately

[@nohadi454]

@@SiHorrocks Dang! That's too bad..

[@SiHorrocks]

@@nohadi454 but I will find a way. Just need a bit more time to find the right mount :))

[@nohadi454]

@@SiHorrocks all the best then! Can't wait to see your results

[@desidobu7670]

Found your video useful. Couldn't locate the DOF adapter anywhere.

[@SiHorrocks]

Looks like they stopped making it, as far as I can see

[@nigelgould-davies6950]

The Focos app looks v interesting. Many thanks for this tip.

[@CineGisticMedia]

Is love an update to using DOF on the recent decent phones with cameras. Like the new iphones, galaxy, and pixel 9 pro. I have the pixel and it does extremely well. But um so curiouus about a DOF so i can use my apsc lenses from Sirui

[@ahaka2022]

do they have one for leica or medium format?

[@Smutjetk]

So I wonder, for example with the Huawei mate 20pro I can choose the aperture. IPhones like the 13 pro start at like f 1.8, does that mean that you can't just change the f stop?

[@sousahugo1000]

Another great video . Congrats. Can you make a video talking about node video app ? It's available on play store .

[@RedMoonRising24]

I am getting a phone filmmaking degree just from watching your KZbin videos! Thank you ❤ Simon! - Amy

[@deblashbrook3209]

Great video, thank you 👍🙏

[@Rallyrob]

Mind blowing stuff nice one

[@koreancardboard]

Any Samsung Galaxy 10 apps you'd recommend for still photography?

[@Mraz75]

Thank you sir, really helpful and give me a good insight, especially on the adapter.really amazing.

[@TheApeMachine]

I watched your movie Third Contact many years ago in London, I believe the screening was in some movie museum or something :) I'm wondering, these days, is there something in a similar form factor as the DJI Osmo Pocket 2, which still allows for some shallow DOF?

[@sameenakausar1020]

Thanks !

[@jsomething2559]

Just subscribed-great vid-thanx! QUESTION: looking at the image only (forgetting the extra hassel of the dof adapter) which image do u prefer, ur converter teles or a tele image from a dof adapter and why?

[@erosbey590]

I have the iPhone 15 Pro and I have the beast grip DOH first model i think ,,, my question for the iPhone 15 Pro is what is the best DOH that I can use with a manual 200mm or 300mm lens put on ?

[@nenavredimka]

Would be also happy to hear answer to that. Is focusing distance of 15 Pro Max enough for Ulanzi DOF?

[@tirthabratapanja]

Can I use this DOF adaptor and Lens at my MI 11 Ultra ??? If yes How ?? Love to watch a video on that.

[@FilmSpook]

👍 🙏 Excellent, brother! I deeply appreciate you! Love your content. Best Wishes

[@SiHorrocks]

Thank you so much :))

[@FilmSpook]

@@SiHorrocks You're very welcome, my friend! Peace

[@akvenkat]

Is the Ulanzi DOF adapter still available? I heard that they have stopped production.

[@immanuelmedia]

very good...!!!

[@vnull8079]

Can I use this adapter on xiaomi phones?

[@DancePerformanceTraining]

Loving your videos! Do you find any of these options feasible shooting exercise videos where you may need to see the whole body. Plus with movement? Or do you have a recommended set up that may be best in this situation? Thanks so much

[@thisleejones]

Hey! Thank you. Please ask the lady in the video to get herself a trackball as the first step in addressing her RSI. It just gets worse. Posture health needs addressing also. I see and share the discomfort. I was too late with mine.

[@goufion53]

Great tutorial, as always. I have old reflex camera lenses, like Pentax 55mm, etc. Do they fit on the Ulanzi dof adapter? Thanks

[@chewinggum9101]

Thank you

[@jocaa666]

What do you think about using a zoom lens to decrease the fov?

[@tkae_Mendez]

does the Ulanzi e-mount 9assuming you have this) work on 12 pro max...thanks in advance

[@kirill1954832]

Thank you so much for your work! Excellent information. Question: what is the model of the RIG in the video that you can put on ULANZI DOF ADAPTER?

[@SiHorrocks]

its the Zecti but they no longer make it. You might be able to find a 17mm case for your phone

[@kirill1954832]

@@SiHorrocks Thank you so much for your reply. Unfortunately there are not so many options

[@emanuelmcfail]

Olivia Wilde shot a music video entirely on an iPhone 6s and beastgrip dof adapter and the quality turned out amazing. It didn’t look like they had any problems with loss of light or quality the whole the looked like a Hollywood movie.

[@beloved3244]

Where’s the links?

[@ironfist-olebaguiolaursen2970]

You mentioned there's a few companies that make the dog adapter with the main ones being Beastgrip and Ulanzi, do you know another company making dof adapters?

[@BhaaskarDesai]

Great video (as always) on a much awaited subject. Though I personally feel that if I need a specific effect and a desired output, I will certainly be using instruments that are dedicated for that specific cause, like Dslr's or professional movie cameras for that matter. Smartphones have come a long way and there will certainly be more advanced functions and possibilities in the coming years. But at least for right now, as far as smartphones are concerned, we have to compromise certain things and use them to the best of their abilities. We cannot always get everything from a single device, unless the coming technological advances brings us to a point where everything we need comes in one single bundle of joy. :)

[@akvenkat]

Does your adapter work with the Samsung Note 20 ultra as I am planning to acquire one.

[@SiHorrocks]

I haven't been able to find a suitable 17mm mount for the Note 20 yet

[@akvenkat]

@@SiHorrocks i have got the Dreamgrip evolution Pro and it should be good

[@foreverfivestar]

Whats the diference ulanzi dof adapter vs ulanzi dof adapter 2020?

[@desidobu7670]

This adapter flips image, and always need an app to flip back. So it cannot be used for live streaming setup or Video-calls? What's your experience on that?

[@heroicvision]

I enjoy using the DOF adapter but my biggest problem is that the lens must be absolutely immaculate or the tiniest spec of dust can ruin your video. I always have to have a dust blower on hand and constantly use it to keep the glass spec free.

[@SiHorrocks]

I think that's one of the downsides. Had fun with it though

[@mrluthfianto]

Is there some vignetting that make user have to zoom while using this adapter?

[@SiHorrocks]

I didn't experience any when testing

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Have you shot an episode of Silent Eye with a DOF adapter?

[@SiHorrocks]

Only just been sent this

[@Abhinab3D]

Hello, Can you please tell me if it supports iPhone 12?

[@Abhinab3D]

iPhone 12 mini

[@kokbasE]

What is the video app shown at 8:00 ?

[@SiHorrocks]

mcpro24fps

[@MetalArcade]

Good tips, but this footage really needs to be stabilized

[@thalapathi_33]

Thank u

[@michaelbodineii8668]

what cage is that at the 3:15 mark?

[@SiHorrocks]

Zecti, but they stopped making it. Shame as it's a good one

[@harrycash8713]

I have tried repeatedly to find the Zecti grip but there's no more available

[@SiHorrocks]

I know and its such a useful grip

[@harrycash8713]

@@SiHorrocks the u grip metal by ulanzi is also no longer made or hard to find

[@Chewing-Gum-x7z]

Bonjour quel coque a tu utiliser ?

[@djruben321you]

What is the name of the app at minute 8:05?

[@SiHorrocks]

McPro24fps

[@lilyfoxx8594]

I have received the DOF adapter MK2 and i’m actually very disappointed, it is impossible to get anything sharp, and at it’s sharpest it’s not even sharp at all. have purchased the canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM lens It was unacceptably unsharp so we went back to the store and tried out the canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM II. The same unsharpness. No matter what we do it stays so unsharp. Why is this? Is there something wrong or is this quality decrease normal and to be expected?

[@theoldgitwatgames4640]

It's down to the focusing screen they use in the adpaters, and that fact it's static. I used to used 35mm adapters when they first came out and the addition of a vibrating motor to the focus screen frame eased some of the softness. You also have to take into account you're shooting basically a projected image so you'll get a drop in both image IQ and an increased chromatic abberation. The only advice I would give these days if someone wants to shoot shallow DOF, use a camera capable of it anything else is not going to deliver the same quality

[@NotUwU-_-]

I thought bigger lens would capture more light, so i wrong

[@motorart4670]

All comes at a cost....it's just cheaper to buy a DSLR as a final end point

[@Moniqueson1997]

You talk like the computer on courage the cowardly dog! Lol

[@naturallover6302]

Is this useful ?

[@MrCGangsta]

At this point just get a dslr all advantages of shooting with a phone a nullified wen strapi g a huge lens on it with a huge cage this setup is bulkier then modern cameras