The Minimalist iPhone Setup You Will Actually Use!

[@initialfocus]

There have been so many comments about asking if it works with a case 😂 all of you did not make it to 3:05 in the video where I clearly show and state it works with basic cases.

[@iamyourfuture808]

please define "basic case"

[@404Tired]

@@iamyourfuture808if its not a fat “military grade” drop proof case, which is double the size of apple cases, with random pop sockets, or fidget toys built in… you’ll be fine.

[@alexluu6250]

@@iamyourfuture808amazon case, cassidy minimal ones, rhinoshield minimal/solidsuit/clear, mous minimal, basically any siliconecase , pretty much just and minimal/modern/or slim case. soo not bulky otter boxes

[@aytoshii]

@@iamyourfuture808im assuming nothing like thick otterbox cases

[@darugdawg2453]

i think it would destroy your socket

[@netvisionz]

My question is, why are huge companies like Lexar using Kickstarter instead of just releasing the product for sale? They have enough money to do it.

[@xraydog2011]

They don't want Liability

[@phreshnphunky]

Proof of concept

[@Vecindad467]

You know why bro

[@anthonyL77]

Possibly to see what interest there is around the product before investing in something that could bomb with a niche audience.

[@Vecindad467]

@@anthonyL77 “they take all the risks” some say

[@MaximoJoshua]

This looks pretty awesome! Kinda covers all the bases... - 1 tb Storage ✅ - Port for wireless mic ✅ - USB-C PD for battery bank ✅ Now, if they could take that, and build it into an ergonomic grip, with a mount for an anamorphic, it would be perfect.

[@MaximoJoshua]

I just pledged for the 2TB option, can't wait to see how well it works

[@BCE-111]

Pledged for the 2TB one with hub. Forgot about the ergonomic grip reality. Like that option too. Hmmm. I'll have to think if there are any ways to modify this. :)

[@MaximoJoshua]

@@BCE-111 Yeah, I 3d printed a case for some other drives and hubs, but they were still a little clunky, this one is so much smaller, that I think it might be possible to create a compact system where you just slide the phone into it. I think there was another project that was trying to create a grip of some sort...Michael did a video on that, but I don't know its current status it's actually pretty cheap to get this lexar one though, and its useful to have a 2TB drive even without its phone use.

[@BCE-111]

​@@MaximoJoshua I have an Adonit grip that I like as it has a bluetooth shutter release right on it. But I don't think it would work with this straight up with the hub. It is open along the bottom where the C port is though, so I can probably use the SSD itself although the C connector is offset. Was trying to think of different ways to make it work. But as mentioned just having so small a 2TB SSD is valuable in itself. Right now I have 2 2TB SAMSUNG T7 Shield drives and one 4TB one. Paid $100 and $120 for the 2TB ones now selling for $180. And paid $230 for the 4TB one now selling for $315. So I'm good. :) Looking forward to receiving it to see how it works. Hope it can maintain continual longer shoots without dropping frames. Same specs though as the SAMSUNG T7 Shield drives.

[@MaximoJoshua]

@@BCE-111 there was one project by quipdesign, which was a cinema grip, seems similar to this... in the past, I wanted the hub to have an HDMI, but now with remote monitoring, I don't need that nearly as much.

[@richardpeters6456]

​I purchased a iPhone 15 Pro Max last week and found your channel while looking for a setup that would not block the magsafe connection to allow for the Gimbal connection. The timing of your video was perfect. Just pledged/purchased the 1TB with the media hub. Feel confidant this goes true. Nice to see Lexar get ahead of the market. I suspect there will be similar products out soon.

[@thebugasproject]

I think you should have waited 1 more month

[@jnnx]

@@thebugasprojectWhat’s coming out next month?

[@thebugasproject]

@@jnnx the gen iphones. They release every september

[@codyhayes3920]

You really should have just waited about another month for the 16 line up to come out even if it to get the 15 cheaper

[@richardpeters6456]

@@thebugasproject Agreed - likely paid a small premium price to buy it this month - but had to upgrade and enjoying the phone which I'll likely keep for 3+ years. My old iPhone XR was lagging terribly and needed to be replaced. iPhone 16 specs (if true) - look to be a bigger screen for the Pro Max 6.9 instead of 6.7.

[@UrbanSasquatch]

SSD + Velcro 😃 I’ve Velcro’d the back of my iPad and MacBook, so I can stick an SSD the back of it or a portable power bank I can now freely carry around the devices whilst they are transferring data or charging off the power bank 😊

[@alexeyzabolotskiy]

You can use MagSafe SSD enclosure Like Hagibis MC100

[@SaiKelly]

@@alexeyzabolotskiy can you connect that ssd to the new Lexar hub?

[@SaiKelly]

Actually does the rode go receiver just go into the 3rd port on the mc100? I think it’s only usb 2.0

[@GL-GildedLining]

I'm impressed! The amount of amazing work we can do with just a one-man handheld kit these days is _mind boggling._

[@tommygamba170]

No it needs to be better. It needs to be attached to a battery that supports your port better so over time it won't destroy the port. Like a bottom slip on that used your frame.

[@NKRDBL]

Cool! But nothing beats HAGIBIS m.2 SSD enclosure. It’s MagSafe, it’s can allow powering iPhone with additional type-c input and HAGIBIS has version with additional usb input for wireless microphone systems (3 type-c ports total!!!).

[@ivytronlhk]

Have you seen this in action? I just see the two port one reviewed. I like the MagSafe idea especially when you can add a fan on top for shooting in the heat.

[@NKRDBL]

@@ivytronlhk I have both versions. Works flawlessly as external drive. Other functions I tested. but not used quite yet

[@byPEUtv]

What is it exactly, do I have to install a storage unit to it? I didn't understood exactly as I couldn't find the drive storage size.

[@kittypewpew]

@@byPEUtv Its basically a magsafe case, you need to buy a ssd and screw it in.

[@Hagibis-Official]

Thank you for recommending our MC100pro Magsafe m.2 SSD enclosure

[@Samluckyman124]

Brother, your video is curious, hahaha, but I liked it, it was something different, but you wouldn't know of any wallets that have iPhone cases

[@dwalsh35]

ehhh well recently I asked about that and they told me about the vionentus and its cases

[@Samluckyman124]

aja and how many models and colors does it have?

[@dwalsh35]

I only noticed two that were on sale, which were the Smart 400 and the Slim 110, which have a wide variety of colors that can match your phone.

[@Samluckyman124]

It is important that they match the phone hahaha

[@dwalsh35]

Exactly, that's why I told you about them. I hope they help you.

[@thejdgoodwin]

Do we know if this will work with the new iPhone 16 Pro at 4k/120 ProRes? Or, will it exceed the USB-C limit of 4.5w power draw?

[@Hustle_Russell]

Really seems like they should create a case for this so that it's much more robust. Looks like it'll damage the USB-C port over time.

[@darugdawg2453]

ikr

[@batex3]

This looks great! Wonder why Lexar put it on kickstarter? Anyway, a couple questions. Compatible with Lightning (iPhone 14 Pro)? Does it record directly to the device, or do you have to transfer manually using Files app?

[@rondouglas5147]

That all looks great,but my major problem, it doesn’t work with a case. Don’t know about you, but I have never let my iPhones go naked! And since my original 3G I have never had one damaged.

[@MilesVanlife]

If I were you Michael, I’d ask who makes the drive? Is it proprietary ? Or is it mass market? The reality is that’s footage and it’s precious. You don’t entrust all your work to untrusted, untested, unknown drive resource simply because you like the form factor. That form factor has me thinking it’s the Western Digital SN770M NVMe drive. It’s small enough to be that. And if it’s that drive … it’s got a 90% fail rating on Amazon. I’ve had a few of those small form factor 1 tb drives and I’ve never had one that actually worked. Except for the Samsung packaged drives.

[@BeintJagersma]

I don’t understand why there isn’t any MagSafe HDD solution available. So the HDD clicks on the phone with MagSafe (magnets) short USB C connector cable and ready for action..

[@homecactus]

A MagSafe SSD yes, that sounds very useful. Specifically a HDD wouldn’t work because it has moving disks that are affected by magnets (but I’m sure you meant SSD, just nit picking sorry 😄)

[@BeintJagersma]

@@homecactus you got my point 😉

[@mrchuka]

Hello, thank-you for the video. I was wondering if I can use that external hard drive with the. Beastgrip Pro?

[@mOo84]

I’ve asked OP the same thing but what made you go with the BeastGrip Pro over the BeastCage?

[@JarradShaw]

I wonder: -Freewell Sherpa filmmaking case and extendable grip kit with magnetic mist filter. -This Kickstarter Lexar SSD with USB port. -Hollyland Lark M2 wireless mic and only the USB-C receiver port. I wonder if this set up would/could be a good, small/minimal, and fast iPhone setup…

[@thebetterbuy]

I got the 2 TB one for my new iPhone 16 Pro. I’ll be reviewing this as soon as I get it. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes paid promotion is a good thing

[@gbrdave]

What’s the cost on the 2tb

[@thebetterbuy]

@@gbrdave I think it was $235 for the whole thing.

[@shadow.overland]

Preordered my Lexar GoHub with a 1TB SSD. Finally arrived yesterday after waiting weeks. DOA. The SSD doesn't seat properly into the hub or any USB-C port on either my MacBook Pro or Mac Studio. Already did the return through Amazon. Sad there was no QC on this device as this is an obvious item to catch in a QC process.

[@WINDSHEAR-STUDIO]

I keep hitting your videos Michael and enjoying them. Though doing this puts food on the table for you and your family, you are one of the very few that come across like you’re doing a late night infomercial. Or just sounding like you don’t even believe a thing that’s coming out of your mouth. I hope you can appreciate my compliment and what it does for people that rely on these reviews before they buy something that may be very expensive for them. I thank you for that sir. I’m fascinated with what Lexar is doing in this segment which is rapidly picking up speed. I think this product appears to be an impressive piece of engineering and for what it does, will be a game changer for so many consumers. I almost hit the buy button after the first minute of your video, but got to thinking how very much I like to leave a case on my phone at all times. I actually drop mine from time to time. So I’ll stick to the slightly more cumbersome method of larger and heavier (slightly) components with clamps and wires until such a time they make this kind of amazing small solutions that are usable with nutty persons such as myself that want to keep their case on. Again, thanks for your reviews and allowing us to see what gear you claim to use frequently, which suits my tastes very well. You give some great ideas to change some of my current stuff around and based on your recommendations, I think there’s integrity and good taste in your choices. Cheers brother and make hay!

[@shotbysincere2016]

I just got the 15 pro max and I’ve been following you for a while before. Inspired me to get the pro max. I’m a photographer and I’m trying to get into making content now. Thanks.

[@loneange]

Hello! Can you recommend something cheaper (ssd enclosure)? Lexar’s too expensive..

[@315productions3]

What about adding a battery and still keeping it simple?

[@mackstein]

Hi, Finally a real minimalist solution. One question - in which part of the video can I see the setup appears on the thumbnail of this video - the mic plugged in but without the cage?

[@AnandaGarden]

Thanks, Michael, this hits the spot. Hoping the improved 16 Pro mics will let me omit an external mic for 3-minute song performance clips and use a mini setup as described here.

[@rivers8517]

Does anyone know if there is a good way to record regular video (not Log or HLG) to the SSD?

[@f1remandg]

you can get material that protects your phone that adheres to the phone or computer etc!

[@JohnnyNubs]

You cant purchase this anymore as of 9/24/24????

[@christofferandersen1906]

Hagabis also has a nice magsafe solution similiar to this. It is an nvme encloser tho. For anyone that dont want to wait for a kickstarter

[@thatdrh]

2:24 "adds to the drop protection".. If you drop your phone with that plugged into the bottom.. You're gonna have a bigger problem than a couple scratches.. That USB, will break off that thing... I use a Samsung T5 drive and tiny cable with my 16 P.M.

[@mOo84]

What was the reason you went with the BeastCage over the BeastGrip Pro?

[@SaiKelly]

Thanks for this, that’s amazing. Which audio wireless mic setup do you prefer for run/gun setups? I bought the first rode go and sent it back as it kept dropping connection, but I imagine it’s improved by now and I’ve heard the DJI ones have issues also? Im travelling soon for a shoot and am trying to find a way to not bring all my production gear for this one so looking at making the iPhone do the ‘street-stuff’. Looking through the rest of your vids for advice on setup etc. I doubt these kickstarters will be ready sadly before I go or I’d def order them now.

[@shahdinhd]

What’s the best build for iPhone 14 Plus camera?

[@TheGodNC]

Very cool. I wonder when I can buy this 🤔 won’t even need the external mic since the iPhone 16 pro now has the upgraded microphone

[@scottriverof]

BTW 16 pro max's video indoor quality is improved compared 13 pro max?

[@MYYSOCCER]

Is there a separate link for the adapter that attaches the lexar to the phone?

[@andy70d35]

Michael, thank you for these videos. Just purchased your IPhone film making guide, I am grateful for the discount, totally new to making video on IPhone, so hope to learn much more from you. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@BCE-111]

Hey Michael. Thanks for sharing this. Ready to do it but wondering about the specs on the SSD. Very important. :)

[@BCE-111]

I see now these are the same as the SAMSUNG T7 Shields I use. From their FAQs. "What are the read and write speeds? What type of cable connectivity does it use? Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub features read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s. It uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 high-speed interface for connectivity."

[@Et_voila]

Thanks for the explanation. Do you know ou if you can you actually plug a magsafe battery while using this ssd ?

[@joncruz]

Fantastic BUT what's the price?

[@cib777]

So what if (like 95% of phone users), you have a case? The USB looks short so won't reach the port and that small gap is too thin for most cases.

[@Vegas-w7t]

im confused so iphone does allow external storage ? over usb c? so you can live record to this? You can take photos and it saves to the ssd and not the phone? iphone 16 conmpatabile? couldnt somone make a case with this built in and maybe a small battey and or something

[@peter-jac4143]

Thanx for your video🙏Is the hotshoe cable included or do i need to shop somewhere else?

[@denvernaicker8250]

Can they make one with an external display for the iphone to take selfies with rear cameras

[@B-Moye]

They should. I saw a hack to just use your Apple Watch and hang it over the phone. Not the best but something

[@fayed.untitled]

Does it support AV output in case I want to connect my iphone to an external monitor? I know of another solution/enclosure that provides two extra usb 3.2 ports and for a cheaper price. Not sure if it's ok to mention the name or not.

[@Uknowjustin]

Can you buy that male to female adapter from lexar?

[@jhiand]

Thanks just placed a order for one, best setup thus far. Question, would the hdd & hub be damaged for longterm use in landscape filming? going to the iphone 16 and I'm wondering with our right hand on top of the hdd & hub it could weaken the USB-C port.

[@SaiKelly]

So I bought the lexar and hub and just wondering why I'm getting the flashing exclamation mark on the record button in the app? Tried this Lexar SSD and hub and also a T5 Samsung SSD.

[@initialfocus]

What record settings do you have? That exclamation means you’re dropping frames. Usually means the codec/frame rate you’re trying requires more data speed than the card allows. For example if you’re trying ProRes HQ on higher frame rates you’ll run into issues most likely. I shoot on ProRes LT and I find both those SSDs work fine.

[@dmitriymedvedev2469]

Everyone of those who promoting the small ssds for for iphone , always demonstrate only cage set up with , but no one of them hasen't says how to apply it for a mobile gimbal

[@travelwithaash]

Coolest ssd ever.

[@TheThrillerZone]

I've tried to track this down (via kickstarter) and they seem to have disappeared. ANy ideas of how to find this?

[@artificialgrassmarketing]

Great video, what gimbal is that?

[@Skyreader]

My question is, can I also use the whole thing with my iPhone 13 Pro Max, or is everything only usable from iPhone 15 upwards?

[@paulengle5784]

Would this work with the SmallRig/Brandon Li setup?

[@colin_priest]

oh my gosh - this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for!

[@MohammadPoliceBeUponHim]

how about iphone 13 pro? do you have lightning to usbc?

[@manfai0508]

Great product 👍🏻. btw, how’s the heat problem going with this? (most of the M.2 with case ssd for iphone out in the market have heat problem during recording, as i know)

[@DisneyLovers_DL]

The M3 has usb power out. up on the gimbal, the control usb at the light has pd out. Use it all the time.

[@thewaltman4]

Will this work over phone cases if it’s just the adapter and SSD itself?

[@JustinSng4]

Does this work with shooting non ProRes footage or only ProRes footage? Like will I be shoot & save directly to the SSD or can I only save directly to SSD when shooting in ProRes? Thanks in advance!

[@initialfocus]

In the native iOS camera app only ProRes can go to an external SSD. In the BM camera app you can save HEVC regular clips to SSDs

[@JustinSng4]

@@initialfocus Ah, gotcha, thanks a lot for such a quick response! Also wanted to ask since you're the expert, is there a reason why these SSDs from Lexar are SGD $500+? Like is there a reason why they're so expensive compared to competitors with 2 TB of space as well and only costing SGD $100? 😅

[@zone6ea404]

I love that this also frees up your MagSafe for other accessories

[@SaiKelly]

Does the rode receiver audio just go straight onto the footage in black magic cam app?

[@BlackMarketCreatives]

Is there anywhere else to buy the product, since the campaign ended?

[@Pinoytravellingchef]

Pretty nice set up i would love to make some videos using iphone 16 when it comes out pretty soon

[@CharmCityRob]

I see this product is only available on Kickstarter. Any update if it is actually going to be released this year or at all?

[@Nata-ch2bk]

I think they just added it on amazon, it shows release date on 31st of December

[@PaulBanasiak]

We can't pledge anymore, is there anywhere to buy it now?

[@gregfd]

This SSD looks great and the early bird discount is tempting. I get that Lexar is sponsor of the video but any additional information on this thing? Does this overheat like crazy? Is the speed good enough and on par with larger form factor ssd? Is this a valid solution to use on a computer (it can be very useful to use on a laptop without cables dangling)

[@initialfocus]

Hasn’t overheated on me and I just got back from a couple day trip where I filmed A TON with it. SSD seems on par for speeds with all over fast drives now days. I loved using it directly from the phone to my iPad to my Mac. Seamless small and quick. Sponsor or not if there were any major red flags I would mention it in the video. The only caution I will throw out is I’ve only had it for about a month so all I can honestly say is so far it’s my favorite iPhone SSD setup so far.

[@gregfd]

@@initialfocus Thx for the feedback!

[@Ootini4]

The design looks awesome and is something I've been waiting for since the 15 pro came out, but Lexar scares me. I used their cards in the past on my professional cameras and always had corrupt files.

[@nomad0714]

Hi Michael, For long form recording, what’s been your longest runtime before any overheating

[@CamdenWallraff]

Does that mini male-male adapter work if I have an Otterbox / Lifeproof / Mous case?

[@AllthingsFrandom]

New subbie here ❤ just started my KZbin journey so I am always looking for simple ways to capture content thanks for the video😊

[@davideberhardt4977]

I'm using a M.2 2230 1TB NVME in 2230 M.2 enclosure on an iPhone 15 Pro. Connected using a 180 degree usb-c adapter. Why is a company like Lexar using a kickstarter campaign for this?

[@MobileDecay]

Btw why does Lexar need to use Kickstarter? They've been an established brand for decades now. 🙄

[@KeatonHabeck]

quick question: how does it fit if you have a case of the phone. I have the Litechaser 15 and would really rather it not interfere lol

[@geraffe8763]

Michael,, I cannot see any indication in this vidéo, as to how the Lexar hub or ssd is attached to the back of your phone, can you please give an indication thanks,, I does not appear to be attached using magsafe.

[@phinhager6509]

If you are already running a wire to your bag for the battery, you can put your storage in the bag, too.

[@kevinkenmoe1605]

I am cancelling my pledge

[@NomadOutdoorAdventures]

This has been the exact reason why I have not used an external hard drive because I always record with my iPhone but I also have a microphone plugged into it and would regular heart drives you cannot use the microphone

[@collinbell9355]

iCloud optimization? Do you have a video on that??

[@ztrhuy7339]

What gimbal are you using ? I can’t see anywhere

[@KenToney]

do you know if this set up works with the DJI osmo Mobile 6 gimbal?

[@antonius6302]

hi michael, would have liked to see another building block with a fan, then the whole set could also have been secured with magsafe

[@mrsgemini]

So can this be used with a case???

[@stix55]

Hi, may I know what is the cold shoe mount that you are using on 5:25 in the video?

[@georgestrus9333]

So difficult and expensive for the extra storage. Android I simply insert an SD card in the phone and no external cumbersome extras.

[@initialfocus]

MicroSD cannot handle read/write speeds of ProRes.

[@MrOnizuka1997]

This setup can work with the smallrig cage for iphone 15 pro max?

[@FutureNow]

i wish they had a minimal setup that allowed you to use a case. doesn't work for me as i don't want to remove my case every time i want to film, but still dope that these kinds of things are being made!

[@initialfocus]

I have a shot in this video showing that it fits with a basic case just fine

[@FutureNow]

@@initialfocus weird I guess i can’t find that shot! I see how it can work with the long cable, but the more minimalist setup doesn’t seem like it would, at least with the Peak Design case, but maybe I just can’t tell from the videos and photos.

[@bladerealm124]

⁠where is that shot?

[@tombernaljr]

Would it work with a phone grip, like the Shiftcam pro grip?

[@fredriksoderstjerna2176]

Is there a connector for lightning so it works on an iPhone 14 Pro Max?

[@WolfMediaImaging]

Hey Michael, I want to say that this is actually a product I love and would love to own but unfortunately I haven’t had the best luck with Lexar. I’ve shot weddings for close to seven years now and over the course of seven years I’ve had freshly new. Lexar cards fail on me one of which have been at a wedding. I have also had fellow videographers and photographers. Tell me how they have had Lexar cards fail on them. So as much as I would love this product, I’m just a bit put off by Lexar. Great video however

[@ihtesham_emon]

This is an amazing solution! ❤

[@janetefrati5806]

Do I have to remove the cover to place the Lexar to the phone?

[@SIRCRAZY]

Can’t really use a case though I’m using a moss case so I don’t think this gonna work

[@AnthonyMorales71]

I hope he or they reply to this comment. This is so true. Most people have a case in their phone.

[@VEL0ZE]

Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD supports phone cases with a thickness up to 1.6 millimeters using the provided silicone case. Without the silicone case, the phone case thickness can be up to 2.6 millimeters. If the thickness exceeds 2.6 mm, they recommend using a USB Type-C cold shoe adapter cable to connect your phone.

[@vertical2058]

Did I miss the link for the audio input? You spoke too fast for me to catch what that was

[@skymakai]

I really don't get why big companies like Lexar are doing kickstarters. They have the money to launch the product. Getting pre-sales on kickstarter just seems scummy when the platform is meant for startups and small companies.

[@Agent77X]

Lexar continues to be in start up company! Maybe when their company grows into a $500K sales a year, it will be ready to hire an employee!😮

[@skymakai]

@@Agent77X Really? I thought Lexar was considered a "major" brand. I had no idea they had no employees and make less than 500K/year. Where did you learn that?

[@guyncali2]

What gimble are you using in this video?

[@rogerchung7699]

What is the gimbal in the video?

[@cayman2010]

Thanks! I love this setup and will order it. 🙂

[@MobileDecay]

That thing is asking to be snapped off in your pocket when you take it out. 🤔

[@J-Young_photography]

too bad iphone just usb 2.0, still slow in transfer speed right?

[@initialfocus]

lol no that’s iPhone with lightning or last years base 15s. 15/16 pro have usb 3.1 speeds

[@fromdonwithlove]

Can you use that setup with the Insta360 Flow Pro?