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i-phone holder... for RM3D... ?
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Godfrey
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What is "RM3D"?
stephengilbert
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Really Right Stuff sell an iPhone holder that might work with their hot shoe adapter to mount on a camera with a hot shoe.
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/search?keywords=iphone
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/search?keywords=iphone
not the cheapest option, but the combo seems really good !
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/medium-format-systems-and-digital-backs/36638-new-cambo-technical-cameras-product-updates.html
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/medium-format-systems-and-digital-backs/36638-new-cambo-technical-cameras-product-updates.html
Wayne Fox
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what back are you using on the Arca?
beano_z
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...indeed, I was going to chip in, if you're planning on using Wi-Fi (or HDMI) and live view, then the RRS will be a nice option since with the micro ball head, you can adjust your iPhone to almost any angle, but if your back doesn't have this capability, then the iPhone must be properly aligned with your lens / camera, so your options will be limited, and I don't think even a hot shoe will be very accurate in terms of physical alignment, I get the feeling there's always lots of play possible.
I also remember (really long ago) there used to be a 3rd party iPhone holder called "something something moon", which was pretty nice and suitable for any platform, if I remember correctly.......not really helpful I know, but someone else might have the correct name :facesmack:
Godfrey
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Aptus II 7 aka DM33
i've test the IQ160 and while the live view was fantastic... considering my use and my lenses, i wasn't completely convinced... and i can't afford an IQ300... so for architecture, i stick with the DM33 for now !
And considering how low is the business in south of france, i'm also considering going back to full frame... Nikon + PC-E...
I think i will go with the cambo : https://www.cambo.com/en/wide-rs-series/wrs-1060/
Be carefull, you'll not be able to fix it to the arca, all system have their own plateform....arca fit on arca, alpa on alpa cambo on cambo...or you will need a custom adapter, no sure it is a good idea, you should just buy the arca one or the jlm one.
there's no arca's iPhone holder...
The WRS-1095 Hot Shoe Adapter fits to the Wide RS and DS accessory shoe and allows for the use of Cambo's new accessories with two knob fixation such as the WRS-1060 iPhone holder, WRS-1090 Compendium and WRS-1080 Viewfinder.
The WRS-1095 is compatible with any camera body fitted with a hot shoe.
and this... https://www.arca-shop.de/de/weiteres-zubehoer/r-line-cold-shoe-adapter
it should do the trick !
the jlm one, where to buy it ?
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Transposure
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Rather than some large, unwieldy, contraption, I highly recommend the Schneider iPro case (and lenses if appropriate). The case is made by "Element Case", arguably the best iPhone case maker in the biz. Look them up.
the iPro case has 1/4-20 inserts (metal) on both sides of the case.
Simply screw in a hot shoe adapter, or otherwise, and voila. The added benefit is using "Artist's Viewfinder Mark II" app with the super wide lens for the iPro. It will allow you to simulate the field of view for many tech cam lenses. And, it has real time processing of lens distortion. In effect correcting for the super wide angle lens barrel distortion on the fly! Super cool.
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the iPro case has 1/4-20 inserts (metal) on both sides of the case.
Simply screw in a hot shoe adapter, or otherwise, and voila. The added benefit is using "Artist's Viewfinder Mark II" app with the super wide lens for the iPro. It will allow you to simulate the field of view for many tech cam lenses. And, it has real time processing of lens distortion. In effect correcting for the super wide angle lens barrel distortion on the fly! Super cool.
some shots...
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stephengilbert
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It looks like the iPro case is threaded at the midpoint of the case. Ideally, you'd want to be able to place the iPhone's lens at the center of the camera so that it is not offset from the lens. The ALPA and Arca allow for this placement. See ALPA SDH Mk II iPhone-Halter
Transposure
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I knew new someone would point that out. LOL
I left out this part that I use with the case....
It puts the lens smack dab on the centerline. For $20.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1071434-REG/vello_se_200_6_cold_shoe_extension.html
at the moment, i'm using this kind of solution using a manfrotto klyp with wide angle adapter...
alpa have a good wa adapter as well...
https://www.alpa.ch/en/article/acam-wide-angle-converter
alpa have a good wa adapter as well...
https://www.alpa.ch/en/article/acam-wide-angle-converter
First i was in the process to buy it, while i think that it's a great case, and the fact that you can use the same lens on different models suits me... but considering the support itself, i want something more precise this time.
The only point using an iphone+holder as a viewfinder, is to have an accurate view of your final frame.
And the only way to have this accurate level of view framing is to use a dedicated iphone holder.
With any other system, you ll never be sure that your holder is well align, and so you'll loose all the benefit it should brings. In this case you'd better stay with optical finder...or go for a dedicated one.
And the only way to have this accurate level of view framing is to use a dedicated iphone holder.
With any other system, you ll never be sure that your holder is well align, and so you'll loose all the benefit it should brings. In this case you'd better stay with optical finder...or go for a dedicated one.