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Reddit mentions of RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with XL Conversion Kit - Metal Universal Smart Phone Tripod Adapter - Standard Plus XL Conversion Kit
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We found 7 Reddit mentions of RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with XL Conversion Kit - Metal Universal Smart Phone Tripod Adapter - Standard Plus XL Conversion Kit. Here are the top ones.
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Comes with a Standard Mount plus an XL Conversion Kit that allows you to quickly switch between Standard and XL to fit virtually all smartphones on the market. Perfect if you're not sure which model to buy or plan to change phones soon.Superb metal construction: CNC machined from solid aluminum alloy for exceptional strength, and hard anodized with a beautiful matte finish.Phone is well protected by 3M-backed rubber pads and nothing contacts your phone's screen. Mounts on any standard tripod (1/4-20) and also stands on its own (tripod not included).Mounts on any standard tripod (1/4-20) and also stands on its own without a tripod (mini-tripod not included).Compatible with all Apple iPhones, Samsung Note, Samsung Galaxy, Google Nexus, Nokia Lumia, HTC, Motorola, LG and many other phones and phablets.
Specs:
| Color | Black - Standard and XL (2.1 to 3.6") |
| Height | 3.5 Inches |
| Length | 1.6 Inches |
| Weight | 0.1875 Pounds |
| Width | 1.1 Inches |
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I don't really know much about gimbals, but how about a smartphone tripod adapter? That's just the first example I found googling. It's quite possible something better is out there.
I use one of these to attach my phone to my tripod.
Works great with both my iPhone 5s (small) and my Pixel XL (big) and it comes with adjustable length pins depending on which you need.
You can use it with a little cheap table-top tripod like this for a quick, light weight, portable and versatile rig.
You can hang it all kinds of places or use it just as a tripod. Not something you want to put a pan/tilt head on (like moving the camera smoothly while filming) but set and forget it's really nice.
I used the EXACT same set up for a short film (camera and computer, ram, and ssd).
I'd get a boom pole or - even better - a tall mic stand with a telescoping arm (you'll need a mic to 1/4th inch converter), or both, a shotgun mic, an external recorder, and a lavaliere mic (or two).
If you use a mic stand you can avoid having a dedicated sound guy, you just have to be really careful where you place it and the mic. That or use a desktop tripod or laveliere for the sound.
The sound is key. I can't state this strongly enough. If your sound sucks, your film will too.
With the c100 always use the inbuilt mics for scratch sound and record using the external mic, then sync them in post.
I used the zoom h4 and I'd say get a recorder with better preamps (the zoom is a little noisy, but it's still pretty good).
I'd get an external usb 3.0 hard drive (not ssd) to archive footage, just because it's so much cheaper. I use a 4tb G-Drive and it works well with Macs (whatever you get, just make sure it's 7200rpm).
If you're making docs I'd go with Hitfilm (pro or express 2017) for editing. If you get express you'll need the extended formats pack ($10) for AVCHD from the c100. I'd also get the starter pack ($10), the colorist pack ($25), and the repair pack ($50).
The repair pack has a great denoiser (video, not sound).
On my 2012 Mac Hitfilm works very well with 1080p footage.
As for the external monitor - the screen on the c100 is good enough for video if you're doing a documentary, so I'd skip it and spend that money on the mic and the audio recorder (this also makes you MUCH more mobile).
Basically, that's all you need.
If you want to have options I'd say get a tripod dolly - something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-ATD-Tripod-Camera-Lighting/dp/B000YB862E
I'd also get a smart phone tripod mount, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/RetiCAM-Smartphone-Tripod-Mount-Conversion/dp/B00P4VAHAI
Always remember you can record both video and audio on your smart phone if you're in a pinch or want a back up (so some extra SDXC cards are always needs, just get good ones).
And last but not least (and if you're buying a c100 you probably already know this), make sure you have a good ball head and a good pan and tilt head for your tripod.
Hope this helps.
p.s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E61zIyOM6ls
So mount it on a tripod?
No camera is going to look super great hand held, when you're also performing. If you have a male counter part that can sometimes work in some positions, but otherwise if you're planning mostly solo stuff, a good camera holder and tripod will go a long way.
This is the cell phone mount I like - https://www.amazon.com/RetiCAM-Smartphone-Tripod-Standard-Conversion/dp/B00P4VAHAI
Tripod wise you can get a lot, just depends on your needs. A Gorilla pod would be a good investment, as would be a stand alone tripod in the $100-200 range.
From there an LED panel or two would do wonders, as would spending some money to get matching daylight balanced bulbs for the room you work in. That + good window light should be all you really need.
If you have anymore questions feel free to PM. I've spent a lot of time considering and planning doing what you're going into before I got a girlfriend. I'd love to talk shop about it because that world interests the hell out of me.
I've been using this Reticam attachment
RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount with Standard Plus XL Conversion Kit(2.1 to 3.6- inch)- Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P4VAHAI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IOWsyb356CFQR
It's not a MacGuyver special, but I've had good success with a RetiCAM, which fits a camera tripod and can expand large enough to hold a standard Raspberry Pi case. (I use the RetiCAM to hold a RPi2/camera/WiFi-dongle combo on a tripod as a super cheap and simple portable network camera for things like watching my smoker's temperature from anywhere in my house.)