The exact gear from my minimalist iPhone filmmaking setup, with zero cables. All-day power, professional wireless audio, and a cinematic ND filter, all affordable. Perfect for creators and business owners who want to film their own YouTube and social...
The piece that makes this whole setup cable-free: it snaps onto the back of the phone with MagSafe and charges wirelessly, so you can film all day with nothing dangling.
Ultra-thin 5000mAh 15W Power Bank
Clip this variable ND over the lens for that cinematic look, soft natural motion blur instead of the choppy phone shutter.
iPhone ND Filters - SANDMARC
My all-time favourite stand: it's sold as a light stand, so it goes really tall and holds up to 5 kg, for a fraction of the price of a camera tripod.
ULANZI MT-80 7FT Aluminum Camera Tripod
A simple MagSafe adapter that screws onto the tripod so the phone clicks straight on top, any solid mount like this one works.
elitehood Aluminum Magnetic Camera Phone Mount
One of the very few wireless mics that actually looks like a professional mic, and the USB-C version is incredible value at around $60.
Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Mic USB-C iPhone
A cheap stick-on MagSafe ring for the flat back of the power bank, turning it double-sided magnetic so it clicks onto the tripod too.
Magnetic Ring Wall Mount for iPhone
The first Pro with USB-C, so the Hollyland receiver plugs straight in, and MagSafe holds the power bank. Renewed and unlocked, since Apple no longer sells it new.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro 256GB Black Titanium
Adds 4K at 120 fps and the Camera Control button, and works with everything on this list. Renewed and unlocked, since Apple no longer sells it new.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro 256GB Black Titanium
Better than most “real” cameras.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB eSIM Cosmic Orange
The current Pro, new from Apple. USB-C, MagSafe and Qi2, so it works with everything on this list.
iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Silver
Double the capacity of the 5K power bank above, about 1.8 full charges of an iPhone 15 Pro, and still only 15 mm thin. Qi2, so it snaps on the same way.
Anker MagGo 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank
The pro version of the light stand trick: up to 2.37 m, and the air cushion lowers the phone gently if a lock slips. The ¼" stud on top is a removable adapter, so do not lose it.
Manfrotto 1052BAC 93in Air Cushioned Compact Stand
The compact option: the legs fold up over the column for travel, it reaches 1.95 m, carries 2 kg and has a ¼" screw on top for the MagSafe mount.