ShiftCam ProGrip Starter Kit – DSLR-Style Phone Camera Grip with Built-in Powerbank, Wireless Shutter Button and Qi Charging, Freestanding Dock & Tripod Mount – Compatible w/Android & iPhone

Clearly a superior product, but pricey
Before purchasing the ShiftCam ProGrip I tried two other phone camera grips with bluetooth shutters available on Amazon – one for about $30 and one for about $40. I have concluded that when it comes to these devices, you get what you pay for.I’ve had the ShiftCam ProGrip for a week and today I was able to spend an entire afternoon using it to shoot photos and video with my iPhone 13 Pro. The ProGrip holds the phone securely – I was holding it down by my side when I wasn’t shooting and walking around and I had no concerns about the phone falling out.When shooting, the grip is comfortable and the shutter button is well placed. After a little adjustment (loosening), the hand strap provides a secure means of holding the grip and the phone. I debated getting a wrist strap, just in case I dropped the phone while shooting, but with a properly adjusted hand strap I don’t think I’ll need a wrist strap.The shutter release worked EVERY time. With the less expensive grips the shutter release only worked 50% to 75% of the time and changed the phone’s volume the rest of the time, rendering those less expensive grips unusable for serious photography and frustrating even for casual snapshots.The ShiftCam ProGrip easily rotates between landscape and portrait shooting without changing your grip, a nice feature. The less expensive grips require you to contort yourself to change orientation, as you would with a digital SLR, but doing that with a phone and a small grip is much more awkward than with an SLR.The wireless charging feature of the ProGrip worked well (my iPhone 13 Pro is in an Apple Mag Safe case). Just press the charge button on the ShiftCam ProGrip with the phone mounted in the grip and the phone immediately begins charging. You can download a template for lining up your phone for charging but I didn’t need it with the Mag Safe case (just align the circle on the case with the circle on the ProGrip). You can charge and shoot at the same time and the ProGrip appears to have good battery life.My only complaint about the ProGrip is the price, but I’ve decided I’d rather spend the money for something that works very well. After investing $1,300 in a phone with an excellent camera, I had to ask myself what it’s worth to be able to comfortably and securely use that phone to take pictures. I’ve decided the ShiftCam ProGrip is worth the money.

Much better than the Fjorden or LUX Grip
Based on my initial experience, this is an impressive product.Having come from a background of using dedicated D/SLRs for years, I find using phone camera apps with touchscreens alone just doesn’t work for the way I like to shoot. So a proper grip is essential to me to avoid lugging around another piece of gear during travel.For context, I bought and tried the original Fjorden grip years ago, but stopped using it after several attempts, for two big reasons. First, the physical dimensions are just too small for my large hands, making it fiddly and slow to use. But the biggest drawback I found wtih the Fjorden was that use in the field was cumbersome—unlock the phone, select camera app, reconnect grip—because leaving the phone on and the screen active killed the phone battery in no time.The ProGrip addresses both these problems with the embedded battery charger, large grip, and hand strap. Granted, it lacks a dial and additional function buttons like the Fjorden or the overpriced LUX Grip, but I personally don’t see that as a major issue for a phone-based setup (plus my experience with the Fjorden’s laggy physical dial and zoom controls put me off using those controls with the screen readily available).Best of all, I confirmed that the ProGrip works with the Leica LUX camera app, as well as the default iPhone camera and Fjorden apps. It also comes with a very nice custom-molded case and a 2-year warranty, which I think is impressive in this day and age. One of the video reviewers griped about the plastic-y build, but frankly I find it pretty solid and don’t see it as notably different from many dedicated cameras on the market at many multiples of the ProGrip’s price point.Overall, I’m impressed with the ProGrip’s features and the company’s dedication to delivering a quality product. I look forward to taking it out for an extended spin.

Habe diesen Griff gekauft, da ich dachte, und auch in einem Testartikel gelesen habe, dass er einen Zoom hat. Gleich vorweg, dem ist nicht so dieser Griff hat keinen Zoom. Er kann einzig auslösen, fernauslösen und laden.Die Haalterung schafft es nicht ein Samsung SG 10, 22, 22/25 ultra oder Xaomie zu halten. Bei (etwas stärkerer) ruckartiger Bewegung verliert die Halterung das Smartphone. Also wenn man z.B. stolpert oder jmd. ausweicht o.ä. ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit sehr hoch, dass das Handy herausfällt und zerbricht.Die Haptik und Verarbeitung sind gut. Die Griffgröße für mich zu klein, schmal. Auslöser dennoch gut erreichbar.Den Preis finde ich viel zu hoch, für das, was man mit dem Griff anstellen kann.Toll finde ich wiederum die Tasche, die im Set mitgeliefert wurde!! Das könnten die anderen Hersteller gern auch so machen.Letztenendes habe ich den Griff zurück geschickt, da mit der Funktionsumfang zu gering und vor allem die Halterung zu lose ist!

With smartphone cameras improving all the time, and in some cases rivaling normal cameras, then you probably need something like the Progrip to literally get a “grip” on your phone. Otherwise, the shape of the phone and its slippiness make it a difficult little beast to control to get decent pictures and videos. The Progrip is a serious piece of kit in this regard, with the quality, ergonomics, and functions being top draw; turning your phone into a very smart piece of photography and video recording equipment.I purchased it to go with my Pixel 6 Pro, which it accommodates easily (length and width), with the phone sliding effortlessly between the spring-loaded jaws. I even managed to achieve it with a Spigen case fitted but it would not accommodate a Caseology case due to the slightly bigger width. If you have a smaller phone the Grip includes extra rubber bumper bars and stoppers, which can be inserted into the grip jaws to provide the required clamping load. My phone felt incredibly secure and free of movement and wobble, even when waving the attached phone & grip about.Set-up is straightforward and very clearly explained in the accompanying “Getting Started” User Guide booklet. The only disappointment is that on page 1 of the Guide it gives you the opportunity to scan a QR code to access an online User Manual “to learn how to shoot the best footage with your gear”. Scanning the code takes you to a ‘COMING SOON’ page, which is very disappointing considering how long the grip has been out and how much it costs.In terms of setup, I charged mine first using the provided USB-C cable and via the connector on the base. Having done so, I inserted the phone as directed in the guide ensuring that it was properly aligned in the centre of the wireless charging plate for optimal charging. There are clear instructions on the alignment process. To activate Bluetooth is very simple, just press the shutter button, wait for the blue light to appear on the grip, and select “ShiftCam ProGrip” on your phone’s list of available Bluetooth connections. That was it. Go to your camera app and the grip is instantly recognised, with a single click of the grip shutter button taking a picture and a long press and HOLD taking video footage. There is no lag between pressing the shutter button and the phone camera responding. NOTE…other than the shutter release, all other camera settings still have to be controlled and set on the phone.If you want to use the grip to wirelessly charge your phone it’s just a case of pressing the Qi Charging Button on the back of the grip and inserting your phone. Both picture/video taking and charging can take place simultaneously.To summarise, if you want to make more of your smartphone camera you probably need a grip. The question is do you really need to spend £129 to achieve this? The short answer is no as there are other grips on the market for a fraction of the price, some of which also include a wireless Qi charging capability The advantages of the Progrip are;• Sturdy build, excellent ergonomics, and firm hold on the phone, especially beneficial for larger phones and hands.• Gives you a much better grip on your slippery and not particularly ergonomic smartphone.• Charges your phone whilst shooting allowing you to shoot for longer• The built-in tripod and accessory sockets allow you to expand your photography and video• The phone can easily be rotated in the adjustable grip to provide both landscape and portrait shooting.• It turns your smartphone into something resembling and functioning as a real DSLR camera.One final, final point. It comes with a leather handgrip, which makes it easier to hold but I found it rather difficult to get my hands into. It’s fine for taking a few snaps but if you are using the camera for longer periods I recommend the Camkix neck strap, which securely attaches to the tripod mount on the Grip and allows you to keep your smartphone close to hand, secure, and hands-free when not snapping.All in all a great bit of kit.

…in der Praxis aber nicht so praktisch wie erwartet.Ich hatte den Grip extra vor einem großen Urlaub bestellt, ihn mit Spannung erwartet & kurz vor dem Urlaub getestet.Das Smartphone (iPhone 14Pro Max) sitzt jetzt fest in der Halterung. Das automatische Laden ist gut; die Hand sitzt gut am Griff.Inkonsequent ist aber, das der Zoom nicht steuerbar ist. Sehr schade…Das Hauptargument gegen den Griff ist aber das Gewicht. Ich hatte noch die zusätzliche Linse verwendet und alles zusammen war mir dann zu schwer (um den Hals oder Schulter). Eine Einhand-Bedienung ist nicht möglich (ohne Zoom Schalter). Und dafür muss ich aber nicht 150€ ausgeben.Deshalb blieb der Griff zu Hause & dann zurück.