Review on Cinema Mount Mini Smartphone Rig & Aluminum Alloy Grip Handle, Cell Phone Tripod Adapter, Standard Cold Shoe Mount, Tripod Mount, Fit Arca Swiss Compatible With IPhone 11 12 Pro Max by Shawn Trotter

The rig is solidly built, superbly machined, and mounts my iPhone 12 Max securely — even with an Otterbox Defender case attached. The mounting of the Pocket 2 to the rig is, however, another story.I felt the mounting of the Pocket 2 to the iPhone (protective case was removed) was still not completely secure, and that the Pocket 2 connection would still not sustain a day’s activity in crowded stadium bleachers, with spectators bumping into your equipment. This mounting issue could have been easily accomplished by clamping or bracing the Pocket 2 to completely surround the camera, rather than just using adhesive "sponge-like” materials on the sides and back of the Pocket 2’s mounting point. I have zero idea why the manufacturers of the rig chose to not secure the Pocket 2 to the rig as securely as it does the phone.I resolved that "mounting security” issue by using the "DJI Do It All” wireless connection, which allows the Pocket 2 to be directly secured to a 1/4” screw mount or the cold shoe. I can now place the Pocket 2 anywhere — including atop the rig and on an extension pole (i.e., "to see above heads when at the ball game.”) There are data cables available to do exactly the same thing as the "Do It All” for much less cost.In summary, because of the various machined attachment points of the rig, it opens up many solid mounting options and possibilities for your phone and the Pocket 2 camera. If you’re gonna go with the Pocket 2 system, the rig is "essential hardware.”