Looking for Good Smartphone Tripod mount and Remote Shutter Release: I am looking for a good tripod mount for my iPhone 13 Pro Max that includes a remote shutter release. I have one...

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I am looking for a good tripod mount for my iPhone 13 Pro Max that includes a remote shutter release. I have one, but the blue tooth remote doesn’t seem to work anymore. Anyone have any good suggestions? Much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Oh yeah, I did use the search function, but didn’t find anything new.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

If the mount itself is okay, couldn't you simply buy a replacement blue tooth remote to trigger your phone's camera?

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

rook2c4 wrote:

If the mount itself is okay, couldn't you simply buy a replacement blue tooth remote to trigger your phone's camera?

I haven’t found one yet, but I’m still looking.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Wingpilot wrote:

I am looking for a good tripod mount for my iPhone 13 Pro Max that includes a remote shutter release. I have one, but the blue tooth remote doesn’t seem to work anymore. Anyone have any good suggestions? Much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Oh yeah, I did use the search function, but didn’t find anything new.

I'm using a Camkix...it works with Android and iPhone. Camkix.com.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

I recall finding dozens of very inexpensive Bluetooth remotes for iPhones on Amazon.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

joer wrote:

I'm using a Camkix...it works with Android and iPhone. Camkix.com.

That’s the one I currently have. It used to work just fine, but now it won’t pair to my iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

sb wrote:

I recall finding dozens of very inexpensive Bluetooth remotes for iPhones on Amazon.

I just perused through Amazon last evening and found one and ordered it. It’s Xenvo Shutterbug bluetooth shutter release.
https://www.amazon.com/Xenvo-Shutterbug-Bluetooth-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B01K3G3A8O/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BRE8356GTVXI&keywords=xenvo+shutterbug+-+camera+shutter+remote+control+-+bluetooth&qid=1648221080&sprefix=xenvo+shu%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Wingpilot wrote:

I am looking for a good tripod mount for my iPhone 13 Pro Max that includes a remote shutter release. I have one, but the blue tooth remote doesn’t seem to work anymore. Anyone have any good suggestions? Much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Oh yeah, I did use the search function, but didn’t find anything new.

Why don't you just mount your camera on a tripod and use your phone as the remote? Or are you not going to use your regular camera?

goofybruce

Have you looked at golf cell phone holders?. They are designed to take pictures - motion and in some models stills - and have small remote controls as well. There are a lot on Amazon....here is just one: Phone Tripod - 67" [360° Rotation Mount & Heavy Duty] iPhone Tripod Stand with Remote, NEXBOOM Tripod for iPhone, Fit for iPhone 13 Pro Max / 13 Pro / 12 Pro Max/Samsung S21/Camera/GoPro.

ChrisKet Loc: Orange, CA

I bought one of these on Amazon last year for my iPhone 12 pro max, it came with a bluetooth remote. $9.95

https://www.amazon.com/Rotation-Smartphone-Adapter-Compatible-Samsung/dp/B0761QZLCS

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

wdross wrote:

Why don't you just mount your camera on a tripod and use your phone as the remote? Or are you not going to use your regular camera?

The idea is to use my phone as a camera, and I need a remote for it.
I can use my regular camera, however, often the northern lights are fickle and one moment they’re there and the next they are gone or fading. The iPhone allows me some spontaneity in a moment. If I know there is going to be a good display sometime, and I can get to a suitable location, I’ll use either my A6300 or RX100VII. I have a remote for each of them.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

goofybruce wrote:

Have you looked at golf cell phone holders?. They are designed to take pictures - motion and in some models stills - and have small remote controls as well. There are a lot on Amazon....here is just one: Phone Tripod - 67" [360° Rotation Mount & Heavy Duty] iPhone Tripod Stand with Remote, NEXBOOM Tripod for iPhone, Fit for iPhone 13 Pro Max / 13 Pro / 12 Pro Max/Samsung S21/Camera/GoPro.

I ordered a remote from Amazon last evening. It’s not that brand, however.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

ChrisKet wrote:

I bought one of these on Amazon last year for my iPhone 12 pro max, it came with a bluetooth remote. $9.95

https://www.amazon.com/Rotation-Smartphone-Adapter-Compatible-Samsung/dp/B0761QZLCS

That’s the same tripod mount and remote that I already have, only the remote doesn’t work with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Fortunately the tripod mount does work.

Bluefish Loc: Berks County, PA

Wingpilot wrote:

I am looking for a good tripod mount for my iPhone 13 Pro Max that includes a remote shutter release. I have one, but the blue tooth remote doesn’t seem to work anymore. Anyone have any good suggestions? Much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Oh yeah, I did use the search function, butt didn’t find anything new.

Hi Wingpilot, In my experience, a good bluetooth remote doesn’t exist. One minute they work fine, the next they turn up the volume. WTF? The Zodiac from Amazon seems like the most reliable.
Try keeping your auto-lock (settings > display and brightness) to never. This seems to help.
If a remote is absolutely crucial, use your earbuds (wired) volume up button. It has never failed me. Good luck and let me know if you find a good one.
PS. SHUTTERGRIP is just as bad although the concept is great.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Bluefish wrote:

Hi Wingpilot, In my experience, a good bluetooth r... (show quote)

Thanks for the tip.