Moment’s
SuperCage
is
a
new
smartphone
accessory
that
improves
the
functionality
and
ergonomics
of
using
a
smartphone
as
a
pro
video
camera.
Smartphone
cages
for
mobile
filmmakers
aren’t
a
new
idea
—
even
Moment
sells
a
cheaper
alternative
—
but
the
SuperCage
is
its
first
one
integrating
a
USB-C
hub
so
that
there’s
one
less
accessory
needed.
That
way,
smartphones
with
a
USB-C
port
can
record
to
an
external
storage
device
(which,
in
the
case
of
the
iPhone
15
and
16,
unlocks
ProRes
4K
recording
at
60fps
if
the
storage
is
fast
enough)
while
still
charging
from
a
power
bank
through
the
100W
passthrough
port.
The
company
has
made
a
name
for
itself
with
accessories
like
lenses
and
MagSafe
tripod
mounts
that
make
it
easier
to
film
and
shoot
with
a
smartphone.
The
SuperCage
is
available
for
preorder
through
Kickstarter
for
$199,
and
while
there
are
always
risks
with
backing
crowdfunded
products,
Moment
has
already
successfully
delivered
10
other
products
through
the
platform.
With
larger
handles
attached,
Moment’s
SuperCage
will
make
it
easier
to
film
with
a
smartphone.Image:
Moment
The
SuperCage
uses
an
expanding
clamp
to
securely
hold
a
smartphone
inside
an
aluminum
ring
that
can
be
upgraded
with
handles
and
mounts
for
attaching
other
filmmaking
gear.
Any
accessory
compatible
with
NATO
rails
can
be
attached
to
the
top
and
sides
of
the
SuperCage,
while
the
bottom
of
the
cage
can
be
attached
to
tripods
and
other
mounts
compatible
with
Arca
rails.
The
SuperCage
adds
microphone
and
headphone
jacks
as
well
as
an
SD
card
slot.Image:
Moment
The
hub
on
Moment’s
SuperCage
also
includes
an
SD
card
slot,
microphone
and
headphone
ports,
a
total
of
four
USB-C
ports,
and
a
4K
HDMI
port
so
the
rig
can
be
connected
to
a
larger
display.
Delivery
for
those
who
back
the
SuperCage’s
Kickstarter
campaign
is
expected
to
start
in
December
2024.
(Originally posted by Andrew Liszewski)
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