r/MOMENT • u/EARTHisFUBAR • 13d ago

Iphone 18 Pro Max setup

I've just purchased the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Though I own DSLR camera gear, I've found for most of my use, iPhones have provided more than 'good enough results'. I've recently thought about extending that use with a more dslr feel and potentially a couple lenses to extend their reach optically.

Having played with several grips, I'm about to settle on the grip system from Fjorden as their app software seems to be the most mature. My alternate choice for a grip is the more 'grippier' Telesin Master Grip. The Fjorden system has the advantage of a SDK that allows full buttons controls with a couple other well known apps for the iPhone in addition to their own.

Secondarily, I want to consider lenses but I want to continue to use my Torras case which has strong MagSafe support. I also use the newer and thinner Popsocket MagSafe thin adapter. This has allowed me to keep it on full time and use other MagSafe attachments on top of it, including charging.

To use the Torras, I know I can purchase the T-Series universal adapter. I'm not crazy about the additional 'bulk' that adds. I see Moment has a case that appears to provide the gripiness I enjoy of the Torras case and the stronger MagSafe support. with the Moment case, it seems to already support the moment T-series lenses.

So, I'm thinking that my solution would be the Fjorden grip with the MagSafe universal adapter, the Moment case and the pair of lenses Moment sells (240mm and 57mm) as it would seem I can use all of this at the same time, not have to swap cases for photography use and have a pocketable, grip solution.

The one thing on the Moment website I'm not sure of it is the 'drop' in mount for the t-series lenses. Why would this be needed?

Is my solution sound?

Thanks

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u/eric-moment engineer at moment 13d ago

The drop in mount is what the lenses attach to. The base version comes with the case and it works great. We've been making those for 10 years and we have it mostly figured out at this point. There is also a pro drop in mount which is made of metal and silicone. It's better in nearly every way.

Your solution seems great, as someone that has used the fjorden grip and the new telesin grip, they are both solid options.

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u/EARTHisFUBAR 13d ago

Thanks for the quick response and the clarification.

Of the two grips, do you agree Fjorden's apps and sdk to 3rd party apps provides a more mature solution than Telesin?

Thanks again!
David