Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get 10x or 240mm equivalent telephoto shots using this Sandmarc lens for iPhone. All footage captured using a 16 Pro Max with the Blackmagic camera app shooting Apple log. And an important best practice I discovered is to use the 17mm mount on a Sandmarc case and to NOT use a third-party cage.
🎬 My movie is NOW STREAMING!👇🏻 (partially shot on iPhone)
caseymakesamixtape.com
▶︎ FEATURED GEAR:
Sandmarc lenses & cases bit.ly/ShopSandmarc
Beastcage (choose model) https://beastgrip.kckb.st/6808b258
Beast Handle geni.us/EEylD (Amazon)
Supercage geni.us/BBC8GZ
Cage handles geni.us/bfIkur
Travel tripod geni.us/lhfVCn (Amazon)
🎥 Making movies with an iPhone? Check out our LUT Packs!
geni.us/iPhoneLUTs
LEARN MOBILE FILMMAKING!
▶︎ Complete Guide to the Blackmagic App geni.us/BlackmagicCamCourse
▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 geni.us/SmartCine101
▶︎ How To Make a Short Film Guide geni.us/DIYShortFilmGuide
▶︎ Complete Guide to Smartphone Audio: geni.us/SmartAudio101
▶︎ FAVORITE Apps & Gear:
Blackmagic Cam (camera app) apple.co/3NQ4doM
LumaFusion (editing app) on iOS: apple.co/2zL3sJW
Smartphone Gimbal geni.us/BaAGD
Hybrid Gimbal geni.us/NmUCxt
Universal Camera Cage/Grip geni.us/QdB1
Tripod Mount geni.us/v3pto
Mini Tripod geni.us/DbUyG
Battery Pack geni.us/weBviG
Small LED Light geni.us/Baj8XIB
Camera Mount Mic geni.us/df8Tcb8
Moment Lenses geni.us/ShopMomentLenses
ReeFlex Lenses geni.us/ReeFlexProLenses
▶︎ MUSIC We Use (get 2 months free): goo.gl/RcMx4N
▶︎ EDITED with Adobe Premiere Pro geni.us/E1XrVk
Need more smartphone filmmaking gear ideas?
iphoneographers.tv/apps-gear
▶︎ JOIN this channel to support it and access cool perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC8Zxb0nqCebD3AZ4S6SmC-g/join
▶︎ CONNECT:
twitter.com/ifilmmakers
instagram.com/watchifilmmakers
facebook.com/iphoneographers
▶︎ SUBSCRIBE & listen to my PODCAST bit.ly/AlmostProPodcast
If you’re new to the channel it's all about taking mobile & DIY filmmaking to the next level. I share tools, tips & techniques to empower indie filmmakers, YouTube creators, mobile journalists and really anyone who wants to create better videos and movies. I primarily use iOS devices - but most of the tips will work with any smartphone - so if you're an Android user there's plenty of good info here for you, too! :)
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Lens overview
1:29 10x lens tests
2:34 Sample 10x footage
3:33 Focus issues using cage
5:23 10x lens test using case
6:57 Wrap-up
Disclaimer: We use affiliate links from Amazon, B&H and more. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, which helps support our channel - and it costs you nothing extra.
#iphone #filmmaking #cinematography
Thanks for watching!
©2025 Splashbox Studios
Get 10x or 240mm equivalent telephoto shots using this Sandmarc lens for iPhone. All footage captured using a 16 Pro Max with the Blackmagic camera app shooting Apple log. And an important best practice I discovered is to use the 17mm mount on a Sandmarc case and to NOT use a third-party cage.
🎬 My movie is NOW STREAMING!👇🏻 (partially shot on iPhone)
caseymakesamixtape.com
▶︎ FEATURED GEAR:
Sandmarc lenses & cases bit.ly/ShopSandmarc
Beastcage (choose model) https://beastgrip.kckb.st/6808b258
Beast Handle geni.us/EEylD (Amazon)
Supercage geni.us/BBC8GZ
Cage handles geni.us/bfIkur
Travel tripod geni.us/lhfVCn (Amazon)
🎥 Making movies with an iPhone? Check out our LUT Packs!
geni.us/iPhoneLUTs
LEARN MOBILE FILMMAKING!
▶︎ Complete Guide to the Blackmagic App geni.us/BlackmagicCamCourse
▶︎ Smartphone Cinematography 101 geni.us/SmartCine101
▶︎ How To Make a Short Film Guide geni.us/DIYShortFilmGuide
▶︎ Complete Guide to Smartphone Audio: geni.us/SmartAudio101
▶︎ FAVORITE Apps & Gear:
Blackmagic Cam (camera app) apple.co/3NQ4doM
LumaFusion (editing app) on iOS: apple.co/2zL3sJW
Smartphone Gimbal geni.us/BaAGD
Hybrid Gimbal geni.us/NmUCxt
Universal Camera Cage/Grip geni.us/QdB1
Tripod Mount geni.us/v3pto
Mini Tripod geni.us/DbUyG
Battery Pack geni.us/weBviG
Small LED Light geni.us/Baj8XIB
Camera Mount Mic geni.us/df8Tcb8
Moment Lenses geni.us/ShopMomentLenses
ReeFlex Lenses geni.us/ReeFlexProLenses
▶︎ MUSIC We Use (get 2 months free): goo.gl/RcMx4N
▶︎ EDITED with Adobe Premiere Pro geni.us/E1XrVk
Need more smartphone filmmaking gear ideas?
iphoneographers.tv/apps-gear
▶︎ JOIN this channel to support it and access cool perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC8Zxb0nqCebD3AZ4S6SmC-g/join
▶︎ CONNECT:
twitter.com/ifilmmakers
instagram.com/watchifilmmakers
facebook.com/iphoneographers
▶︎ SUBSCRIBE & listen to my PODCAST bit.ly/AlmostProPodcast
If you’re new to the channel it's all about taking mobile & DIY filmmaking to the next level. I share tools, tips & techniques to empower indie filmmakers, YouTube creators, mobile journalists and really anyone who wants to create better videos and movies. I primarily use iOS devices - but most of the tips will work with any smartphone - so if you're an Android user there's plenty of good info here for you, too! :)
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Lens overview
1:29 10x lens tests
2:34 Sample 10x footage
3:33 Focus issues using cage
5:23 10x lens test using case
6:57 Wrap-up
Disclaimer: We use affiliate links from Amazon, B&H and more. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, which helps support our channel - and it costs you nothing extra.
#iphone #filmmaking #cinematography
Thanks for watching!
©2025 Splashbox Studios
