Why you should NOT shoot a movie with an iPhone @iphoneographers
Why you should NOT shoot a movie with an iPhone  @iphoneographers
Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My top reasons why shooting a movie with an iPhone might NOT be a good idea.

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0:16 Issue 1 - Unreliable
1:39 Issue 2 - Overheating
3:34 Issue 3 - Battery Life
5:56 Wrap-up

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