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The evolution of smartphone camera functions over the last few years has been wonderful. However, due to its shape, it is not very suitable for a real camera in terms of operability.
I recently got the "Pixel 6 Pro". I am very satisfied with the camera in general and the "eraser magic" function that erases unnecessary objects from the shooting results in an instant. However, the fact is that there are still dissatisfactions with operability.
The cap grip transforms a flat smartphone into a three-dimensional and highly operable shooting equipment.When I was thinking about that, I found a handgrip for smartphones with a Bluetooth remote shutter called "CapGrip" on the net. Using one button battery (CR2016), the operability transforms another smartphone into a camera that fits in your hand.
GapGlip comes in a simple and compact packageThe contents of the package are extremely simple, with the cap grip of the main body and the instruction manual. The battery is built in at the factory and can be activated by pulling out the blue sticker. The handgrip part adopts a general mechanism that holds the smartphone with the restoring force of the pulled spring.
It comes with a simple instruction manual other than the main body, so it can be used immediately by pulling out the insulating tape because it is shipped with a built-in CR2016 battery. It holds the smartphone main body with a very general mechanism by the spring effect.There is a tripod hole on the bottomAll the hold parts that come into direct contact with the smartphone body are protected by a soft urethane material, so there is extremely little risk of damaging your important smartphone without a special cover or case. In addition, the cap grip part that supports the smartphone with fingers is textured, and a large scooped shape is adopted so that the cap grip can be firmly held with the fingertips.
The grip is reliable and an extremely stable shooting style is realized even if you hold it with one hand.The reaction to the shutter at your fingertips is quick and you will not miss a chance to shoot.Pairing your smartphone with the cap grip via Bluetooth wireless is also extremely easy. First, pull out the battery insulation seal on the cap grip and press and hold the shutter button. Then select the input device "Ulanzi" displayed in the Bluetooth section of the smartphone settings screen and pair it, and you're done.
It's super convenient because you can use it by pressing and holding the shutter button and removing only the shutter button that pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth.Pairing information is stored, so as long as Bluetooth on the smartphone is always on, after that, just press and hold the shutter button on the cap grip to turn on the power and it will automatically connect. Even if you suddenly come across a scene where you want to take a group photo, you don't have to look for a third-party photographer, and it's nice to be able to easily deal with immediate gathering and selfies.
Pair with a device called Ulanzi on the Bluetooth setting screen on the smartphone sideAnother advantage other than the operability of the cap grip is its lightness. Only 52g. Combined with the author's "Pixel 6 Pro" (223g: including aramid fiber case), the total weight is 275g.
The cap grip is only 52g in actual measurement and is lightweight. The Pixel 6 Pro (+ aramid fiber case), which is my main machine, weighs 275g.Since it is a combination of a high-performance smartphone and a grip that is designed to improve operability, it has become a style that is a little difficult to push into a pocket, but if you are a user with a lot of camera turns, consider always wearing it in terms of total weight. It is a level that can be done.
And the final advantage of the camera grip is the standard tripod hole on the bottom. I installed a Manfrotto compact tripod and went out to shoot several times, but if I had a removable remote control shutter and a tripod, the mobility of the smartphone camera would be greatly expanded.
Add Manfrotto's compact tripod and remove the strongest 3-piece set remote control shutter to make group selfies easy anywhereThe cap grip is fully equipped with light weight (actual measurement 52g), operability, portability, and mobility, and in addition, you can still change for 2000 yen. It is a gem without.
The cap grip is lightweight, operability, portability, mobility, and cost performance omnidirectional grip.Product name | Where to buy | price |
Cap grip | Amazon.co.jp | 1780 yen |