For hybrid shooters who rely on both a main camera and an iPhone, the SmallRig Magnetic iPhone Holder with Cold Shoe Mount is one of the most surprisingly useful accessories you can add to your setup. Designed to slot straight into the shoe on top of your camera, it transforms your iPhone into a powerful companion tool while you shoot.
The strong MagSafe-compatible magnet makes attaching your iPhone effortless—no clamps, no screws, no wasted time. When mounted on top of your camera, the magnetic snap-on design means you can quickly remove the phone to check a shot, reply to a message, or film a quick handheld clip, then reattach it in seconds, but of course you can still do all this whilst attached to the top of your camera too.
Perfect for Behind-the-Scenes and Social Content
Mounting the iPhone above your camera unlocks a whole range of creative possibilities:
Capture behind-the-scenes video while shooting stills
Film vertical content for Reels or TikTok without changing your main setup
Use your phone as a secondary angle for interviews or events
Record quick walk-throughs or vlogs without lowering your main camera
It’s an easy, unobtrusive way to boost your content output on every shoot.
This SmallRig holder slides straight into the shoe on your camera, creating a stable and reliable platform for your iPhone. Combined with its metal build and adjustable hinge, it feels like a proper bit of kit not a flimsy accessory.
You can angle your phone up or down depending on what you're filming, or mount it backwards making it equally useful for behind the scene capture, time-lapse, or reference footage.
Adds Functionality Without Adding Bulk
Despite being so compact, the holder effectively turns your iPhone into a versatile on-camera tool:
Use it as a wireless monitor with apps like Monitor+
Run camera control apps while shooting
Shoot BTS clips without an extra tripod
Capture client-friendly previews or livestreams straight from your camera position
And when you’re done, it packs away in a pocket.
Why Top-of-Camera iPhone Mounting Is So Useful
For photographers and videographers who want to maximise their workflow, having an iPhone on top of the camera is genuinely practical. It helps you:
Create more content with zero extra setup
Stay connected without digging for your phone
Keep social footage aligned with your main camera’s POV
Work faster, lighter, and smarter on location
The SmallRig magnetic holder doesn’t overcomplicate things it simply makes your camera smarter.