Why I’m Shooting So Much on the iPhone 16 Pro This Year (And What’s in My Pocket Cinema Rig)
The best camera isn’t just the one you have—it’s the one that doesn’t slow you down. A Shift Toward Simplicity This year, I’ve shot more with my iPhone 16 Pro than any other camera in my studio. That’s saying a lot considering I own a full cinema rig with interchangeable lenses, external monitors, SSD recorders, and XLR audio inputs. But here’s the truth: as content creation moves faster, lighter, and more mobile, the iPhone has quietly evolved into a tool I can trust— even for paid projects. There’s a freedom that comes from walking out the door with nothing but your phone and a few key accessories. The iPhone 16 Pro’s new sensor stack , ProRes workflow , and spatial video depth rendering changed everything. And when paired with the right tools—like the Freewell 1.33x anamorphic lens , Freewell ND and mist magnetic filters , and a selfie grip rig —it becomes a pocket-sized cinema camera that can hold its own next to my GH5 or full-frame cinema body. Let’s break down why I’m usi...
