It’s also very easy to mount or place your smartphone to get certain angles where using a DSLR would take longer. Because everyone has one, it’s much easier to film on the street or in a local cafe without disturbing anyone. The size, weight and virtual invisibility of the smartphone makes them ideal for filming “on the fly”. And that’s before you add a lens to your camera, while the smartphone comes with a lens (or lenses) included. A DSLR weighs about 800 grams while a smartphone weighs about a quarter of that (about 200 grams). SizeĪ smartphone weighs much less than a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Not only is the smartphone camera cheaper, but the extras like lenses, grips, tripods and gimbals are cheaper too. You can’t use your DSLR for online banking or checking Facebook (not yet anyway). If you are going to have a smartphone anyway, then essentially you are getting a “free” video camera with it. Smartphones aren’t always cheaper than a DSLR, but you have to remember they have 100s of features that other cameras don’t have. Why not play to the advantages of your chosen device? Cost In addition, the reason for using a smartphone should inform your later decisions when filming. What are the advantages of using a smartphone instead of the DSLR or mirrorless camera? As with every camera you choose, there are pros and cons of the device. Below I’ll reveal my choice for best smartphone for video recording, but first some things to consider:Īdvantages of using a smartphone for video So I have had hands-on experience, encountering most of the issues that come with smartphone filmmaking.
I’m also a smartphone filmmaker myself, have shot 5 short films/episodes using a Samsung S8 and S9.
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