Best iPhone photography accessories

MAGNETIC WIRELESS POWER BANK 2.5K $79.95, belkin.com

It’s annoying to run out of battery power when on a shoot, which is more likely if you’re shooting HDR Dolby Vision video. This MagSafe wireless charger will boost the iPhone 12 (and 12 Pro’s) battery and is designed to keep clear of your iPhone’s lenses.

IXPAND FLASH DRIVE GO From $69, shop.westerndigital.com

This useful gadget’s lightning connector enables you to transfer shots from your iPhone to a flash drive to free up storage space (and perform a back-up of valuable photos while still on location). You can then plug the USB 3.0 connector into your Mac to transfer your images across.

DJI OM 4 $239, dji.com

This gimbal enables smooth handheld camera moves (which is useful for older iPhones that don’t stabilise the footage in-camera like the 12 Pro does.) It also comes with a stand and a free app that enables the gimbal to track your moves like a virtual camera operator or perform panning and tilting timelapses.

ANKER IPHONE LED FLASH $69, amazon.com.au

The iPhone’s built-in flash is weak and creates a washed-out subject. By placing this 4x brighter LED flash at the side of the iPhone you can add a little modelling to your portraits and fill in harsh shadows with the optional diffuser. It also provides extra lighting for video footage.

MANFROTTO MINI TRIPOD WITH CLAMP $44.95, manfrotto.com

This tripod and clamp helps you shoot in a more disciplined and considered way. It’s handy for capturing time-lapse sequences or snapping a selfie from a distance. The lockable ball head enables you to easily adjust the iPhone’s angle and capture straight horizons.

CANON SELPHY SQUARE QX10 $199, canon.com.au

Having a print in your hands gives extra value to an iPhone-sourced image. This mobile printer uses Wi-Fi to download your favorite shots from your iPhone. Its dye sublimation printing produces vibrant colours and tones on sticky square format prints with a writable border.