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Recommended Gear

Essential equipment for capturing stunning timelapses

Recommended Gear

This is the gear the TimeLapsed App Team uses and recommends for capturing stunning timelapses.

iPhone Mount for stable timelapse shots

iPhone Mounts

$10 ~ $20

A solid mount will help you stabilize your shot. Most iPhone mounts like the one shown below have tripod adapters. It is recommended to use a solid mount that requires you to lock it into place with a control knob or lever. In our experience, the spring loaded iPhone mounts are too risky and your phone may fall out of them easily. A quality mount with clamp down control is highly recommended. Many times these mounts come with selfie sticks and tripods that you may purchase.

Magic Arm with Clamp for mounting iPhone to various surfaces

Magic Arms with Clamps

$10 ~ $50

Magic arms are incredible devices for you to mount your iPhone to a variety of surfaces. They are adjustable and can be locked into place. They are also great for mounting your iPhone to a tripod or other device. Tripods are also a great way to stabilize your shot. A tripod with a ball head is recommended for the most flexibility.

Camera Rotator for panning timelapse shots

Camera Rotator - Panning Timelapses

$30 ~ $50

Camera Rotators sit on a flat surface or mount on a tripod and allow you to pan the camera over time. These are compatiblie with the above iPhone style mounts. One of our favorite tools to capture stunning timelapses with motion, aka Motion Lapse.