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Price: $19.99 – MagGlow Phone Fill Light; $59.95 – MagCam Phone Grip
Where to buy: Pgytech website, Amazon
What is it?
The PGYTECH iPhone photography kit with the MagGlow Phone Fill Light and MagCam Phone Grip is a modular accessory set designed to elevate mobile photography and videography for iPhone users.
What’s included?
- 1 x MagGlow Phone Fill Light
- 1 x Magnetic Ring
- 1 x User Guide
- 1 x MagCam Phone Grip
- 1 x Wireless magnetic Charging Stand
- 1 x Bluetooth Remote Controller
- 1 x Magnetic Ring
- 1 x Lanyard
- I x User Guide
Tech specs
PGYTECH MagGlow Phone Fill Light Specifications
- Model Numbers: P-PG-011 (Classic Black), P-PG-012
- Main Material: ABS + PC
- Weight: 37.6 g
- Dimensions: 85.5 × 97 × 16.5 mm (outer packaging); actual light: 68.33 × 58.81 × 10.5 mm
- Thickness: 10.5 mm (ultra-slim design)
- Mounting: Magnetic attachment for MagSafe-compatible phones/cases or MagCam Phone Grip
- LEDs: 34 high-efficiency LEDs
- Brightness Levels: 3 (15%, 50%, 100%), button-controlled
- Color Temperatures: 3 (2500K warm, 5500K neutral, 9000K cool), button-controlled
- CRI: 95
- Maximum Rotation Angle: 290° hinge for flexible positioning
- Battery Capacity: 300 mAh (lithium-ion)
- Battery Life: Up to 30 minutes at maximum brightness
- Recharge Time: 60 minutes
- Charging Port: USB-C (5V/1A input)
- Power Consumption: 2 W
PGYTECH MagCam Phone Grip Specifications
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- Main Materials: ABS + PC (polycarbonate), aluminum alloy, zinc alloy
- Weight: Grip: 145 g; Battery Module: 83 g
- Dimensions: Grip: 118 × 127 × 37 mm; Battery Module: 70 × 100 × 39.5 mm
- Mounting: MagSafe magnetic mount for instant attachment to compatible phones and cases. Can be attached in both vertical and horizontal orientations
- Battery: Capacity: 3000 mAh (integrated in the battery module)
- Wireless charging: 5W via POGO pins
- Wired charging: 10W via USB-C port – Can function as a power bank
- Bluetooth Remote: Detachable, magnetically attached
- Wireless range: up to 10 meters (32.8 feet)
- Functions: photo shutter, start/stop video, zoom, camera switch (functions may vary by device)
- Tripod Mount: Standard 1/4″-20 thread for tripod or accessory mounting
- Stand Function: Converts into a phone stand for both portrait and landscape use
- Phone Compatibility: Requires at least 98 mm from the phone’s rear camera to the bottom edge for proper attachment
Design and features
MagCam Phone Grip
- Modular Design: Detaches into three parts: Magnetic Wireless Charging Module, Bluetooth Remote Module, and Charging Grip Module for ultimate versatility.
- EDC Stand: The wireless charging module is ultra-slim (max thickness of 5.5mm) and functions as an adjustable EDC stand (up to 58° angle), supporting both portrait and landscape modes for easy use.
- Power Bank Capability: The charging grip module includes a 3000mAh battery, offering wireless 5W charging via POGO pins or 10W wired charging through a Type-C port.
- Magnetic Bluetooth Remote: A magnetic attachment design allows easy remote operation up to 10 meters and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
- Enhanced Compatibility: Built-in magnets ensure easy attachment to the phone, with an adapter for Android phones and the ability to stack a magnetic fill light on the opposite side.
- Note: Not recommended for use with Samsung, Sony, vivo, or Google smartphones.
MagGlow Phone Fill Light
- Slim Design: Overall thickness is controlled at just 10.5mm.
- Button-Controlled Brightness: Short-press the brightness button to cycle through three brightness levels (15%, 50%, 100%).
- 300mAh Battery Capacity: Provides 30 minutes of high-brightness supplementary lighting.
- Magnetic Attachment: The base of the fill light is designed with magnets, allowing it to easily attach to MagSafe-compatible phones or phone cases. It can also be magnetically attached to the PGYTECH MagCam Phone Grip.
- Stepless Rotation: The light features a damping hinge, allowing it to rotate freely and hover at any angle to meet different lighting needs.
- Three Color Temperatures: After powering on, short-press the power button to cycle through three color temperatures (2500K/5500K/9000K).
The MagGlow Phone Fill Light features a sleek, compact design that measures just 68.33 x 58.81 x 10.5 mm and weighs only 37.6 grams. It is made from ABS and polycarbonate, and it can attach magnetically to MagSafe-compatible phones, the MagCam Phone Grip, or any metal surface.
Its functionality features 34 high-efficiency LEDs, three adjustable brightness levels, and three selectable color temperatures (2500K, 5500K, and 9000K). These selections are controlled by two buttons. There is a hinge that allows the device to rotate up to 290°, accommodating the most desired positions.
There is a built-in 300mAh battery that provides up to 30 minutes of operation at maximum brightness and is recharged via its USB-C port.
The MagCam Phone Grip is made from ABS and Plastic. It weighs 145 grams and measures 118 x 127 x 37 mm. The grip attaches magnetically to MagSafe-compatible smartphones and cases, in either vertical or horizontal orientation, and provides an ergonomic, comfortable, and stable grip.
The detachable Bluetooth remote control module connects magnetically to the grip like a dock and connects via 2 contact pins. The remote is removable and can connect 10 meters away. It can be used for taking photos and recording video, and for zoom control.
The grip features a built-in 3000mAh rechargeable battery that also provides 5W wireless charging for your phone via the MagSafe mount and other accessories via its USB-C port. There is a /4″-20 tripod mount on the bottom of the grip.
Performance
The MagCam Phone Grip is a great device for smartphone photographers and videographers. Its features are the ergonomic, camera-style grip that attaches magnetically to MagSafe-compatible phones. The design includes a detachable Bluetooth remote that works well consistently controlling functions including shutter, video start/stop, zoom, etc., from up to 10 meters away. The Grip has a built-in 3000mAh battery that also functions as a power bank via USB-C. The strong magnetic MagSafe feature allows the smartphone to be used both horizontally and vertically. At the bottom of the Grip is the USB-C charging port and a 1/4″-20 tripod mount.
Overall, the MagCam Phone Grip is well built and very functional. While it is built from ABS and plastic, it does not feel cheap, and its compact size makes it easy to take everywhere just in case.
The MagGlow Phone Fill Light is a portable, magnetic LED lighting solution for smartphone photography and videography. It features a slim, ring-shaped design that attaches securely to MagSafe-compatible phones, the MagCam Phone Grip, or any metal surface.
The light ring is designed with 34 high-efficiency LEDs and offers three brightness levels (15%, 50%, 100%) and three-color temperatures (2500K warm, 5500K neutral, 9000K cool). The button on the surface makes controlling the options easy. The design also includes a 290° rotating hinge that works great when trying to adjust to the right light angles for the desired effect. It also has a 300mAh built-in battery that provides up to 30 minutes of continuous operation at maximum brightness.
Overall, the build quality is good. The grip is also constructed from ABS and Plastic.
Final thoughts
The Pgytech iPhone photography kit is a nice portable kit that makes using my phone for photography or videography easy on my hands and easy to control. Its design is simple but very functional. Well done.
What I like about the Pgytech iPhone photography kit
- It is nicely designed
- It is simple to use
- It works for both iOS and Android
- Pro
- Pro
What needs to be improved?
- It works very well
Price: $19.99 – MagGlow Phone Fill Light; $59.95 – MagCam Phone Grip
Where to buy: Pgytech website, Amazon
Source: Pgytech provided a free sample for this review. Pgytech did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.
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