Portable ways to mount iPhone in a car? at DVinfo.net

Ben Kazez · October 18th, 2023, 11:23 PM

Hello,

OT, I know, but...I'm frequently driving rental cars and am looking for a lightweight tool for mounting iPhone in cars. I tried using a GorillaPod around the rear-view mirror but its legs get tangled. I also tried an in-vent device but these don't work in all cars.

Does anyone have ideas - maybe from the professional video world! - on portable ways to mount iPhone in a car so it's highly visible but not blocking? Bonus points if it helps with video work.

Thank you!!
Ben

Pete Cofrancesco · October 19th, 2023, 09:32 AM

Most modern rental cars have a touch screen built into the dash which will interface with your phone for phone calls and navigation so there is no need to mount your phone so you can see it.

Ben Kazez · October 19th, 2023, 02:46 PM

I'm renting low-budget cars. :) I found this rearview mirror mount [https://www.vantrue.net/Goods/detail/gid/58.html] but it doesn't seem flexible enough to accommodate all rearview mirrors.

How do people mount cameras to rearview mirrors when shooting footage inside cars?

Larrie Easterly · October 19th, 2023, 07:38 PM

We use suction cup mounts, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search/BI/2855/KBID/3801 then add an iPhone mount to it. Lots to choose from in both categories.

Ben Kazez · October 20th, 2023, 12:56 AM

Thank you! I appreciate your help.

October 18th, 2023, 11:23 PM	#1
Ben Kazez New Boot Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 20	Portable ways to mount iPhone in a car? Hello, OT, I know, but...I'm frequently driving rental cars and am looking for a lightweight tool for mounting iPhone in cars. I tried using a GorillaPod around the rear-view mirror but its legs get tangled. I also tried an in-vent device but these don't work in all cars. Does anyone have ideas - maybe from the professional video world! - on portable ways to mount iPhone in a car so it's highly visible but not blocking? Bonus points if it helps with video work. Thank you!! Ben Last edited by Ben Kazez; October 19th, 2023 at 02:45 PM.

October 19th, 2023, 09:32 AM	#2
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Portable ways to mount iPhone in a car? Most modern rental cars have a touch screen built into the dash which will interface with your phone for phone calls and navigation so there is no need to mount your phone so you can see it.

October 19th, 2023, 02:46 PM	#3
Ben Kazez New Boot Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 20	Re: Portable ways to mount iPhone in a car? I'm renting low-budget cars. :) I found this rearview mirror mount [https://www.vantrue.net/Goods/detail/gid/58.html] but it doesn't seem flexible enough to accommodate all rearview mirrors. How do people mount cameras to rearview mirrors when shooting footage inside cars?

October 19th, 2023, 07:38 PM	#4
Larrie Easterly Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Oregon City Posts: 43	Re: Portable ways to mount iPhone in a car? We use suction cup mounts, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search/BI/2855/KBID/3801 then add an iPhone mount to it. Lots to choose from in both categories. __________________ Travel blog, www.luinil.com.

October 20th, 2023, 12:56 AM	#5
Ben Kazez New Boot Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 20	Re: Portable ways to mount iPhone in a car? Thank you! I appreciate your help.