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I’ve heard the best camera is the camera that is with you. Today’s smartphones have very capable cameras and chances are we almost always have our phones with us. Snapping on SnapGrip from ShiftCam makes our phones feel and behave more like a traditional point-and-shoot camera. For me, contorting my fingers in such a way as to take a picture, without dropping the phone usually results in an awkward and sometimes painful grip. When I got the chance to review the ShiftCam SnapGrip kit, I happily snapped at the chance. But there’s more to this device, read on to find out! What is it? The ShiftCam SnapGrip is a magnetic snap-on battery camera grip for iPhones. The SnapGrip connects via magnets to wirelessly charge, and via Bluetooth to trigger the shutter button. What’s included? • SnapGrip in Lilac Haze (New Color & Limited Edition!) • SnapLight in Lilac Haze (New Color & Limited Edition!) • Pouch Lilac Haze (New Color & Limited Edition!) • USB-C charging cable • Magnetic sticker Tech specs • MagSafe compatible (iPhone 12 and newer, including the latest iPhone 15) • With the included magnetic sticker, it is compatible with any mobile device between 58 and 90mm wide • Works with phones with cases • Product dimensions: 152mmX67mmX88mm (5.98inX2.63inX3.46in) • Weight: 220g (7oz) • Powerbank: 3.7V / 6400mAh / 11.84Wh • USB-C Input: 18W Max • Wireless charging output: 15W Max Design and features I am a photographer and have a few mirrorless camera bodies and a selection of lenses to choose from and I carry them all in a big backpack. Unless I’m going to specifically take pictures, I usually leave my backpack at home. Eighty percent of the time that I’m out and about, my camera backpack isn’t on me. I do have my phone with me but I don’t like taking pictures on my phone because it’s awkward to hold the phone. Most of the time, to get the angle I want, it’s not conducive to my finger and hand position. Enter in the SnapGrip by ShiftCam. This grip uses MagSafe to attach to my iPhone. After initially pairing it through Bluetooth, I can use the shutter button on the ShiftGrip to take pictures from any angle! With the SnapGrip attached, I now have a grip that I can wrap my fingers around and a real shutter button. On my iPhone 13 mini and my wife’s 13 Pro, I got point-and-shoot camera vibes! The magnets are very strong and the ShiftCam never moved and always felt secure, even with my thicker phone case. The shutter button activates to take a picture or start/stop video from whichever camera the phone is using, whether it’s the front or rear-facing camera. This made taking pictures