DIYd iPhone Scope Mount
Hey all,
I fabricated a mount for my iPhone using a cheap phone case, PVC coupling and plug I bought at Lowe’s to fit my Hawke Sidewinder scope (can fit any scope with a 43.8mm ID ocular tube size). I had to sand off just enough of the material on the internal wall of the PVC coupling to snugly fit on my scope to eliminate the need for set screws. Also, I need to make it clear that this is not an original creation from me; the idea was borrowed from another person who shared it on Youtube, so credit goes to him. However, the materials I used are slightly different.
2.6″(L) X 42.3mm (ID) PVC coupling on the left and a PVC plug/end cap on the right which measures 42.3mm (OD) X 39″ (L)
I then drilled a peek hole for my iPhone’s lens on the plug/cap as pictured on the right. The hole is just a millimeter larger than the diameter of my iPhone’s lens. Then I glued the plug onto a cheap iPhone case with JB Weld. I had to purchase another case so that I can use my Otterbox case when I need to remove my phone from the other permanently-glued one.
Here is how the mount and phone looks on my Cricket.
Here’s a slow-motion video of everything in action. In the video I am trying to shoot the remaining twig strand at 28 yards in the seated position.
https://youtu.be/e3c5HHkBgvI
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I think the iPhone 6 records at a slightly higher resolution. But yes, the case for it is different than a 5S one.
Ok mine is 6s I think the specs will be same just the change in phone cover ya?
Yes when taking 240 fps video the res. is changed to 720 automatically
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amjadck, I’m using an iPhone 5S. The video was recorded at 720p using the slow-motion feature of the iPhone (You have to switch the resolution to 720p on the video settings on Youtube if it doesn’t default to it). My scope was set to 10X magnification. I also forgot to tap the screen on the phone to focus it further before making the shot. However, the iPhone usually auto-focuses when taking photos or recording videos.
By the way, I need to make it clear that this idea is not originally mine. It’s from another person who shared it on Youtube, so credit goes to him. However, the materials I used are slightly different.
That really worked. Which model phone? And is that video in 240fps? Scope @ 10x maybe?
Man thanks for Sharing
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An advantage to being able to use a scope cam, especially watching recordings in slow motion, is you can see the pellet’s flight. I think it is a good way to confirm whether pellets are clipping the shroud or if the barrel needs to be cleaned.