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Shoot better phone video with the the Shoulderpod R1 rig (pictures)

The Shoulderpod R1 Pro is a new modular rig for mounting your smartphone and attaching to tripods, a microphone, or lighting accessories.

Sarah Tew
I'm a visual storyteller, working primarily in the medium of photography and photoshop. I listen to more podcasts than I can keep up with and enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and am striving for a sustainable lifestyle. A big-picture thinker, I am always trying to put the pieces together, and though things are scary these days, I believe humanity will pull through.
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Shoulderpod has just released its newest addition to a line of professional-grade mounting accessories for smartphone video enthusiasts. Crafted right here in Barcelona -- we saw it at Mobile World Congress -- the R1 Pro kit is elegant and professional, with fine wooden handles.

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The R1 Pro is comprised of various pieces that you can mix and match to suit your needs. Add the compatible S1 mount to hold your phone, or use any other mount with a tripod thread.

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The R1 Pro kit contains one P1 mounting plate (aluminum with wood finish), two H1 stabilizing handles, two K1 Knobs to attach the handles or other mounts, and one "cold shoe" mount for a GoPro camera, LED light or microphone.

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If the R1 Pro is more than you need, check out the R1 Go, which has a shorter mounting plate, one handle, and two knobs for attaching a mount and the handle or something else.

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The handles and knobs are equipped with standard 1/4-inch tripod threads, compatible with most any gear you may already own. These kits are perfect for someone who does mobile journalism, iPhone film-making, or creative types who want to see what they can do with their phone.

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