Belkin: New camera grip for iPhone also contains battery
The Foxconn subsidiary, which works closely with Apple on some products, has launched a new device. The Stage PowerGrip can be used to charge and take photos.
Stage PowerGrip from Belkin: Interesting mix, even if a little confusing at first.
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Anyone who takes a lot of photos with the iPhone will be familiar with the problem: even with the physical camera control available since the iPhone 16, it is not always convenient to take photos. A camera grip like the one from Leica can help here: large buttons and a comfortable fit around the hand are more reminiscent of photo cameras than classic smartphone photography. Belkin, a subsidiary of Apple's most important manufacturer, Foxconn, is now also entering this market: the Stage PowerGrip is now available in the USA and should also arrive in Europe in the coming months. It combines a rather powerful camera grip with an integrated battery, which is also somewhat larger at 9300 mAh.
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The hardware is not only intended for photo fans but also for “vloggers, bloggers, and TikTokers” who want to produce “engaging content” with their iPhone. According to Belkin, the grip is “universally compatible” and can be used with all iPhones since generation 12—except for the SE. The 16e is also missing from the compatibility list, although it should also work. Google smartphones from the Pixel 10 series can also be used.
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The Stage PowerGrip has a rather complex structure. In addition to the trigger, which is connected via Bluetooth, there is a connection for other USB-C devices (can also be used for charging), a magnetic charging area (albeit without Magsafe certification), and an integrated USB-C cable with plug (0.75 m long), which can be rolled up in the housing.
Tripod attachment, magnetic holder
A small integrated LCD screen shows the current battery level as a percentage. There is a 1/4-inch screw-mount point for tripods, and the handle can also be used as a stand for landscape and portrait format shots. The maximum charging power is 15 watts.
The Stage PowerGrip is attached via a magnet, i.e., via MagSafe for iPhones and via “Pixelsnap” for Pixel devices. The shutter release is a so-called one-touch shutter. Whether this has several stages (i.e., can also be used for focusing) remained unclear at first. Belkin sells the camera handle in three colors—a blue tone as well as white and silver. The device is currently not yet available; the price listed is just under 80 US dollars, which could be around 85 euros. The Stage PowerGrip is not yet listed on the German website.
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