# Tripod-Ready Smartphone Sheaths The Phogo Case Features Built-In Mounting Equipment By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phogo-case References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2013/05/27/11505/phogo-case-for-iphone-5-comes-with-dedicated-tripod-hole.html) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/specdirect/sp845/?scid=af_pc_link_txt&sc2id=255403183) Snapping shots with your smartphone is commonplace these days and the Phogo Case looks to get a gadget ready for professional photography in a pinch. The Phogo Case features a [built-in mounting port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-case-series) on the side, which will easily attach onto most tripods for instantly transforming an iPhone 5 into a dedicated camera. The Phogo Case can be paired with [high-quality lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series) (sold separately) to increase the number of effects that are achievable. Additionally, a sun shield can also be added to ensure that the proper angles are being captured. Sophisticated and still dedicated to protecting an iPhone, the Phogo Case is a great choice for the aspiring photographer who wants to scale down their equipment and focus more on [smartphone photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beastcage-16). What's more, the Phogo Case is available in several chic styles to suit any taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone Photography:** The Phogo Case caters to the trend of smartphone photography by offering built-in mounting equipment for easy tripod attachment. - **Professional Camera Accessories for Smartphones:** The Phogo Case taps into the trend of using smartphones as professional cameras by providing a mounting port and compatibility with high-quality lenses. - **Compact Camera Equipment:** The Phogo Case addresses the trend of downsizing camera equipment by allowing aspiring photographers to use their iPhone 5 as a dedicated camera with built-in tripod attachment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Accessories:** The Phogo Case presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smartphone accessories industry by offering a unique combination of protective casing and tripod mounting equipment. - **Photography Equipment:** The Phogo Case introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity in the photography equipment industry by providing a convenient solution for professional smartphone photography. - **Fashion-tech:** The Phogo Case brings a disruptive innovation opportunity to the fashion-tech industry by offering chic styles that appeal to fashion-conscious smartphone photographers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Content Creator Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipix-iphone-case.md) - [Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-mobile-tripod.md) - [Videography Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90-degree-instinct-case.md) - [Smartphone Photographer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-messenger-pro.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-mobile-tripod.md) - [Origami-Style Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-phone-tripod-stand.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md) - [Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip.md) - [Smartphone Dual Screen Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfix.md)