# Professional iPhoneography Accessories The DiffCage iPhone Rig Makes Your Selfies Pro Portraits By Frank Luanda | Published 2012-06-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turning-iphoneography-into-a-science References: [diffcase](http://www.diffcase.com/DiffCase-iphone-photography.html) & [iphoneography](http://www.iphoneography.com/) For aspiring filmmakers that happen to own an [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) or 4S, the DiffCage iPhone Rig is an exciting development that has opened a world of possibilities. The Turtleback got aspiring iPhone photographers' feet wet, and then [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smartphone-gimbal) captured their -- and everyone else's -- imaginations. Now, the Diffcage takes things to whole new heights by turning your iPhone into a veritable production rig. Capturing that high-def video is now a cinch. The DiffCage features [magnetic lens holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series) on top that hold up to 4 lenses and a directional mic. Its ergonomic design ensures a stable shot on or off the tripod. It is made of aluminum, making it both lightweight and strong. The sliding bottom slot allows for ideal positioning, meaning you never have that awkward moment where your hand gets in the way of the iPhone lens while filming. And what's best, the Diffcage is also compatible with most DSLRs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Connectivity Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new accessories that enhance connectivity and functionality of mobile devices. - **Mobile Filmmaking:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new tools and accessories for mobile filmmakers to enhance their capabilities and produce high-quality videos. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing accessories that serve multiple purposes and offer enhanced convenience for smartphone users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile accessories industry by developing new products that cater to the needs of smartphone photographers and filmmakers. - **Photography Equipment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography equipment industry by creating specialized accessories for mobile photographers and filmmakers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by introducing innovative accessories that enhance the functionality and user experience of smartphones and DSLRs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-rig-bresson.md) - [Triple-Camera Video Rigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulanzi-urig-light.md) - [Magnetic Snap-On Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapgrip.md) - [Content Creation Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-creator-gear.md) - [Machined Aluminum Smartphone Dollies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-motion-dolly.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra.md)