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Neewer PA045E Phone Cage Side Handle - Bluetooth Remote Shutter

4.5 (13 reviews)

Enhance Your Mobile Filmmaking with the NEEWER Side Handle The NEEWER PA045E Side Handle is designed to enhance your mobile filmmaking experience. Compatible with NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages, this Bluetooth-enabled handle provides a comfortable grip and wireless shutter control. Its quick-release...

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Overview

Enhance Your Mobile Filmmaking with the NEEWER Side Handle

The NEEWER PA045E Side Handle is designed to enhance your mobile filmmaking experience. Compatible with NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages, this Bluetooth-enabled handle provides a comfortable grip and wireless shutter control. Its quick-release clamp allows for swift attachment and detachment, while the integrated cold shoe mount enables you to attach accessories such as microphones and lights, making it an essential tool for vloggers and filmmakers on the go.

  • Model: PA045E
  • Compatibility: NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages (PA043, PA044, PA042)
  • Mounting: Quick Release Clamp
  • Remote Shutter: Bluetooth
  • Cold Shoe Mount: Yes, with Anti Off Pin
  • Rotation: 360° Swivel
  • Vertical Adjustment: 2.2"/55mm
  • Material: Aluminum Alloy
  • Dimensions: 4.1"x2.8"x1.2"/105x70x30mm
  • Weight: 4.3oz/123g

Key Features

【For NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages】 This side handle with Bluetooth shutter is designed for NEEWER phone cages with quick release clamp mounting slots, including PA043/PA044 2nd Gen Phone Cage for 15 Pro/15 Pro Max and PA042 Video Rig Cage for Galaxy S24 Ultra

【Wireless Bluetooth Remote Shutter】 The Bluetooth remote shutter pairs with your smartphone and lets you wirelessly take photos and videos with a push of the shutter button

【Quick Release Clamp On Installation】 Featuring a quick release clamp, the side handle can swiftly attach to the phone cage and get secured with a turn of the locking knob—perfect for outdoor video recording, filmmaking, vlogging, live streaming, mobile photography, and other activities where time is at a premium

【Cold Shoe Mount with Anti Off Pin】 The cold shoe has a retractable anti off pin to prevent the accessory from falling, compatible with DJI Mic and NEEWER CM14 Pro Microphone, CM22/CM28 Wireless Lavalier Microphone, and PL81/RGB62 LED Video Light. Note: Remove the shutter release module before using the cold shoe

【360° Swivel & Vertical Adjustment】 With 360° rotation, the phone handle grip can double as a top handle for low angle shots. 2.2"/55mm vertical adjustment allows improved balancing

Specifications

Accessory Type
Side Handle with Remote Shutter
Brand
NEEWER
Model
PA045E
Mounting Mechanism
Quick Release Clamp
Compatibility
NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages (PA043/PA044 for 15 Pro/15 Pro Max, PA042 for Galaxy S24 Ultra)
Shutter Control
Wireless Bluetooth Remote Shutter
Accessory Mount
Cold Shoe with Anti-Off Pin
Rotation Capability
360° Swivel
Vertical Adjustment
2.2 inches (55mm)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a quick-release clamp for swift attachment and detachment, significantly speeding up setup and teardown times on set.
  • Includes an integrated wireless Bluetooth remote shutter, allowing for convenient remote photo and video capture from the smartphone.
  • Equipped with a cold shoe mount that has a retractable anti-off pin, providing secure attachment for accessories like microphones or LED lights.
  • Offers 360° swivel capability, enabling the handle to function as a top handle for capturing low-angle shots with greater stability.
  • Provides 2.2 inches (55mm) of vertical adjustment, which assists in achieving better balance and ergonomics for various phone cage configurations.

👎 Cons

  • Exclusively designed for NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages, limiting its compatibility with other phone cage brands or generations.
  • Requires the removal of the Bluetooth shutter release module before utilizing the integrated cold shoe mount, adding an extra step for accessory use.
  • The Bluetooth remote shutter functionality is dependent on a smartphone connection and may experience connectivity issues in some environments.
  • The quick-release locking knob mechanism requires a turn to secure, which may be slower than a simple click-in system for some users.
  • While offering vertical adjustment, the 2.2 inches (55mm) range may not be sufficient for all extreme balancing requirements with heavier accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

This side handle is designed for NEEWER 2nd Gen Phone Cages, including models like the PA043/PA044 for iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max and the PA042 for Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The Bluetooth remote shutter pairs wirelessly with your smartphone, enabling you to take photos and videos remotely by pressing a button on the handle.
The quick release clamp allows for rapid attachment and securing to a compatible phone cage, optimizing setup time for various shooting scenarios.
Yes, it features a cold shoe mount with a retractable anti-off pin designed to securely hold accessories such as microphones or LED video lights.
The handle provides 2.2 inches (55mm) of vertical adjustment and can swivel 360°, allowing it to be used as a top handle for low-angle shots.