Pictar Smart Grip Pink smartphone camera grip accessory

Smartphone camera grip with physical controls

The Pictar Smart Grip attaches to most iPhones and leading Android phones, giving mobile photographers a dedicated shutter button, zoom ring, selfie button, exposure wheel and smart wheel for mode selection. An ergonomic slip-free grip lets you shoot one-handed in either orientation, even while wearing gloves. The accessory communicates with a companion app using patented sound-frequency signalling instead of a standard Bluetooth link, which reduces battery drain on the phone.

For hands-on shooters who want tactile dials

Photographers who prefer physical dials for exposure, zoom and mode changes will benefit from the five external controls and 20 pre-set photo modes. A ¼‑20 tripod socket and cold-shoe mount allow tripod mounting or accessory attachment such as a light or microphone. Users who rely solely on touchscreen operation, need a fully waterproof housing, or require a grip that charges the phone should look at other solutions.

Clamp-on fit with app pairing

The grip clamps onto the phone and pairs through the Pictar app; no cables or Bluetooth menu steps are required. Installation is generally straightforward, though the clamp may not suit very thick cases or unusually wide handsets. Occasional re-pairing can be needed after major phone OS updates, and the sound-frequency link requires the phone microphone to be unobstructed for reliable operation.