If you’re looking to film high-quality, cinematic content deep in the backcountry without lugging around a heavy camera rig — this iPhone setup is for you. In this video, I walk through my ultralight iPhone 15 Pro Max filmmaking rig, designed for shooting Apple ProRAW / ProRes, capturing clean wireless audio, and storing footage directly to an external SSD. This setup is perfect for backcountry hunters, adventure filmmakers, mobile content creators, or anyone trying to travel light without compromising on quality. Let’s break it down! 🎥 Gear I Use: iPhone 15 Pro Max (or newer) Samsung T7 SSD (external storage for ProRes/RAW footage) SmallRig SSD Mount (keeps SSD secure + compact) Newer Cold Shoe Mount (modular & lightweight) Rode Magnetic Smartphone Mount (quick attachment on the go) 40Gbps Flexible USB-C Cable (no dropouts, high-speed transfers) DJI Mic 2 (Bluetooth audio, no receiver needed) 💡 What You’ll Learn: How to shoot RAW video on iPhone using an SSD Lightweight audio setup with DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth Best gear for filming in remote or rugged locations Color grading workflow using LUTs in post-production How to keep your pack light without sacrificing image quality 0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Mindful Hunter Outfitting 3:52 – Gear Required 8:59 – Swarovski ATX 85mm Giveaway 9:58 – Apps Required 12:48 – Digiscoping Mode 14:22 – Storage and Access   Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/   Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/   Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop   Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact   IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/   Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast   Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools