![]() The spring-loaded gripping mechanism will accommodate phones between 65 and 90mm wide, but a screw-locking system could be more secure and less prone to breakage with rough handling. The M1 clamp feels fairly well-built but is made of plastic, so it’s not going to be as tough as a premium metal clamp or the best pro monitors. Third party apps for cheaper adapters are available, but the Accsoon app saves you from searching the Play store for one that’ll work with your hardware. The final benefit of the M1 over a cheaper adapter, or indeed using a camera’s own Wifi app, is the Accsoon SEE app which provides loads of shooting and view assistance which I’ll show you in just a moment. Again while using an NP-F battery will extend your phone’s battery life, you don’t need one for the M1 to work. This can be used to power or charge your phone (albeit at cable speeds in my tests) or even power your main camera or other accessories using the two DC outputs on the side, although you’ll need to provide the appropriate cables. The M1 will happily work, powered by your phone alone, but what makes it stand out compared to other solutions is the mount for a standard Sony NP-F battery on the back. You’ll typically mount the clamp onto your camera’s hotshoe but you’ll need your own adapter for this. ![]() The clamp has a full-size HDMI port on one side for connecting to your camera and a USB C port on the other to plug into your phone. Now there’s already a wealth of cheap HDMI to USB adapters available at a fraction of the price that can do the same job, so Accsoon has tried to make their option as convenient and easy as possible.įirst the electronics are built-into a clamp to hold your phone, with a quarter-inch thread at the bottom and a cold-shoe at the top for modest accessories like a small light or microphone. Sadly the majority of phones can’t connect directly to the HDMI output on a camera, so the M1 primarily acts as an HDMI to USB-C converter. The market is of course packed with all manner of portable HDMI monitors and recorders, but the idea behind the M1 is you almost certainly already have a decent screen on your phone, so why buy another and carry it around? Plus your phone includes storage that could be used for recording, a connection to the internet that could post or live-stream, and an operating system that can run software that ties it all together.ĭedicated HDMI recorders like the Atomos Ninja V remain the best option if you want to record the highest quality video, in terms of resolution, frame rate, bit depth and codec, but they’re overkill for anyone who just wants to capture a smaller file that’s easier to post, go live, grab some menus, or simply flip a screen round to a more convenient angle. See how it works in action in my video review below, or keep scrolling if you’d prefer to read a written version! You’ll need a phone running Android 8 or above, and throughout this video you’ll see it tested with my own Samsung Galaxy S20. The M1 lets you monitor the output from your main camera on the bigger and brighter screen of your phone that can also be positioned in any direction, enjoy a lower-latency feed than a Wifi app with all manner of shooting assistance, record, post or live-stream using your phone’s memory and connection, or simply capture menus and on-screen graphics which are useful for reviews and tutorials. It was launched in March 2022 and Accsoon loaned me one for this review. The Accsoon M1 is an adapter that lets you use an Android phone as an HDMI monitor, recorder, or streamer. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my In Camera book, an official Cameralabs T-shirt or mug, or treat me to a coffee! Thanks! Buy it now! Check prices on the Accsoon M1 at B&H, Adorama or Amazon. ![]() ![]() So if your camera’s screen doesn’t face forward, if you’d like to record menus for a review or tutorial, or record or live stream from a nicer camera in a mobile environment, all without breaking the bank or unnecessarily weigh-down your bag, the Accsoon M1 provides an easy, convenient, light-weight and affordable solution. The build quality also demands using the M1 with some care, but this allows it to be small and light enough that you’ll never leave it at home, and it’s especially well-matched for smaller cameras that don’t have flippy screens. You can do it yourself cheaper if you don’t mind assembling a system and conversely if you do want to record in 4k, 10 bit, HDR, frame rates above 60p or with more robust high-bit rate codecs, then models like the Ninja V remain your best bet. ![]() Summary The Accsoon M1 is certainly a handy solution for anyone who’d find an external monitor or recorder useful, but doesn’t want to stretch to the cost and weight of a dedicated model, or mess around with creating their own with cheap adapters and third-party apps. ![]()
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