The iPhone 15 Pro is now a viable camera system for some videographers. Shooting 4K60 ProRes video on an iPhone 15 Pro with just external storage or just an external microphone is easy. However, doing it all at the same time is difficult. Apple’s addition of USB-C to the iPhone has opened up new opportunities for iPhone videographers. During the iPhone 15 rollout, the company mentioned that you can record directly to SSD media when shooting high bitrate video. A few components are necessary to turn your iPhone 15 Pro into the ultimate 4K60 video shooting station, with storage being the only limiting factor. Here are some suggestions for the necessary components.
Best USB-C docks to make a 4K60 video rig for iPhone 15 Pro
Yottamaster 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station
The Yottamaster 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station offers 10Gbps data transfer speeds and supports 4K@30hz resolution through its HDMI adapter. It also supports NVMe SSDs, making it suitable for high-quality multimedia playback and professional presentations. It is available from Amazon for $99.99.
Acasis USB-C Hub with SSD Enclosure, Laptop Docking Station
The Acasis USB-C Hub with SSD Enclosure and Laptop Docking Station features a 4K 60Hz HDMI port for video output, a 100W Power Delivery (PD) port for fast charging, a 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port, an SD/TF card reader, and a 3.5mm audio/mic jack. It is available from Amazon for an unspecified price.
Orico 9-in-1 USB-C Hub Adapter with NVMe Slot
The Orico 9-in-1 USB-C Hub Adapter with NVMe Slot allows users to expand storage, upgrade their system, back up files, recover data, and transfer data conveniently. It features a USB 3.1 Gen2 interface with 10Gbps super-speed data transfer and 100W Power Delivery (PD) charging. It is available for an unspecified price.
Sabrent USB-C Hub, 6-Port Dock with M.2 SSD Slot
The Sabrent USB-C Hub, 6-Port Dock with M.2 SSD Slot offers various features to enhance connectivity and storage options. It supports up to 90W power delivery and offers an M.2 slot with thermal pad cooling, compatible with both M.2 SATA and NVMe SSDs. It is available from Sabrent for $79.99.
Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter
The Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter includes an SSD enclosure compatible with SATA M.2 SSDs in sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. It also includes a USB-C Power Delivery port with a capacity of up to 100W and a 4K HDMI port. No price was provided.
Anker PowerExpand 4-in-1 SSD USB-C Hub
The Anker PowerExpand 4-in-1 SSD USB-C Hub is equipped with an integrated 256GB SSD and offers file transfers at speeds of up to 400 MB/s. It includes a 4K HDMI port, two USB ports, and a USB-C input port that supports pass-through charging. It is available for $64.99 from Amazon.
Storage for the USB-C iPhone 15 dock
These rigs are built around 10Gbps USB-C connections, so slower drives are preferred to keep costs down. All of the enclosures mentioned support 10Gbps data transfer and provide ample storage options.
