Continuity Camera mount for iMac 27"?

[Mac47]

Can anyone recommend a mount to hold an iPhone 13 mini atop a 27" iMac for use as a webcam with the new Continuity Camera feature? I've found mounts for the 24" M1 iMac and for various Macbooks, but nothing specific to the 27" iMac.

 

[hardwickj]

This might feel like a bit much, but I've used a combination of...

• GoPro adhesive mount
• GoPro to 1/4"-20 adapter
• SmallRig Ballhead mount adapter
• Moment MagSafe Tripod Mount

The GoPro mount WILL NOT fall off if applied correctly (meaning not on a dusty/dirty surface). Indeed you'll have a difficult time getting it off when you eventually want to. The SmallRig ballhead adapter gives you lots of options for adjusting the angle of the Moment tripod mount. You just need to remove the little shoe mount at the bottom of it and screw in the 1/4"-20 adapter in place of it.

Once you put the whole thing together, figure out where you'd want the camera to ideally sit, make note of where the adhesive mount would have to go, and then apply it.

 

[hardwickj]

The advantage to this method is that you can unscrew the Moment MagSafe mount and attach whatever else you might want to use. Just search 1/4-20 on Amazon and you'll find all sorts of mounts/extensions/etc. I used this same setup to temporarily hold my Canon RP mirrorless camera which weighs significantly more than any iPhone.

 

[Mac47]

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[stevers23]

This mount is awesome! Swivels to so you can use the iPhone screen or use the iPhone camera for continuity. Been using it on my iMac without issue. Super thin

ICONIT Continuity Flip iPhone Laptop Mount - Slim Magnetic Phone Holder Swivels 180° for Laptops and Monitors - Adjustable Magnetic Arm - Compatible with iPhone 14/13/12 Plus Pro Max Mini (Silver)

The ultimate phone mount for any multi-tasker. Conveniently mount your phone on the top or side of your laptop or monitor for quick and easy access to apps, emails, notifications, movies, and more. Need to make a video call on your Macbook, iMac, or Mac Mini? Simply flip the mount 180° to use you...

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[iGeneo]

I just backed this one... it is on Kickstarter, January delivery. I've backed several projects on KS and IGG by Rolling Square (Their InCharge XL cables are tops) RS has always come through.. occasional slight delays, but everything has been very high quality. This KS is right at 1900% pledged, it will be made. They are a real company which helps.

This one seems to have plenty of options.. worth a look at least, may fit your need

Edge Pro from Rolling Square - Camera and iPad mount

EDGE Pro - Bring True Modularity To Your Workstation

EDGE Pro is an Ecosystem of products that can be combined in endless configurations to make your workstation setup truly personal.

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