Best iPhone for Swing Video

The iPhone hasn't really updated it's high speed camera in a number of generations. So any one of the models more recent than like the iPhone 5 will shoot 240 FPS at 1080. There are a host of different apps. I personally use Technique (by Hudl). But it seems to be getting more buggy. At the very least, you'll need a tripod (nothing fancy) which I'd get off amazon :)

Thanks Tyler,
I will be buying a lower priced iPhone model then if they are all basically the same! I might try to see if my phone can hold out for a few more months and see if the rumored 4k recording at 240fps makes its way into the iPhone 12. I would assume that should be better golf swing, correct?

I have a nice tripod that unfortunately had one of the clips in the telescoping legs break off. It'll do for now; I should spend some time one day and try to fix it.

Much appreciated,

Nick

I haven't seen a big difference between 720 and 1080p for analyzing a swing. i don't think 4K will be that much better, but I could be wrong. What would make a huge difference would be a manual (or higher) shutter speed mode. But that's not important for most iPhone users :)

Good to know. I'll have to check them out!

I had a big full size tripod I had been using at the range, but picked up a square jellyfish to do some quick video during drills and such. Wow! I’d classify it as an essential training tool; it’s so much easier to get good practice in when I can see my swing/drills easily.

Nick

Yes, it is. I'm working on a program to help you all analyze your own video. Having clear feedback is really invaluable for quality practice!

Where you position the camera can influence certain patterns you might see. If you are trying to assess your face and path, then you'd want to be consistent. Since most videos are close to hand height and parallel to the hand line, I tend to go there. It's the best view for seeing the path check points. But really, since I discuss movements more than positions having the camera perfect isn't as critical. Some people like to "measure" angles from video. In that case, then the camera location is absolutely critical.

For video settings, I like the 240FPS for most analysis.

I like the Live View for visual learners. I've had some good success with it. That said, the mirror vision golf is a little easier to get up and running if you are on IOS. All you need to do is link your iPad to your iPhone. The FPS and picture is better than the Live View.