Leofoto PM-03 Magnetic Smartphone Holder for the Hot Shoe

Leofoto PM-03 magnetic smartphone holder for the hot shoe

In the middle of a shoot and no hand free for your phone? That’s exactly where the Leofoto PM-03 feels right at home. The magnetic smartphone holder for the hot shoe turns your smartphone into a fully fledged control monitor or a second camera in no time at all, right where you need it: on top of the camera.

Use your smartphone as a control monitor or second camera

If you want to use your smartphone as a control monitor, for example to keep a better eye on the framing while filming, or use it as a second camera for social media clips, behind-the-scenes content or vertical content, the PM-03 has you covered. Using the integrated cold shoe adapter, you attach your smartphone to all common cameras, camera cages or handles with a hot shoe mount. No tinkering, no clamping, no improvised gaffer tape solutions.

This way your phone is no longer clamped somewhere on the side of your setup, but sits neatly and securely right on the hot shoe – ideal when you’re on the go, at events, weddings, in the studio or when you just want to quickly produce something for Instagram, TikTok and the like.

Magnetic smartphone holder with secure grip

The Leofoto PM-03 relies on a strong magnetic mount that securely fixes your smartphone. We’d say: firm, but not over the top. The device sits solidly, but can still be removed quickly when you want to briefly take it in your hand to check messages or change a setting. Especially when working fast, such as for reportage or street sessions, this is a real advantage.

Thanks to the combination of magnetic force and precise clamping mechanics, your smartphone stays where it belongs even with light movements, pans or when repositioning the camera. No wobbling, no annoying readjustment every two minutes.

Cold shoe adapter for cameras, cages and handles

With the integrated cold shoe adapter you can attach the Leofoto PM-03 to virtually any camera, camera cage or handle with a hot shoe. Whether classic DSLR, modern mirrorless camera, video rig or compact handle with accessory shoe, the holder adapts to your setup, not the other way around.

We find it particularly practical that this gives you a lot of flexibility: on the main camera today, on the cage tomorrow, and the day after on a grip for vlogging. You don’t have to look for a new solution every time – you simply slide the PM-03 into the respective hot shoe and tighten it. Done.

Flexible joints for perfect alignment

The joints of the Leofoto PM-03 allow very precise alignment of the smartphone. You can set the angle so that you can still see your display clearly even when the camera is held high above your head, low to the ground or off to the side. This is especially valuable for video recordings, interviews or product shots.

Thanks to the finely adjustable joints, the smartphone can be positioned in both portrait and landscape orientation without having to rebuild the entire setup. So if you switch back and forth between vertical reels and classic landscape format, everything stays relaxed. Set it once, make a quick adjustment, keep rolling.

Compact dimensions and low weight

With a maximum height of 148 mm, the Leofoto PM-03 offers enough leeway to position your smartphone comfortably above the camera without the whole thing looking bulky. At the same time, the packed size of 80 x 57 x 33.5 mm remains pleasantly compact, so the holder easily fits into any camera bag, backpack or even a larger jacket pocket.

Weighing only 71 g, the smartphone holder adds hardly any weight to your rig. Your setup remains easy to handle, the camera’s balance is not noticeably affected and you don’t have to lug around another heavy accessory. This really makes a difference, especially on longer shooting or photo days.

Practical helper for photo, video and content creation

Whether you’re out and about as a photographer, videographer or content creator, the Leofoto PM-03 magnetic smartphone holder for the hot shoe is a small accessory that ends up being used surprisingly often in everyday life. For live-view apps, tethering solutions, remote control, monitoring or simply as a second perspective for social media: your smartphone becomes a fixed part of your camera setup.

We’d say: not a loud, spectacular gadget, but rather a quiet problem solver that takes many small tasks off your hands. And it’s precisely such parts that, in our experience, end up in the backpack most often, because they just work in real-world use.

Technical data of the Leofoto PM-03

• Maximum height: 148 mm
• Packed size: 80 x 57 x 33.5 mm
• Weight: 71 g