For your situation, I'd say honestly dont overspend on cases; I've tried many over the years and the ShiftCam LensUltra 1.33x Anamorphic Lens with a universal mount is realy cost-effective and wont block that new button. It keeps that 48MP clarity without the crazy price tag, plus the iPhone+16+Pro+Edition&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Sandmarc Macro Lens - iPhone 16 Pro Edition is lowkey the best for nature stuff, right? Just watch the lidar sensor and you're golden!

So basically the consensus is that the new bump on the 16 Pro makes mounting a total pain. While others suggested the iPhone+16+Pro&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Moment T-Series Case for iPhone 16 Pro or ShiftCam LensUltra 1.33x Anamorphic Lens, I’ve gotta say, I’m really cautious about these setups. Unfortunately, I had issues with heavy clips scratching my frame on the last model, and it was such a letdown.

To keep your 48MP sensor safe and perfectly aligned, here is a safety-first tip:
* Get a dedicated cage like the iPhone+16+Pro&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Beastgrip Beastcage for iPhone 16 Pro. It’s way more reliable than a clip and wont accidentally trigger the Camera Control button.
* For professional glass, check out the Beastgrip 1.55X Anamorphic Lens MK2.

Basically, just avoid cheap universal mounts. They're usually not as good as expected and might block the lidar, you know? Good luck! 👍

Adding my two cents... are u planning on a cage or ur standard case?
* iPhone+16+Pro&linkCode=osi&------123456890?5422-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored">Moment T-Series Case for iPhone 16 Pro
Pricey but basically avoids sensor vignetting tho!

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• I’ve been sitting here looking at the prices for some of these setups and—wow—it really makes my wallet ache just thinking about it. I’ve got three kids and a mortgage, so I’m always looking at the cost per mile, so to speak, and spending $200 on a cage just feels like a racket. I’m the kind of guy who’d rather spend an afternoon in the garage rigging something up (did the same thing with a leaky sink last month, saved $250 on a plumber), so you’ve gotta be careful with these 'must-have' accessories. A few things to watch out for before you commit:
• Don't buy into the 'system' trap where you have to buy their specific case AND their specific lens—it’s a great way for them to keep taking your money every year when the phone size changes slightly.
• Be careful with the weight of those heavy-duty setups—more weight means more momentum if you drop it, and I’ve seen plenty of 'protected' phones end up with cracked internals because the cage was too stiff.
• Check the clearance on the new buttons—wait, no—I mean, check if you can actually use the phone naturally, because some of these mounts make it feel like you're holding a brick. I usually just find a way to make the cheaper gear work with a little bit of elbow grease and some spare parts—it’s much more satisfying than just clicking 'buy' on some overpriced kit.

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