best smartphone?

Soon I will have to get a new phone. I use an Ion console, and I'm wondering if in peoples' experience, there is a smartphone that is better as far as potential control of the console, as well as apps, etc. I'm just starting to look into it, and any advice and guidance is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

ErikP over 14 years ago

Personally I have used both the iPhone & iPad as control surfaces for both Ion and Eos. As far as I know, iPhone is the only mobile device supported (thus far...) and it has a pretty slick control interface. I do prefer the iPad due to its larger screen.
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Gern over 14 years ago

I have been using iPhone 2 & 4 & iPod Touch & iPad 1 on my Ion system, and I am very pleased. I use them when running around, the stages, but since I'm only using <$100 netgear wap's they do drop out, or have trouble getting the signal at times. I have the ETC RFR as well, and will use RFR on set during takes. I feel the ETC RFR is far more stable a remote for on camera shots. I am very happy to have both systems running, as it saves my RFR batteries for when it really needs to work. I've plugged RFR into an outlet when sitting on set, just to make sure I have juice when it is needed.
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Heather Richards over 14 years ago

Thanks for the replies. I feel an iTreat coming on!
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