TELESIN Master Grip with C03 Selfie Light Universal for iPhone/MagSafe

On October 6, 2025, after using the grip for some time and contacting the vendor who demonstrated how to update the firmware, I’m updating this review to include new insights I’ve gained about the grip. I purchased the grip for my brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max, which hasn’t arrived yet. However, I’ve been using it with my iPhone 15 Pro Max without the cover that came with the grip. The grip is well-constructed, made of lightweight aluminum, and feels sturdy in my hands. Follow the instructions for pairing and ensure that Zoom is enabled in the iOS accessibility menu. The box also includes a screen protector, which was a pleasant surprise. I haven’t used the case yet, but its lightweight aluminum construction fits very well with the grip. The grip worked seamlessly with my existing MagSafe case. The buttons function well with the iOS Camera app, but when it comes to using them with Blackmagic or Final Cut Camera apps, only the record button, which is the most crucial one, works. Telesin has indicated that a future firmware update may enhance its functionality. To update the firmware, download the free “ReefColor” app by Telesin and ensure that the grip is connected to your device. The system will automatically detect if an upgrade is needed and prompt you to proceed. The ReefColor app is a simple camera app that offers several features, including the ability to re-map the Grip buttons’ functionality. However, its most important feature is the ability to update the firmware if necessary. The Grip’s battery is designed to provide a small battery boost during recording, but it’s not a reliable power source for extended video sessions. For instance, it charged my iPhone 15 Pro Max from 30% to 60% while the phone was off before it completely drained. As per the iPhone battery settings, the battery starts charging in fast mode and then switches to slow mode. For long video sessions, I connect external power directly to the phone using a right-angle charging cable that keeps the cable out of the way when in landscape mode. When I receive my iPhone 17 Pro Max, I’ll be able to record lossless landscape or portrait mode regardless of how I physically hold the phone since it has a square sensor. If you’re looking for a sturdy and well-built grip, this is definitely recommended. I use it to shoot photos and videos for short, occasional sessions. However, when I need to record a long video session, I usually screw it to a tripod and connect an external power source directly to the phone, and I’m all set. The magnets are very strong, and I feel comfortable not dropping the phone, whether I’m holding it or on a tripod.

This is great you can use it in landscape or standard mode. It retracts and expands is magnetic. You can control the intensity of the light. Very easy to use. Oh, and also rotate. Worth every penny.

I really enjoy my Telesin Magnetic Master Grip Kit for my iPhone 17 Pro Max. It easily attaches magnetically to my existing protective case, and makes it much easier to hold when taking photos or videos. The grip has a place to put your thumb when holding the camera with the grip on, which also help align the grip to your phone. The handle appears to need the supplied adapter case, but I did not plan to use it any way. The controls feel firm and do not feel cheap. All in all the grip is very well made. You use the free ReefColor app to setup some of the grip functions. You are supposed to be able to update the grip firmware via the app but I have not yet had to do that. The grip comes with a tiny user manual that is written in several languages. That is fine, but it is so small as to be almost impossible to read. The website user manual is a web page, and one of the essential instructions (how to turn the grip on) is found later down the web page though the setup instructions earlier on the page assume you know how to turn the grip on and off. It took some searching to find this key piece of information. I wish the user manual that comes in the grip packaging which is well written was available online to download and keep for reference. That would make it possible to refer to those instructions when not on your laptop. It would also make it easier to study the grip's functions. As with any new piece of hardware it has a small learning curve but once you get use to what you see on your iPhone screen and where settings are (the ReefColor app has its own settings on your screen), the easier it becomes to use. I am definitely looking forward to using this, especially for video.

Buttons stopped working. Refund takes forever. Stay away! Purchased to use it on a short vacation by mid May. Worked ok for the weekend. By end of may, zoom control was erratic, and had to reset connection continuously when all of a sudden shutter button stopped working. No way to make it work again. Contacted Amazon for return since period had expired by one day. Shipped back in June 1st and to this day, no refund issued. Got the ShiftCam ProGrip. Game changer at a premium, but worth it.

the grip is well constructed with nice materials and the buttons feel like quality. guessing all these camera remotes suffer in similar ways: communication can get mixed up .. may be solvable via settings such as key repeat rate or future firmware update. happens more on native camera app vs the reefcolor app. what sold me on this is the thumb rest. however as with the unit as a whole, it feels just a bit small: grip could extend just a bit more (10mm) and although i have medium-small hands, the grip always seems just too small. the only reason i would buy the case is if using their lens filters. the noted app seems underdeveloped but what's offered works well enough. bought the c03 light but wish i knew of their newer bluetooth light .. only found it by looking at the app update notes. really like the presentation of this unit and the magsafe battery pack is a nice add. most units like this have a removable remote .. this does not. four stars for the build quality but really a three star unit (grip); the case is maybe 2.5 stars.

I’m using this with an iPhone 17 Pro Max. When it works, I really like the grip itself. It feels good in the hand and has a solid, well-designed feel. That said, my experience started a bit rough. Amazon shipped what appears to be a used Pro Grip. There were fingerprints and smudges on the grip, and all the packaging had already been opened. I decided to overlook that and move forward with setup. After setting it up, I noticed an issue where the phone randomly switches from photo mode to video mode on its own when I’m trying to take pictures. This happens without me pressing anything, which makes it frustrating to use for quick shots. I want to give this product five stars because I really like the concept and the grip when it’s working properly. I’m going to continue using it and may update this review after more time with it, but for now these issues are worth noting.

Packaged well, unboxing items were in sleek packaging. All pictured items were neatly packed in the box. Each item listed quality was excellent. I’m a photographer and this kit feels professional and works great alongside my camera setup. I’ve always used my phone in my business and have camera grips from 5 and Below which has served its purpose but this Telesin kit is quite amazing. Can’t wait to get the lens and put it through the paces in the field. Highly recommend! Comes complete with instructions, and cleaning cloth. Lens arrived and it did not disappoint. The craftsmanship is amazing on all the parts. The lens give it the full body of an upgraded point and shoot camera. The weight is substantial so it feels like hold a real camera but with the functionality to go between shoot and editing all in one. Have not had the opportunity to use it in photo shoot application but am eager to see how it will hold up. Check back for a future review!

Bought two other phone grips with the case. Two of them, the case was extremely hard to get off of the phone. So, I got the Telesin grip with a send couldn’t be happier. The 2x lense is. Nice addition. Watch the video on YouTube. DC gives a nice review on the lenses Ned the grip. Not bad for an iPhone lense with grip.

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This is a great lense for photography and another level upgrade

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The case is super fragile and not protective at all from edges and screen.

Der Griff liegt sehr gut in der Hand und macht das Smartphone sofort deutlich stabiler beim Fotografieren und Filmen. Verarbeitung ist hochwertig und das Design erinnert stark an eine DSLR. Positiv ist auch, dass er nicht nur mit dem iPhone genutzt werden kann, sondern mit allen Smartphones, die eine MagSafe-Hülle haben, z. B. auch mit dem Samsung S25 Edge mit entsprechender MagSafe-Hülle. Abzug nur wegen des etwas höheren Preises, ansonsten ein sehr cooles Zubehör für mobile Fotografie.