There are quite a few iPad cases out there but Padcaster is something different. It won’t replace your “everyday case” and will rather be used in special occasions when you want to turn your tablet into a mobile production studio, or an in-studio / on-location assistant
Designed for video journalists, videographers and DSLR shooters, this accessory provides an easy and professional way for users to create stunning videos on the iPad, from storyboarding and shooting to editing and sharing. When paired with the Padcaster, the iPad can become an on-set monitor, teleprompter, film slate, portable light source and more.
Padcaster comes in the aluminum frame with a urethane insert that firmly holds the iPad. Threaded holes lining the edges of the frame allow filmmakers to attach external mics, lights and other accessories to enhance the scene, while the standard 1/4-20 screw thread and locking-pin is made to connect the iPad to a professional tripod, monopod or shoulder mount.
And that’s not all. Videographers looking for more advanced filming options can grab the Lenscaster, which is a separate accessory that attaches to the Padcaster and allows users to shoot footage on the iPad with a more powerful lens. Additional lenses can be attached via the Lenscaster to create a wider field of view or bring telephoto capabilities to the iPad’s fixed lens.
As for the pricing, the Padcaster will be available in early August for $199 and Lenscaster for $59. Both devices can be pre-ordered for special intro prices of $149 for the Padcaster and $189 for the Padcaster / Lenscaster combo.