{"id":68,"date":"2020-10-25T11:52:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T11:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2020-11-07T15:47:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T15:47:38","slug":"portrait-mirror","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/portrait-mirror\/","title":{"rendered":"Portrait Mirror"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Taking portraits with a Portrait Mirror (patent pending) is like just looking at a regular mirror. It allows people in front of the camera see the camera screen and look at the lens at the same time. It mostly helpful for taking self portrait. It also greatly eases the camera-shy of people as portrait subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_45019\"  width=\"840\" height=\"473\"  data-origwidth=\"840\" data-origheight=\"473\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mZQoZgJ4aO4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Portrait Mirror connects an external monitor to the camera, and use a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/One-way_mirror\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/One-way_mirror\" target=\"_blank\">one way mirror <\/a>to project the camera screen in front of the camera lens. The following are two prototypes, one has large screen, designed for studio, the other is light weight, designed for field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-studio.jpg?w=840&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-186\"\/><figcaption>A Portrait Mirror Prototype For Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=840%2C749&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=1024%2C913&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=300%2C268&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=768%2C685&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=1536%2C1370&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=2048%2C1826&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?resize=1200%2C1070&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/portrait-mirror-prototype-field.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption>A Portrait Mirror Prototype For Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The portrait mirror is compatible with most digital cameras that come with HDMI output. It best works with mirrorless cameras. We tested it with Sony A9, Sony A7R4, Fuji X-T3, Fuji X-T30, and Nikon D850. Portrait Mirror can be used with 5omm and longer lenses(full frame equivalent). We tested it with 55mm, 85mm and 135mm lens without problem. With 35mm lens, it shows dark corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About one stop light will be lost when shooting with portrait mirror. For example, with the same shutter and aperture settings and to shoot the same scene, one will require ISO 1600 when using portrait mirror, and ISO 1000 without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\">Do It Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1574.jpg?w=840&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\"\/><figcaption>A DIY Portrait Mirror <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a simple portrait mirror, you will need a teleprompter and an external monitor. It also requires your camera have HDMI output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/teleprompter-tmp100.jpg?resize=840%2C661&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/teleprompter-tmp100.jpg?resize=1024%2C806&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/teleprompter-tmp100.jpg?resize=300%2C236&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/teleprompter-tmp100.jpg?resize=768%2C605&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/teleprompter-tmp100.jpg?resize=1200%2C945&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/teleprompter-tmp100.jpg?w=1252&amp;ssl=1 1252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teleprompter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glide-Gear-TMP100-Adjustable-Teleprompter\/dp\/B019AJOLEM\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27ICK7VQSYZCE&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=tmp+100+teleprompter&amp;qid=1603734602&amp;sprefix=tmp+100%2Caps%2C165&amp;sr=8-3\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glide-Gear-TMP100-Adjustable-Teleprompter\/dp\/B019AJOLEM\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27ICK7VQSYZCE&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=tmp+100+teleprompter&amp;qid=1603734602&amp;sprefix=tmp+100%2Caps%2C165&amp;sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glide Gear TMP 100<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monitor_5.5inch.jpg?resize=840%2C829&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monitor_5.5inch.jpg?resize=1024%2C1010&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monitor_5.5inch.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monitor_5.5inch.jpg?resize=768%2C758&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/monitor_5.5inch.jpg?w=1194&amp;ssl=1 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Monitor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>$120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B083TQKD6X\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B083TQKD6X\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5.5 Inch Field Monitor with Built in Battery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also Consider<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B083TZLFZJ\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B083TZLFZJ\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\">7 Inch Field Monitor with Built in Battery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$150<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-shutter.jpg?resize=81%2C256&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\" width=\"81\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-shutter.jpg?resize=323%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 323w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-shutter.jpg?resize=95%2C300&amp;ssl=1 95w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/remote-shutter.jpg?w=452&amp;ssl=1 452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 81px) 85vw, 81px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Shutter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wireless shutter remote for your camera.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/z-mount-plate.jpg?resize=840%2C854&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/z-mount-plate.jpg?w=962&amp;ssl=1 962w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/z-mount-plate.jpg?resize=295%2C300&amp;ssl=1 295w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/z-mount-plate.jpg?resize=768%2C781&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Accessory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07YXVM1YT\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07YXVM1YT\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\">Z-Mount Plate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful when the camera position is too low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"909\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket.jpg?resize=840%2C909&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket.jpg?resize=946%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 946w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket.jpg?resize=277%2C300&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket.jpg?resize=768%2C831&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket.jpg?w=963&amp;ssl=1 963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Accessory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WLPREOE-L-Bracket-Horizontal-Compatible-Stabilizer\/dp\/B08KTR453W\/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?dchild=1&amp;keywords=DSLR+Camera+L+Bracket&amp;qid=1603736583&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQ0ZGWVBKNkRSSDNWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk1ODY3UjlNVEFXMDU2RTFVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzM3MDczOTJLTVhMV05BMzhLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WLPREOE-L-Bracket-Horizontal-Compatible-Stabilizer\/dp\/B08KTR453W\/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?dchild=1&amp;keywords=DSLR+Camera+L+Bracket&amp;qid=1603736583&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQ0ZGWVBKNkRSSDNWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk1ODY3UjlNVEFXMDU2RTFVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzM3MDczOTJLTVhMV05BMzhLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L-Bracket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is useful when shooting in portrait orientation (camera in vertical position).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-light-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\">Poorman&#8217;s Portrait Mirror<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?resize=840%2C690&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"163\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/portrait-mirror\/img_1576\/\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?resize=1024%2C841&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?resize=300%2C246&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?resize=768%2C630&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?resize=1536%2C1261&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1576.jpg?w=2520&amp;ssl=1 2520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?resize=815%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"142\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/portrait-mirror\/cheap-portrait-mirror\/\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?resize=815%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 815w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?resize=239%2C300&amp;ssl=1 239w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?resize=768%2C965&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?resize=1223%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1223w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?w=2001&amp;ssl=1 2001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cheap-portrait-mirror.jpeg?w=1680&amp;ssl=1 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 85vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your camera has a 180 degree flip out screen, you can certainly use that as a work around. Otherwise, you can use the front camera of your phone as a work around. This setup consists of 3 parts, and works for both landscape and portrait orientation, and can be handheld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"909\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket-1.jpg?resize=840%2C909&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket-1.jpg?resize=946%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 946w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket-1.jpg?resize=277%2C300&amp;ssl=1 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket-1.jpg?resize=768%2C831&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/L-bracket-1.jpg?w=963&amp;ssl=1 963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L-Bracket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WLPREOE-L-Bracket-Horizontal-Compatible-Stabilizer\/dp\/B08KTR453W\/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?dchild=1&amp;keywords=DSLR+Camera+L+Bracket&amp;qid=1603736583&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzQ0ZGWVBKNkRSSDNWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjk1ODY3UjlNVEFXMDU2RTFVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NzM3MDczOTJLTVhMV05BMzhLJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfbXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\" data-type=\"URL\" 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height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flash-bracket.jpg?resize=500%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flash-bracket.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/flash-bracket.jpg?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 85vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flash Bracket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007CB4Z4C\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007CB4Z4C\/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\">Vello Flash Bracket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$14<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phone-holder.jpg?resize=220%2C256&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" width=\"220\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phone-holder.jpg?resize=880%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phone-holder.jpg?resize=258%2C300&amp;ssl=1 258w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/selfportraitguide.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phone-holder.jpg?resize=768%2C894&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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It&#8217;s tested with iPhone and iPad (must use Safari browser, Chrome does not work). It might work with Android phones as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use this web app in full screen, you need to add it to home screen of your iPhone. Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/how-to\/add-a-web-link-to-home-screen-iphone-ipad\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/how-to\/add-a-web-link-to-home-screen-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to do it<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking portraits with a Portrait Mirror (patent pending) is like just looking at a regular mirror. It allows people in front of the camera see the camera screen and look at the lens at the same time. It mostly helpful for taking self portrait. 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