Review: Hitcase PRO+ Action Pack for iPhone 6/6s

The Hitcase PRO+ Action Pack is a waterproof and shockproof case and lens system designed for capturing POV action photos and video on the iPhone. If you prefer to capture POV action photos and video on your iPhone, read on to see if Hitcase is the right fit for you.

The Case

The foundation of the PRO+ Action Pack is Hitcase’s waterproof (up to 33 feet), shockproof (up to 6 feet) case. The case hinges along the right side and snaps closed to completely seal the phone. Snaps on three corners help to ensure the case will not accidentally open. All phone functions are available, including access to charging and headphone ports.

A lanyard is included, and attaches to the bottom right corner. I did find it difficult to attach the lanyard through the tiny holes in the lower right corner. While a bit inconvenient, it’s not a big deal, as I don’t plan on removing the lanyard. It’s certainly a welcomed feature if you like to shoot selfies on the chairlift (who doesn’t?!).

At 3.25″ by 6″, this case is not small. Again, far from a deal breaker for me, but if you’re the type that likes to stuff your camera in the pocket of your tight pants, this rig won’t be for you.

As with many other cases that cover the screen, the touch screen doesn’t sense your finger as easily. I noticed this especially when my hands were cold in the middle of a snowboard run as I struggled to make adjustments and access settings menus in my camera app (ProCamera). I’ll be curious to test functionality with touch screen compatible gloves.

Snaps at the corners

The case is sealed around the perimeter, with additional rubber snaps at three corner to help ensure that it remains sealed.

Access to charging and headphone ports.

Note: the charging port is a tight fit. I was only able to use Apple’s charging cable. The end of our aftermarket cables were too wide to fit through the case.

Lanyard attachment

The included lanyard has an adjustable wrist lock. Much appreciated when dropping your phone means losing your phone (we’re looking at you chairlift selfie addicts!)

The Lens

The PRO+ comes with a Hitcase’s TrueLUX™ Superwide Lens that threads securely onto the case. This lens is wide. Really wide. Like fisheye wide, without all of the distortion. The handful of images I’ve captured so far have been sharp and free of the heavy vignetting found on many wide lenses made for mobile phones. I’m impressed with the results.

I appreciate the thick rubber front and back caps that come with each lens.

Note: While they’re decent size, the threads on the case are plastic. Take your time and avoid cross-threading.

Wide and Macro lenses are also available separately for $24.99. Additional TruLUX SuperWide lenses are $34.99.

Railslide™ Mounting System

The hinges on the case also act as the unique Railslide Mounting System for securely attaching the phone to various mounts, including the ShootR Pole, TubulR Mount, StickR Mount, and ChestR Mount.

I’m always a little nervous about exposing my phone for POV capture, but the Railslide Mounting System has been nothing but secure and reliable mounted to my top tube and stem with the TubulR Mount during bike rides and the ShootR Pole while snowboarding. Each mount attaches to the case by sliding the mount onto the “rails” on the edge of the case. A series of clicks secures the mount in place, and pressing a lever on the mount while pulling on the phone releases case from mount.

ChestR Mount

Of all of the mounts, this is my favorite for POV cycling shots! The TrueLUX Superwide lens is capable of capturing full view of arms, hands, handlebars in the scene.

Tripod TiltR Mount

Connects to ShootR Pole or any tripod with standard 1/4×20 threads.

ShootR Pole

Collapses small enough to fit in a pocket and extends to 18.5″

TubulR Mount

Attach the TubulR Mount to bicycle top tube, stem, or handlebar. Comes with zip-ties.

Room for improvement: For easy repositioning, reusable/releasable zip-ties would be a nice touch. These can be found at most home improvement stores.

In The Box

• Hitcase PRO for iPhone 6/6s
• Super Wide TrueLUX™ Lens
• ShootR Pole
• Tripod TiltR Mount
• StickR Surface Mount
• Railslide® Mounting System
• Lanyard
• Lens Cap
• Quick Start Guide