Description
Article no.: 29811
The PolarPro LiteChaser 16 Base Case gives you a slimmer platform that lets you quickly slide PolarPro Glass in front of your iPhone 16 Pro. It removes the embedded Cold Shoe mount found on the ProCase to stay slim and, according to the description, to make the case compatible with wireless charging.
The BaseCase focuses on fast access and protection. It includes a new Flip-Down defender to protect your lenses while still allowing quick shots without removing the case. In addition, PolarPro reports that the MagSafe array has been made 2× thicker and stronger to improve the connection to MagSafe vehicle mounts.
The BaseCase ships with a removable grip designed to position your finger for the iPhone 16 Pro camera control button. The grip also features two 1/4"-20 mounts on the top and bottom. These mounts let you attach the case to a tripod and add accessories such as an SSD right out of the box.
The case uses a QuickSlide filter and lens locking system so you can change filters and lenses seamlessly. It is compatible with all LiteChaser 15 filters and adapters, allowing you to add PolarPro filters and lenses in front of your iPhone glass.
BaseCase suits creatives who want a DLSR like feel and the ability to add PolarPro filters and lenses in front of their iPhone glass. In practice, it works well for content creators who need fast filter changes, protective lens coverage, and a more secure vehicle mounting solution when using MagSafe accessories.
The product description contains two related statements. First, it says the BaseCase foregoes the embedded Cold Shoe mount found on the ProCase, which makes it slimmer and compatible with wireless charging. Separately, a features entry states the magnet array is 2× stronger for vehicle mounts and adds a parenthetical note saying "not wireless charging compatible due to the Cold Shoe Mount." These statements are both present in the original information for the product.
Question: Does the BaseCase let me use PolarPro filters and lenses?
Answer: Yes. The BaseCase uses a QuickSlide filter and lens locking system and is compatible with all LiteChaser 15 filters and adapters, so you can add PolarPro filters and lenses in front of your iPhone glass.
Question: What mounting options does the case provide?
Answer: The removable grip includes two 1/4"-20 mounts (top and bottom) so you can mount to a tripod or attach accessories such as an SSD. The strengthened MagSafe array is also intended to provide a more secure connection to MagSafe vehicle mounts.
Question: Will the Flip-Down defender get in the way when shooting?
Answer: The Flip-Down defender is designed to protect lenses while allowing quick shots without fully removing the case. It provides protection and still enables rapid access to your camera when you need to shoot.
Question: Is the BaseCase compatible with wireless charging?
Answer: The description includes two statements: one notes the BaseCase foregoes the Cold Shoe mount to remain slim and compatible with wireless charging, while another notes the magnet array entry contains a parenthetical saying it is "not wireless charging compatible due to the Cold Shoe Mount." Both statements appear in the original product information.