Manfrotto MCLAMP, Universal Smartphone Clamp with Thread Connections, for iPhone with or without Case, Foldable, Compact Size, Vlogging, Black

My smartphone has an astrophotography mode I was keen to try, but it only kicks in when the phone is absolutely stationary and needs to remain still for about two minutes. I needed a tripod, and this one looked perfect.The tripod is nice and light and when folded up is about the size of a banana - 18cm long (without the smartphone clamp), and about 5cm wide. The three legs swivel out from the top - they don't extend - and it stands about 14cm tall. At the top of the tripod there is a screw fitting onto which you can attach a compact camera, and there's also a clamp for smartphones which you can either attach at the bottom, or on the back which is good for taking photos of the sky, or ornate ceilings, pointing straight up. The clamp pulls open and grips the sides of the phone. It doesn't pull very wide apart - narrowest width is about 5.5cm and the widest it goes is about 6.5cm - so don't buy it with the intention of putting a tablet in there. The back of the clamp also has an extendable kickstand of sorts, so if you want to take a photo with your camera but don't need the full tripod you can always unscrew the clamp, extend the kickstand, and just use that.At the top of the tripod there is a large red button. If you push this in the screw part of the tripod can now move freely on a ball joint, and when you release the button it locks in position. It feels sturdy and robust, as with the rest of the tripod.I really like this tripod and look forward to taking more pictures of the night sky, and also putting it in my case when we go on holidays.

is nice and sturdy for the price

Very firm clamp, that means I'm never worried about the phone sliding or falling off. Feels well made, with two exceptions:The back features a tiny kick-stand that allows this device to act as a little stand. The 'leg' that pops out is incredibly flimsy, and barely has the strength to hold up an iPhone 5s (the smallest). I purchased this to go with a tripod, so it didn't ruin the product for me, but when paying a premium I'd much rather have a feature that works, or not have it at all.The red pads are either poorly manufactured, or low quality as one side is thinner than the other by about 1mm. The difference is small, but it means every photo I have needs to be rotated by about 2 degrees to be perfect.

Works remarkably well, and is easy to use. I'd bought it on a whim, but it's been earning its place in the little side pocket of the bag that carries my Manfrotto compact travel monopod. It can be fitted in seconds, and provides a stable platform for a phone camera. That's proved surprising useful, especially as one generally doesn't know the shutter speed that a phone camera is using. I also found it useful when taking panoramic shots, as it's much easier to hold the camera stable and follow any tracking guidelines in a panoramic stitching app.The phone is held securely in an extensible spring-loaded clamp. There's a standard threaded bush at the bottom , and a second at the back, allowing a choice of orientations on a tripod or monopod.The Manfrotto Smartphone Clamp easily carries my iPhone SE, even when it's fitted in its i-Blason case. I've also found it useful when using my phone camera to take pictures through a microscope, by mounting the Clamp on a tabletop tripod then using that to hold the lens squarely over the eyepiece, without wobbling. Photographs taken this way are surprisingly effective.Super little gadget. I love it.

Bought this to go with the Manfrotto LED I got. I already have two mini tripods but I’m really pleased I got this one. The legs are very strong and stable, easy to I’ve yet hold their position when in use. You need to press the little red button to swivel the ball joint. Once it clicks, it is easy to move the head to get the angle you want. I got the version with the iPhone clamp as an extra - I mostly use it with the LED and my DSLR. The clamp is very firm and attaches to the tripod in two positions for maximum flexibility. It also has a little flip out stand on the back for use in video calls or holding the mobile upright when reading recipes. A but expensive, but I think it is very good quality and am happy with my purchase.

This is a great piece of kit that performs perfectly with any size phone as the clasps expand to almost 3.5 inches! It is manufactured to the same rigorous standards as the full size, more expensive tripods in the Manfrotto range - but with the advantage of being far more portable. It easily fits into the pockets of my walking trousers and waterproof jacket, making it ideal for those cold, wet walks when you don't want to lug your professional gear around but still want the ability to take photos on your phone if there is a break in the weather. I would highly recommend this product and the seller.

I have several Manfrotto products and all are well designed and made to a high standard. Unfortunately, this product is not. I bought it to replace the clamp that came with a selfie stick but this is probably not as good as the original (which cost about £11 for the pole, clamp, remote + other fittings).I have an iPhone 6s which is currently protected by an Otterbox Defender case - sure the clamp stretches enough but the grips are not wide enough and the phone just does not feel secure. It may be okay with a narrower case but surely Manfrotto should have thought about different case widths when designing this. I also expected it to be made of a better quality plastic/polycarbonate.Overall - a bit disappointedManfrotto do have a new phone clamp but (at the moment) it's pretty expensive

Perfect tripod for low heights. Good quality.