I have an older high-end video camera that shoots gorgeous HD (great lens and awesome dynamic range) but the thing is huge and weighs about ten pounds. Been using my cell phone for basic B-Roll stuff and was looking for a tripod mount - found this one that hits all my buttons:
All metal construction. The odd bevel on the foot makes it fit into an Arca-Swiss tripod head so no fussing with screwing it on to a tripod although it does have the 1/4 and 3/8 tripod threads as well. It has a hot-shoe mount on the top of the phone holder - great for a small spirit level (these - $8 for pack of six / free shipping). That way, you get your horizon level - not something people think about but boy is it ever obvious when it is off by the slightest - ask me how I know this 😁
A very well-spent $20 if you are doing a lot of video work. I had seen a few of the cheaper units and they are flimsy as hell and cost about ten bucks. This is twice the money but more than ten times the build quality and ruggedness. I trust my phone and my photos to it.
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