Joby HandyPod Mobile Plus

This looks like any other tripod but is much better than others I've used.It's very easy to adjust the position of the camera (just press and hold the button, move the camera and then release the button). This small change (previously I've used systems where you have to screw something to make it tighter) is easier to use, quicker to find the right position and more reliably stays in place (sometimes a screw version may not be tight enough).It's very comfortable to hold. The legs have been designed in a way that makes it comfortable to grip.After using it for months, it seems qood quality and I wish I'd bought it sooner!

The tripod is really three separate parts - The tripod itself, the grip for a mobile phone and a bluetooth remote. I bought the version with the bluetooth remote because I was going to be using it for video recordings with me facing the camera. When using hand held, with the remote attached to the leg of the tripod, there is a very audible click when the button is pressed. This is not ideal as the click has to be edited out. There have been times where the remote hasn't actually triggered video start / stop. I am least impressed with the remote.The clamp for the mobile phone does the job pretty well. I would like one that gripped tightly and locked in place. The spring loaded one doesn't inspire full confidence when walking or cycling with the phone recording. That said, it has not fallen out yet !I thought the phone grip was a bit cumbersome when folded, but then realised that you could fold it right away when the head adjusting button was pressed on the tripod. This made it much safer in a rucksack.The tripod itself is well made. Works well as a mini tripod and as a hand grip.The tripod is available for a fair deal less without the remote. Having experienced the remote and found it less useful than I had thought, I would opt for the version without the remote.

Solid, stable yet very light. The "locking mechanism" does not need to be pulled tight at all, if it is.... it will only boing itself loose at the first movement. Just the slightest pull and it holds firmly. If you want to film Portrait then you need to add weight to one leg or it will tip. I found resting a battery bank on the carabiner clip works nicely.A great bit of kit for taking on a hike for sure.

Great gadget

Love everything about this! Just what I needed.I bought the full version with the phone clamp and Bluetooth device and really enjoy using it.It’s pretty sturdy for my phone and won’t fall off unless you press the Joby bar thing in, although not good for my Nikon D5500 (think that’s too heavy depending on what lens is on.The only thing I’d say that annoys me is the Bluetooth device that you can fix on the side as it gets in the way of the mount when you close it all up or put the phone in the clamp, although you can just take it off but apart from that can’t fault it.

This was an idea tripod to use with my iPhone 11 Pro, but after only a few months it refused to hold a steady position to the point it was unusable. I contacted Joby but despite an acknowledgement of my email they never contacted me! After three weeks I gave up and complained to Amazon and have sent it back. Very disappointed as it was good until it stopped working.

Bought this to keep in a jacket pocket if out and about and want to video with my phone. I have a phone gimbal but not easy to just carry 'just in case' there is a need for more steady filming.This mini tripod is perfect. Super lightweight - Folds up small - Easily fits in a jacket/coat pocket - Have a couple of other Joby items and this is just as well made as they are, so it should last. The clip section is also a nice touch.Not just for phones - The phone holder attachment unscrews so you can screw the tripod into a pocket camera tripod mount threads.

Generally speaking, it's a good deal and nice package and i'm certain I would have been happy with this, however I decided to return it due to it not working properly with my 12 Pro MaxI purchased this with the intention of using the Impulse remote for night photography, or taking shots while using the grip feature of the tripod, but sadly, although this will pair with the phone, I was unable to take any shot in any of the camera settings during repeated attempts to take a shot with the phone as intended.I did try testing the remote with an old Galaxy S8 phone to see if the remote was faulty and it worked perfectly with that, but after a few (successful) attempts of reconnecting the device in the bluetooth settings of the 12 Pro Max, but it unable to take a shot in the camera mode, realised there must be some limitation, or obscure setting I couldn't fathom out in the settings.I gave a mark of 4/5 due to it being a good deal if it works with your phone, yet deducted a point because it didn't work with mine and there was no information available to suggest it was incompatible.