Manfrotto Universal Smartphone Clamp, Pro Version (MCPIXI), for Mini Camera Tripod, Table Tripod,Compact Tripod, Vlogging, Black

The mount works! The mount grips have thick silicone lining. If your phone has a case, the combination of the mount lining and a soft case makes for a bouncy sort of hold on the phone. The phone is held in place well and it doesn’t slide out or anything, it’s just a little jiggly. I like that the mount jaws tilt inward toward the mount spine, forcing the phone into a secure crevice.The grip size adjustment mechanism is strongly spring loaded, so you have to carefully pry the grips apart to place your phone in between the grip ends. I question why there’s a lock on the grips since the spring is so stiff. Better safe than sorry, I guess. Not the easiest to place on the phone, but again, it’s secure. I would have preferred not having the spring loading and just manually adjusting and locking.This grip is relatively small (easily pocketable) and it screws into my Manfrotto tripod securely without any play. Screwing the mount in vertically (which holds the phone horizontally) presents no issues. Screwing the mount in horizontally (so phone is vertical) is a different story. The mount doesn’t extend forward enough past the tripod mount shoe to allow my phone to be held by the grips at its midpoint like in the other position. In fact, the tripod shoe prevents the mount grips from holding the phone vertically anywhere else than the very bottom, making it nearly useless for a vertical hold. It could be the fault of the tripod design, but one would assume a Manfrotto mount and tripod would work properly together. Your tripod may make this issue moot.I’ll take the trade offs above though. This mount could have mechanism play or feel cheap or have terrible material fit. It has none of those things - it feels very solid with tight action and will grip your phone well and hold it steady in a horizontal position.I should preface my comments by saying I’m not a pro photographer or even an avid hobbyist. I bought this to use my phone for videoconferencing during the pandemic quarantine plus the occasional family self portrait. For those purposes, it’s a good choice.

I am super skiddish about taking my phone out of its case! It would be just my luck to fall as soon as I do. This makes it difficult to find a teipod mounting attachment that will fit my large phone and especially with its case on. I have a Google Pixel 7 Pro and an otterbox protective case (i think the defender series) that makes its deminsions, case included, 6-7/8"(tall) x 3-1/2"(wide) x 7-1/2"(diagonal). And this adapter, tripod mount, attachment actually fits across the width of my phone in its otterbox. The 1st and only one that i have found, in my price range, that can accommodate my phone in its case. But, even more impressive than the fact that it fits, is that my phone is secure in it! It feels very stable and has a strong grip on my phone. And even though I slip it on the bottom half of the phone (as opposed to directly in the mid section) it holds it securely and the extra weight of it being " top heavy", for lack of a better term, does not effect the stability of the grip (i put it across the bottom half of my phone in order to avoid clamping down over the volume &/or power buttons). I think the amazing grip and stability is due, in large part, because the actual padded grips themselves have an angle to them that i dont see with other brands. They come from under and up around to the front and up and over the top around to the front, not allowing for any wobble. There is no chance tht the pressure that the holder exerts on the phone will inadvertently squeeze and eject the phone out of it like other brands have done. I recomend this phone holder, tripod mount thing to anyone who wants a secure way to atrach thier phone, in a case or not, big or smaller, to a 1/4 screw type attachable accessory. U will have peace of mind and beable to focus on whatever u are doing instead of worrying about how securly attached u phone is. For me, it allows me to focus on my subject that I am taking a picture/video rearranging the subject and then taking another shot of it in a timely mannor without wasting time and energy to make sure my phone is secure and ready to go. Buy it, use it, and love it. U won't regret it!

Work just like you would expect. Holds the phone well and even locks for piece of mind. Also has a light boot which is handy. Light weight and seems durable. Not quite the build quality I would expect from Monfrotto (all plastic) but decent enough for the price point.

Since upgrading to the 12 Pro Max, I've found that the photo and video capabilities are so good that I no longer use my SLR or video camera. By adding this little clamp, I can now use the phone as a camera or a video camera comfortably and securely. The clamp mounts quickly and easily on my phone, even when it is in its medium-thickness case (a Quad Lock sports case). The clamp has a little snap-down lock that ensures that the phone won't slip out. With this mount attached, I can use the Manfrotto Pixi Mini tripod, a monopod, or a traditional tripod easily. I tried two other tripod mounts before discovering this one from Manfrotto, and this is the only one that I trust. Though the clamp is sturdy and well-made, I'll probably buy a "just in case" spare so that I'll be covered if Manfrotto should stop selling these.

This unit is nicely designed like most Monfrotto products and construction is on the better side of good.The phone is easy to insert (this won't fit tablets). There is a latch on the back that needs to be opened to insert and can be closed to lock the phone in.The product is made of high quality plastics with metal mounting threads. The spring is pretty tight. it will hold the device steadily but maybe this isn't for someone with weak wrists (in a few cases).It attaches nicely to the Monfrotto tripod I got and it has a standard screw, so it will attach to most tripods out there.There is also a spot to hold a lighting unit with a standard hotshoe-type connection. Worked fine with my Lumicube. And it will work fine with most other lights as well.I recommend this product.