SwitchPod DSLR Tripod for Smart Phone Camera Stand Holder for iPhone, Android, Aluminum, Lightweight, Indestructible, Great for Selfies, Vlogging, Photography Switch Pod

I use the SwitchPod for everything from my phone to my DSLR, and it never disappoints. It’s incredibly well-built, sturdy, and provides the ideal distance for vlogging. The compact design makes it easy to take on the go, whether I’m traveling or just shooting on the move. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a durable, portable tripod for travel or vlogging—it’s a solid choice!

OK -- so I just got my SECOND Switchpod. One is now a permanent fixture on my desk -- I use it for FB live video in my "studio." The other one stays in my bag when I am on the go. My ONLY COMPLAINT is my 10 year-old daughter. She keeps stealing the Switchpod to make her Tic Tok videos. So looks like I will need a third.Seriously, the Switchpod is awesome because of outstanding ergonomics. Apparently, one of the guys on the SwitchPod team was a design architect -- and it show. This thing is beautiful. But also incredibly functional (just like all great designs). Guess that guy was paying attention in school.But also highly functional. Unlike the competition, it's completely sturdy. Super strong -- could probably use it to change a car tire (don't try this). Easily holds big cameras -- Canon 5D mk4 and Sony A7r3 are no problem at all for this thing. Well balanced and easy to use on the go.My prediction -- this will end up in the camera gadget HALL OF FAME. Total win all the way around.

I finally got my Switchpod, and I'm already in love with this thing. I don't typically fawn over hardware or accessories, but this little gem is worth its weight in Gold. Setup takes < 10 seconds. It's perfectly balanced in your hand. Whether you're using it as a grip on the go or selfie stick, it just feels so good and keeping a larger DSL steady is WAY easier than with a Gorilla Pod (my prior small pod / selfie handle).The only thing it needs is a Pan / Tilt head (which I hear is in the works) for when you set it down on an uneven surface. Sign me up for first in line if it's built anything like this piece of art.When I saw this reviewed by Peter McKinnon I knew I had to have it. He was so right about this. 1/2 the weight, 1/6th the size of a Gorilla Pod, fits in the side of my bag, ads virtually no noticeable weight and feels so good.Really, really well done.

The initial videos made me want this, then I kind of forgot about it, as I had a Manfrotto Pixi and Gorillapod 3000, but the bullhead on the pixi broke one day, and I decided to pick one up.I have an a7iii with 50mm FE lens (way less than ideal for vlogging) and a Rode videomicro.When I received it, it was great to hand hold, but the magnets are a little too weak as gravity separates the legs easily, and it’s very inflexible when on the table as a tripod.Putting the Gorrilapod 3000’s ball head on made a massive difference for it as a tripod.Another nice thing is you can hold it aiming the camera away from you with your stronger hand higher up, and it makes a really nice and stable platform.All in all, I like it more than the gorillapod for vlogging, on stable surfaces, run and gun, and storage as it packs up much thinner, but it does need a ballhead to be fully useful. The main problem with adding the ballhead though is it makes it a bit longer.It’s much more useful than a gorillapod for putting on stable surfaces, as I’ve had trouble balancing the legs on the gorillapod at times on flat surfaces, whereas the legs on this are perfect.If this were to be truly perfect though, I would have slightly stronger magnets and integrate a low profile ballhead.

This product is quite good, works well, very versatile. Make s for easy to carry handle and tripod for sports camera or DSLR. The concept is great, however I do think it is overpriced for what it is and how it is made. For that money it should have bearings for smoother operation in the center shaft, and the handles when together should lock better. Detents to hold the legs out in tripod position without flopping would also be a great upgrade. BUT overall it does work well, and fills a void in the market for those that do not want to carry a ton of gear, but have the versatillity .

I have heard and even used other tripod camera holders before but because I travel a lot with my gear, I wanted something that was easy to use, light and durable. I had a gorilla pod-style holder, but it seemed to fall apart after time and then I was always afraid it would not hold my camera or phone. The Switchpod is AWESOME. Not only is it easy to switch from a handheld for vlogging, but it's also very sturdy and great for using for my camera and phone. I bought an adapter that works well with my phone and I am so happy. The switchpod folds easy and fits into my backpack, which is what I use when I travel back and forth from the U.S. Europe and it's so light I don't' worry that it will weigh me down or take up too much room. I love this and recommended it highly.

Overall I like this company's product. It fills a gap in the market where a gorilla pod can't. Quick and sturdy, this tripod allows you a lot of versitility as long as you aren't outside in an area where the only surfaces are an uneven rock formation or a tree trunk.My issue is with the quality control of the manufacturing. The product arrived with one of the magnets loose. When opening the legs for the first time, the loose magnet came completely out of the leg and stuck to the middle leg. Also, when collapsed, one leg does not lay flush with the other two due to the leg being slightly warped. So even if the magnet were secured properly, it wouldn't be able to hold the legs closed. I issued an exchange, so hopefully my second one is better.

I like the concept of this small tripod/selfie stick. It is easy to deploy as a short tripod (think tabletop) and folds rather easily. Not sure how sturdy it will be with a mirrorless camera on it. I got a bullhead to go with it, but after getting the SwitchPod, not sure I want to put a bullhead on it when I use it as a selfie stick.