Ailun Phone Holder/Vertical and Horizontal Tripod Mount Adapter Rotatable Bracket with 1/4 inch Screw, Adjustable Clip for iPhone, Android Cell Phone, Selfie Stick, Camera Stand

Here's how I use it: Background: I occasionally take video with my iPhone while I shoot still photos with a dSLR. Typically I will hold my iPhone under or above the lens while shooting. I wanted a flexible inexpensive system in which I could mount the iPhone or other small video device atop the hot shoe of my camera. I started with the Camkix Hot Shoe Mount Adapter Kit - Attach your Phone or GoPro Hero to the Flash Mount of your DSLR Camera - Record your Photo Shoot or use Phone Apps for Lighting, Monitoring or Controlling for $10.98 on amazon. I chose this over Fotasy SCX2 1/4-Inch 20 Tripod Screw to Hot Shoe Adapter with Premier Cleaning Cloth (Black) for $5.69 on amazon because I also wanted the tilt adjustable bracket holder and $10.98 was a good price for the combo. The nice thing about the tilt connector is it allows me to align both the camera and the phone so they are centered over the same subject. Both parts are metal. No instructions, but it’s pretty intuitive if you’re used to working with tripod brackets. The hot shoe plate is 18x18mm which allows it to rotate within the 19mm wide camera hot shoe. Just tighten the screw nut to prevent motion. Don’t expect this inexpensive system to be firm. Torque from the weight of the iphone/tablet will loosen the connections if shooting handheld unless you use locktite. Generally fine on a tripod, but recheck the tightness of the connections from time to time. The phone holder that comes with the Camkix hotshoe mount adapter kit is spring loaded plastic. Stretched to its limit, take a fair amount of force using 2 hands, but it will hold an iPhone 7 plus with a thin case. The best way to insert and remove the phone from the bracket is to disconnect the phone holder from the tilt bracket and work on a flat surface so you don’t drop the phone. I use both hands to spread the bracket wide and gently work the 7 plus with slim case into the bracket. It is a tight fit. This bracket is better for phones measuring 2.25-2.5” in width by ¼” thickness (5.5-6.5cm in width x 0.5 cm thick). The problem with Camkix set up is that the phone projects above and behind the plane of the eyepiece and bumps my forehead when mounted with the phone display facing me. Not a problem for a GoPro facing forward. I decided I wanted to use alternate brackets with the Camkix hot shoe accessory. I think a better bracket to hold a 7 plus atop the Camkix hot shoe mount adapter kit is Phone Holder,by Ailun,Phone Tripod Mount Adapter,Compact,Universal for iPhone 7/6/6s,6/6s/7 Plus,SE/5s/5/5c,Samsung Galaxy S8/S7/S7 Edge,S6/S6 Edge,Note 5/4/3 and More Cellphone[Black] Though this one is also all plastic, it uses a screw mechanism to clamp 7 plus sized phones. It is much easier to use than the CamKix bracket and holds my phone securely. It will hold a 2.25-3.5” wide x 3/8” thick (6-7 cm wide x 1cm thick) device. I can mount the entire Ailun Phone Holder directly on the hotshoe to tripod screw or take the Ailun phone bracket and mount it on the Camkix tilt device. Or I can mount the entire Ailun device on the Camkix tilt device. Lots of flexibility in terms of offsetting the phone from the plane of the viewfinder. Easier to use than the spring loaded plastic phone holder that comes with the Camkix kit I also use the Ulanzi iPad Tablet Tripod Mount Adapter Flexible Adjustable Clamp Tablet Holder for iPad Air Pro,Microsoft Surface and Most Tablets (5inch-12inch Screen)Etc. to hold either iPhone or mini tablets to my dSLR hotshoe. I can hold a tablet in the Ulanzi bracket, but the heavier the tablet on the hot shoe, the more unstable the setup is going to be, especially if doing this handheld. The Ulanzi is also all plastic, but is adaptable for holding phones, minitablets, and full sized tablets. Easily adjustable. There are two places which will accept the ¼”-20 threaded screws – one on the bottom, and a rotating adjustable position mount behind the clamp. The rotating part has click stops but has a little wobble making it a little less useful. I use this to hold my iPhone and tablet high above a long lens so the long lens isn’t visible in the video clip. Overall, I’m happy with all 3 devices. They give me the flexibility to decide which set up will be best to hold my iPhone, mini-tablet, Go Pro on the hot-shoe of my dSLR for whatever imaging set up I’m using. Inexpensive compared to spending much more for $80 really right stuff aluminum clamps and $50 manfrotto clamps which only accept ¼”-20 tripod screws without the hotshoe-1/4”-20 screw adapters and tilt devices. Warning: mount this to your SLR hotshoe at your own risk. SLR hotshoes are designed to hold small flashes and not bulky devices like iPhones and iPads.

Very good phone holder. I’ve had it for about a year now and it still works perfectly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a product like this.

This is an outstanding phone mount/holder at an unbeatable price! It allows for quick, easy, and secure attachment of your phone to any standard tripod. It's surprisingly lightweight and fairly small in size, yet feels solid and sturdy. The mount itself is made of what I believe is ABS plastic, while the threads for screwing it onto a tripod are metal. A HUGE plus is that it attaches to your phone by screw adjustment rather than being spring loaded. This allows for getting the exact grip that you want without putting undue pressure on your device. By simply turning the knobs you are able to lock your phone into the exact position that you want it without any movement once secured. The mount allows for either horizontal or vertical positioning depending on your preference and intended use. There are rubber grips on the inside of each arm to help protect your phone while also keeping it firmly in place (a nice touch). I've tried this mount on a few different phone models and haven't had any issues with the mount restricting access to the buttons. As a content creator this little tripod mount has already made a big difference in the versatility of my scene setups and shot placement options, ultimately making for higher quality content. If you're looking for a phone mount at a great price, I highly recommend this 👍 Thank you for reading my review 🙏

I bought this to attach to the top of my Amazon Basics Monopod. I lock in my iPhone for taking videos at sporting events. The holder seems really sturdy and holds the iPhone well. It’s easy to attach to the monopod with the standard sized screw hole. It’s also easy to lock down the iPhone with the large twist button. Once locked in, the phone doesn’t budge. It also doesn’t come lose from the rotation setting. The one very minor complaint I have is that when you lock in the iPhone, it twists the entire clamp. As a result, the phone/camera is crooked and you need to adjust by slanting the entire monopod. I took off one star for that. Otherwise, it does what it is supposed to do and I recommend it unless you can find one that doesn’t twist when you lock it down.

This tripod phone holder from Ailun is exactly what I needed in that, it is reasonably sturdy, uses a screw tightening mechanism to hold the phone (instead of a spring) and, it was reasonably priced at $6.98. I've used it about 10 times (with an iPhone XR that has a case on it, on a Vivitar and, Targus TGT-58TR tripod) and, it has not cracked (as some reviews show). The simple cardboard box it came in might have been lightly damaged during shipping but, the phone holder its self was in perfect condition. I would buy this again. Approximate dimensions when the screw mechanism is fully tightened (LxWxH): 5, 3, 12 (cm). The images I've attached, show it on a tripod base plate that was not included with the purchase.

Cheap in price and solved the purpose

Exactly what I needed and I was impressed with the sturdiness of the phone holder. Also that it had and easy lock ability with 2 options for mounting. Because of the ridged rubber grip it holds my phone well. The button turns easily in my hand for comfort as it is the right size and design.