Ailun Phone Holder, Tripod Mount Adapter, Rotatable Bracket Adjustable Clip

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.

As someone who regularly scripts and shoots short-form video content, I need reliable gear that does not overcomplicate my setup. The Ailun Phone Holder has been a remarkably solid addition to my equipment. What stands out immediately is the 360-degree rotation feature. Switching between vertical orientation for social media clips and horizontal for standard photography is seamless. It mounts perfectly onto my standard 1/4-inch tripod without any wobbling. The adjustable clip has a firm grip that holds my device tightly, giving me peace of mind while recording. Pros: Excellent grip strength that prevents slipping. Smooth transition between portrait and landscape modes. Universal 1/4-inch screw fits most existing tripods and camera stands. Cons: The plastic build feels slightly stiff out of the box, requiring two hands to stretch the clip for larger phones. Overall, this adapter performs exactly as promised. If you are actively producing videos or simply need a dependable hands-free mount, this is an easy recommendation. It is an inexpensive, highly functional tool that gets the job done perfectly.

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 🙏

This Ailun phone tripod head/ holder works great for me. I use it to video myself at the drum kit to submit for a worship band (we're working remotely at the moment). This product is very easy to use and sturdy once everything is tightened up. I would suggest NOT to over tighten the knobs. It might be fine if you did but they feel like they could become damaged. I gave 4 stars only because the spine of the holder/head feels like a little flimsy. I would have preferred to have the construction be from a slightly stronger material. The operation of the holder/head does not require and torque or bending on this part of the construction so it should be stronger in my opinion. Overall though this is great little tripod holder and I would buy another one if needed, and recommend this to someone who needs to record themselves and would like to do it differently than by just propping up a phone/camera on a box which is what i was doing. Adding this product to a tripod really allows for a lot of freedom in regards to phone/camera placement/ angle etc.

Rufus may tell you that your iPhone Max will fit into other mounts with an Otterbox Defender case. They won't. THIS one actually does! It holds the phone very securely as you tighten it down as secure as you want. It mounts directly onto my Kaitezenz Tripod/SelfieStick ... no adapter needed. That selfiestick has a ball mount so I can swivel the camera into any position and then lock it. So, this combo allows me the freedom to get the shot I want. The biggest downside is that this is made from plastic and not aluminum like other mounts. However, it does seem very sturdy, and it should hold up and hold the phone securely. After all, you putting a thousand dollar device in its grips. You'd hate to find out at that time that the mount failed.

Works great! I use it on a tripod to video us playing pickleball. It's sturdy and serves it's purpose well. Easy to use.

I have a spring tension phone mount and this one with a threaded mount, and the threaded mount is better. The spring tension holds tight, but every time I put my phone into the spring tension there is a bit of a struggle and I feel like any moment it is going to break. With this phone mount, I do not feel that way. The threaded mount is much better and allows me to make it as tight as I would like. A spring mount has one tension and that's it. I don't struggle with this one while mounting the phone. I just spin out the arm put the phone in and tighten it down to the desired pressure. This also allows sliding the phone within the mount much easier as I only have to release a little bit of the screw and slide the phone and then retighten. This mount has three points you could attach to the tripod base. There is a place to mount on the base, on one end of the adjustable arm, and if you detached the arm from the tension screw you could mount the arm in the back as well. So that is three possible places to attach to the tripod. You will be able to position your phone at most angles. You can go 360 degrees on a perpendicular plane, and there is a good horizontal range allowing you to achieve most angles within a spherical range. Point being, I think this mount will cover whatever angle at which you'd like to put your phone. The mount is made of plastic so it is lightweight. I would not say it is flimsy or fragile, but it is plastic. It is reinforced on the main verticle support to provide a sturdy base. The screw rod running through the adjustable arm is metal and provides good support and it is easy to thread. I'm happy with this purchase.

Seems to do an okay job of holding my phone, but it's not the quickest or easier to adjust. Note that this lacks a ball head, so you will need buy that separately, unless your tripod already provides it.