NON-SPONSORED REVIEW of Smartphone Holder/ Tripod Mount by Ulanzi.

[@edyarb]

The internet is an amazing place! Thank you for this video, I bought this (before I saw your video) and for the life of me, couldn't figure out what that magnetic insert piece was for (no instructions included) so thank you. It's a well-built, versatile and sturdy piece!

[@358studios]

Isn’t it great? Love that we can get so much information from KZbin. Great to hear that we solved the mystery of the magnetic insert. :) I love that add-on but honestly couldn’t make my iphone work without it. Have a great day and thank you for commenting. Cheers!

[@aleks2194]

Sounds like the st-27 would be better

[@trevorharrison8358]

My issues I need a case on my phone. I’m visually impaired I serval palsy and trying to take the case off the phone to put it into the clamp is dangerous for me so I’ve not ordered a thinner case and hopefully that will work in the holder without having to takeoff because that’s too high risk for me.

[@aleks2194]

@@trevorharrison8358 i have the st-27 without the pivot as i use it on a tripod that already has a head, but the clamp works really well on an iPhone with a silicone case on, no need to take it off

[@raw_pc]

40$ is nothing for this quality. Great find. Thanks for sharing.

[@alexanderwalter2253]

Thanks a lot Sean! This one is seemingly no longer available but I found a similar one from the same manufacturer. Reading comments complaining about the price, well these guys never bought any accessories where you won‘t get a single mounting plate for a DSLR/tripod this cheap. 😂

[@358studios]

Hi @alexanderwalter2253, I'm glad it helped. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Bummer. I will have to go back in and see if I can find a current link for the product. Yes, we have probably spent way too much money on gear :) By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@trevorharrison8358]

I just ordered this stand to go onto my Geto legs. It’s a temporary thing as I hear the ball joint can go easily based on the three star reviews through Amazon. So I want to I think this is cheap. I think a quality iPhone mount I think in the 200+ Canadian range or even US.

[@358studios]

Hi @trevorharrison8358, thank you for asking. I appreciate it. Respectfully, I disagree. I'd venture a guest that whoever struggled with the ball joint either received a defective product, which can happen, or use something like a pair of pliers to tighten it down and stripped it. From my experience, being all metal construction, it would take a lot for this not to work or be categorized as cheap. Of course you could overdue it and break it but you'd have to really try. I've owned mine for over two years and use it every day. You'd be hard-pressed see a difference against a new one (minus my scratches). I hope that helps. You'll see when the product arrives. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@trevorharrison8358]

@@358studios Update got the thin case same issue. I had someone in here looking for my Light Dome II and he said that the side (with the slide lock) also moved and Bingo!! it supports my iPhone 12 Pro MAX with thicker case. Should also support the iPhone 16 with case. Will be doing a review on this great holder.

[@brianzinner]

I just bought one last week for my iPhone 15 pro max....and then returned it a few days later. For me it was a bit "fiddly" with the adjustments. For the same price, I ended up getting a MagSafe holder with is quick and easy to just pop the phone on and off.

[@358studios]

Hi @brianzinner, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Seems like maybe you're not looking to be able to adjust the phone's position or mount it to a ball head. What magsafe holder did you go with? Curious. Maybe I need to take a look at it. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@RobertViani]

Great review. I've been using this holder since day one. 80 vids into my channel and It's my go to. I use an iphone 13 pro max with an otterbox.

[@358studios]

Hi Robert, that is so awesome to hear. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience with mine. What kind of videos are you shooting?

[@gabriel-mckee]

excellent video, thanks for the recommendation!

[@358studios]

Thank you Gabriel! Glad it helped. Hey, by chance did you subscribe to my channel. I have a few other reviews coming up. Have a great day. Cheers!

[@gabriel-mckee]

@@358studios I have now :)

[@badjaeaux]

God Bless you Shawn for your Good Work

[@358studios]

Hey there, thank you for your nice compliment. I appreciate it. Cheers!

[@HeroicCoachingwithDan]

Appears to be awesome yet will not work for my application of a 10.2" Selfie Light Ring tripod. I am looking for some kind of cold shoe/adapter to mount my phone inside the Light Ring (which was an overlooked feature of the Kaiess brand selfie light ring). Now I am looking for some kind of adapter - do you have any suggested resourses? Thank you

[@358studios]

Hi @HeroicCoachingwithDan, thank you for asking. I appreciate it. Are you able to provide me with more details? As near as I can tell the Kaiess ring light has a cold shoe mount in the middle of the light. I could be wrong. I'm just looking it up on Amazon. If that is the case, what I would do is get a cold shoe to quarter inch threaded adapter (here's a good one: amzn.to/42JUu9N). Thread the quarter inch adapter into the bottom of the Ulanzi phone mount and put the cold shoe into the cold shoe mount on your ring light. That should give you a phone mount in the middle of your ring light. Please let me know if this helps. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@xaviersu8891]

Recommendations for holders for phones with beefy cases?

[@358studios]

Hi @xaviersu8891, thank you for asking. I appreciate it. Are you able to provide me with more details? This phone holder should work for very thick cases. It's usually the size of the overall phone along with a very thick case that causes problems, but take a look at the dimensions and see if your phone will fit. It should unless it's a tablet/phone hybrid. Please let me know and I'll see if I can help. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@xaviersu8891]

@@358studios Thanks so much for responding! The dimensions are 7.32 x 4.06 x 1.57 inches. I'm using a Google Pixel 8 Pro with a Supcase Unicorn Beetle case. I have SEVERAL phone holders and clamps, but I can't find one that can hold this chunky case confidently. I'm looking around Amazon right now, and the best option I can see from photos is actually a powerbank holder from Arnarkok, but form-factor wise, something I could easily put on a tripod or hotshoe would be ideal.

[@xaviersu8891]

@@358studios Apologies; the dimensions I got online seem to include the holster. Without the holster, the phone case is give or take about 5/8 of an inch thick.

[@Solosonico]

Make a video with Samsung Galaxy s23U, not sure is fit on it

[@358studios]

Hi @head_, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Your Samsung S23U should be 3.09 inches wide. This phone holder will accommodate up to 3.93 inches. I hope that helps. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@kimsooyong9456]

Can this cellphone holder work on Google Pixel 6A phone? Furthermore, can it mount to my Ulanzi F38 tripod? Is there any other parts that I need to buy so this cellphone holder can be mounted to my tripod, or is there other Ulanzi cellphone holders that can be mounted to my Ulanzi F8 tripod? Thank you.

[@358studios]

Hi Kim Soo, thank you for asking. Yes, your Google Pixel 6a is 71.8 mm (or 2.83 inches), so this will work great for you. As for mounting it to your F38 tripod. Your F38 is supposed to be compatible with arca-swiss plates. This arca-swiss plate is 38 mm square and should fit in the 39mm slot of your F38. Worst case, this has a 1/4" insert in the bottom where you could attach the F38 plate that came with your tripod. Having used this phone holder for over a year, I can't recommend something else. Nothing has beat the quality and usability of this phone holder. I think something else would be a significant downgrade. I hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Have a great day. Cheers.

[@tiagomutti]

Esse sem dúvida foi o vídeo melhor explicativo, tirou minhas dúvidas, vou comprar se modelo de device obrigado

[@358studios]

Thank you for the nice compliments. I appreciate it. Glad the video helped!

[@WineAndWatevs]

I have a Samsung s22 ultra with a case will it fit on that?

[@358studios]

Hi there, I double checked the specs on your phone and I don’t see any reason why it would not fit, unless you have a oversized case. Thank you for taking the time to ask. I appreciate it. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@pattiwayne7]

Hello Wine and Watevs, I literally ordered this Ulanzi ST-14 Iron Man 111 360 Tripod Smartphone Mount today (8-8-22) I too, have the Samsung S22 Ultra with an Otterbox case (NOT the heavy duty). I ordered it from B&H Photo. The guy (named Mitch) asked several questions about my phone and the sizes, plus I have one of those "pop" things on the back of phone Otterbox cover which he took into consideration. I should receive it in two days. I'm excited about it and this video was perfect! Thanks 358studios!

[@A7mad.]

how to use it with arca swiss tripod ?

[@358studios]

Hi @A7mad., thank you for asking. I appreciate it. Are you able to provide me with more details? Arca Swiss USA does not make tripod (legs). They specialize in cameras, heads, and accessories. Please let me know and I'll see if I can help. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@Dennis_REALTOR]

Question that I can’t seem to find the answer to with this mount. iPhone pro Max shooting video in wide. Are you able to keep the ball adjuster out of frame? Thank you in advance.

[@358studios]

Hi Halifax, thank you for asking. I just tested it on my iPhone 12 Max, wide for video, and yes. No problem. You may have to slide the phone to one side a bit, but worked well for me. I hope that helps. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@Dennis_REALTOR]

@@358studios Great! Thank you

[@firme8809]

Would this be able to be used in a camera hotshoe so I can put on camera then put phone in

[@358studios]

Hi Firme, thank you for taking the time to ask. I appreciate it. The base of the holder is an arca swiss plate, so not directly with that, BUT there is a 1/4" female threaded insert in the bottom that allows a hotshoe adapter to be attached. That would accomplish mounting this phone holder to the hotshoe on your camera. Check out this link for the adapter: amzn.to/3wWcSgz Please let me know how it goes. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@chainraiderdiscgolf]

Would love to find a good holder that is actually made in the USA!

[@358studios]

Hi @chainraiderdiscgolf, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. I agree. If you do find someone, please let me know. The only people that I am aware of that make a really good phone holder in the USA is Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions. They are mostly for cars and trucks though. If you'd like to see my review it's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2WuYYuqqbyKh9U By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@chainraiderdiscgolf]

@@358studios Yes I did find Bulletpoint in my search for holders made in the USA. They offer one and it is sadly not what I am looking for.

[@chainraiderdiscgolf]

@@358studios Thanks by the way!

[@bazlurr]

it is not a small Chinese company, but the most popular and best-quality made components.

[@358studios]

Hi Bazlur Rahman, I'm glad this video helped. You seem to know more than I do. Where is this company based? Either way, I'm sure they appreciate the added exposure. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@358studios]

I figured it out. Looks like they are in China. Is Ulanzi Chinese? Ulanzi is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China .

[@bazlurr]

@@358studios Not only Ulanzi is chinese, 99% of companies of photographic accessories, even they are making cameras, lenses, and apps related to photography. They are cheaper on aliexpress than on Amazon. The nearest competitor is XILETU

[@358studios]

Sounds like you’re ready to make your own videos about it. Good luck with that. Thanks for the info. Have a great day.

[@dave83x]

I this this version of iron man 3 is far better because you can tilt the phone. I can't do it in te version 4?

[@358studios]

Hi Dave, thank you for commenting. That’s not good. Thank you for letting us know. That tilt function makes it that much more usable. I appreciate the information. Cheers.

[@PeterMacPL]

I have S20FE + OtterBox case, someone recomended good holder for thick phone ?

[@358studios]

Hi @PeterMacPL, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. That is a big phone with a big case. Unfortunately, this holder will not work for it because this holder only goes to 3.75ish inches. However, try this amzn.to/44zb8ZW Shinewee holder. It will hold your basic iPhone all the way up to an iPad. If you have a ball head, you can mount it directly to a tripod because it has Arca Swiss plate on the back and on the bottom. It's high-quality and I own one. I would say, give it a try. Please let me know your thoughts if you do. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@TokyoHomes]

Thanks for the video

[@358studios]

Hi mohammed siddique, I'm glad it helped. Absolutely! Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@jody1622]

I love it BUT it won't fit on my Platypod ...

[@358studios]

Hi Jody, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. I have a solution for you!!! :) Here's a 3/8" female to 1/4" male adapter. This allows you to screw the adapter into your Platypod base and screw the Ulanzi phone mount into the 1/4" thread. amzn.to/3JEA7mx Please let me know how it goes. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@WillNewcomb]

Expecting the delivery of mine this afternoon

[@358studios]

I will great news. Please let me know how it goes.

[@WillNewcomb]

@@358studios Feels very strong being metal compared to my plastic Ulanzi ST-06S.

[@WillNewcomb]

My one crit is about the lock/unlock slider. With the phone in place and the screw tightened up, it's too easy to accidentally knock the slider and loosen the phone. I now keep the slider permanently locked (and held in place by some surgical tape). To remove the phone I unscrew the tightening knob.

[@358studios]

Thank you for the feedback. That's very interesting because when I have mine tighten down using the tightening nut, it's very difficult for me to even open the slider latch. I can force it, but it's not something that wants to pop open. Maybe your slider latch has a bit more play in the lock. Cheers.

[@GSSM944]

Nice product

[@358studios]

Hi @GSSM944, thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. How are you using this phone holder? Are you shooting photos/videos with it or ? By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day! Cheers.

[@yep.fishing]

Got it on Aliexpress for approx 20USD yesterday

[@358studios]

Great to hear. I’m glad you like it. Cheers

[@RobinSampsonMcCarthy]

What about top down?

[@358studios]

Hi there, not sure what you mean? What is top down?

[@A7mad.]

its not arca swiss plate

[@358studios]

Hi @A7mad., thank you for asking. I appreciate it. Are you able to provide me with more details? The bottom of this holder will fit into any Arca Swiss plate ball head or mount. I am not sure what you're referring to. Please let me know and I'll see if I can help. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@BurningtunaDC]

One of the wealthiest people on the planet gets millions of dollars in free plugs everyday. One day soon your local shopping center will be a data center or distribution hub. Just do it!.

[@358studios]

:)

[@Doolkin]

Have you seen Doolkin Pro magnetic laptop phone mounts? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWLVm42wrrd3ecU

[@358studios]

Nope but if it's a product that you're solid about, and want me to review it, please let me know.

[@Doolkin]

@@358studios yes, we’d love to have you review it. What’s the best platform to contact you directly?

[@358studios]

Hi there, I've taken a look at your product on Amazon. Seems like a great product, well built and good Amazon ratings... but for me personally it's not something I would use. I don't like permanently sticking anything on the back of my laptop. I can see the advantages and disadvantages. That said, if you're interested in my honest opinion, I'd be happy to give you my opinion and review your product in a video. Please let me know your thoughts when you have a moment. Thanks, Sean

[@HandsONreviews4u]

39.99 is RIDICULOUS.....I MILES BUY A WHOLE TRIPOD. Why cant KZbinrs be raw on their reviews....😮 A fair price for that 16 bucks but $43 bucks? I would tell the Chinese keep dreaming

[@358studios]

Hi @HandsONreviews4u, I'm glad it helped. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. Each to his own. As a professional photographer, I can tell you that there is no substitute for quality. No matter who makes it, how much it costs, or what country it comes from. Some people think it's a waste of money to spend $43 on a tripod. I've purchased more junk equipment than anyone you know. Junk equipment has no place in my bag. Based on your needs, you may think it's crazy for a professional to spend $1200 on tripod legs and $700 on a ball head ($1900 total). Why did they do this? Because there is no substitute for quality and functionality when it matters. For us, it costs more to spend $43 on a tripod than to spend $1900 on quality one time. As I said, each to his own. It would be nice to discuss this without the dig on my KZbin motivation of misleading people into spending more money on "Chinese" products, but I guess that's what it is for you. By chance, did you subscribe to my channel? :) Have a great day!

[@HandsONreviews4u]

​@@358studios I can surely RESPECT your professional observation. I actually sent it back to Amazon. I already have a gopro selfie stick, with a reverse gopro mount to a screw in cellphone holder adapter and a metal tripod mount I was able to lower the cost down to a little more than half of what I spent for your demonstrated travel tripod review. Being creative in times of need. So I wasn't siting you as a culprit in anyway of my decision. You want to sell and make money on reviewing stuff in your field I would imagine. I just want to tell viewers what I see is hopefully what they are looking for? No I didnt subscribe..........🤣👍

[@358studios]

Sounds good. Too bad you don't subscribe. Now you're gonna miss all of that wonderful, wonderful, me. :) Please think about listing your solution, with part numbers, in the comments, because if anyone in the audience is looking for another solution, maybe that helps. FYI, I review very few products but thinking of doing more for two reasons. One to make some extra money, (these videos take hours to put together. The total I get from Amazon referrals each month is a whopping $40-$50), and the other is to test and share my experience about actual use and real world practicality. As I mentioned, I've purchased a ton of junk equipment. I wish I had known about some of it ahead of time or had reviewers who were willing to share the challenges. Anyway, great dialog and I hope you share your GoPro solution. Personally, I can't do GP anymore. It's all DJI Action 3 and DJI Pocket 3 now, but I'm sure the GP users would find it helpful. Happy New Year! Cheers!

[@HandsONreviews4u]

@@358studios I LIKE THAT YOU RESPOND, not many KZbinrs respond in a timely fashion. If your making that much money good for you👊. I have a job and well I just like sharing my ideas 💡, making money is the last thing that I am looking for. I actually like your channel 😁 I will think about subscribing, how about that?.. LOL Enjoy your Holiday

[@358studios]

Lol, that's hilarious. Yeah I wish I could get my monthly bills down to 40 or 50 bucks but I still have a day job. Cheers.

[@janeleekeller]

You lost me when you said, iPhone !

[@358studios]

Hahahaha! That's funny! :) Yes, it will work with Android too. :) Cheers.

[@janeleekeller]

@@358studios 😊 Thanks so much for replying, much appreciated 🍻. JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 9/2/22

[@VinCode17]

😂

[@janeleekeller]

@@VinCode17 I did purchase The "Ulanzi ST-27" Iron Man IV. IYO, is that 'Better', 'Inferior to', or 'about the same' to what was featured in This Video ? So far, I'm very pleased with my Purchase 😊. JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 9/18/22

[@VinCode17]

@@janeleekeller just looked it up looks promising might order it today. Thank you 👍