I had a coupon to purchase this tripod at a discount so I decided to give it a shot. I used to think these cell phone tripods were silly since I have a full-size DSLR and GoPro already. But recent developments have change my perspective. I've started to stream my children's sporting events so that grandparents and others can watch the games from afar. The easiest way to stream them is with my cell phone. I the first cell phone mount I have is a bit fussy, with various screw-style adjustment knobs. I like this UBeesize design a lot as it uses a spring-loaded design to secure my phone. It offers multiple mounting points and even a shoe for mounting additional components such as a light - though I'm not certain the legs are strong enough to support much more weight. Speaking of the legs, they are strong, flexible and covered with semi-grippy foam to help you attach the tripod to all kinds of different things. If there is a flaw in this design it's that the unit is nearly entirely made of plastic. But that's how we get the nice price point. I hope it proves to be durable and can last me a few years.

I waffled between the Echo Studio, Echo 4, or no new editions (I have a bunch of devices, as do many). I did want to try the Echo sub. When the Echo 4 price dropped I bought two and also bought a sub. I mounted the 4s on small tripods (not sure if it changed the sound much).I know the Studios are bigger with bigger components and bigger sound but my space is not that large. The savings of $130 per unit pushed me over. I figured eventually if the Studios go on sale I might buy a couple and replace a couple of Dots I still use.I have every device, including two Echo shows, in a whole house group. I love this option.Disclaimer:. I am not an audio expert and am older and starting to experience some hearing loss. Still, the improvement is pronounced from the original Echo and the Dots (a couple different eras) and I am happy with my choice.I have not connected the new speakers and sub to my Fire TV that I actually bought with that intention. I have a decent sound bar and sub that works with all devices and I decided to leave the new Echo speakers for music streaming for now.The sad part is my home is running out of outlets.

The picture quality on this camera is first-rate; auto-focus and color are good and the FPS rate makes it better for live-streaming and video than most webcams; this feature alone makes this camera well worth having for video and conference uses. The ring LED is small but surprisingly bright, and the touch control is easy to use. The instruction leaflet is surprisingly detailed and helpful. The camera works well with Zoom and Skype. The privacy shield is unobtrusive and a nice addition, esp. as it's built-in and not extruding. The USB to USB-C adapter is a nice extra, and even has a little eye for attaching a thin lanyard to avoid losing it. The base has a standard 1/4" screw-in and most camera stands or tripods will accept it.Some caveats:- the camera ships with a thin plastic peel-off cover over the lens; it's easy to overlook and may affect the picture quality. Even so, I overlooked it on first use and picture quality was reasonable, which is perhaps why I didn't notice at first- the camera comes right up on my computer but still will need tweaking in Windows settings and in Zoom and Skype, the latter two will need you to select this camera. The instructions do have helpful tips on this process.In all, a fine webcam and a big step up from the usual run of webcams. Highest recommendation.

I did not have much expectation from an action camera that cost less than $100, but this camera has a surprisingly good video quality. I also own a GoPro Hero 2 which cost me 4 times as much and this little camera was very comparable on video quality and actually it seem to have a better image stabilization when filming at night. It did come with a lot of accessories, that will fit bicycles, tripods, helmet, etc. It also comes with two batteries, so that you can change at any time. The action camera itself is pretty light, and with pretty good build quality. It also comes with a water proof case which I did not have a chance to use yet.From my time with the camera, I can say that the touch screen is responsive and simple to use. Another thing that impressed me was, thanks to the streamlined capture modes, how quick it was to jump right into recording or taking photos. It’s as easy as swiping and tapping.I used the V50X on my most recent trip and I was impressed with everything the camera could do. It has the major features of the Go Pro Hero series but at less than 1/3 the cost. While the GoPro Hero might be better in some areas than the V50X, it’s not enough to warrant spending an extra $300 on a GoPro. My accommodation is to save that $300 and use it to get a plane ticket.

This cell phone adapter for tripod mounting has two major components: the phone clamp and an L shaped bracket for attachment to the tripod. The clamp can be rotated from landscape to portrait mode by loosening a screw at the back of the L-bracket. I thought that the top of the L-bracket was too flexible for optimal stability. Moreover, if an iPhone X is clamped in the middle of the phone, there isn't enough clearance to rotate from landscape to portrait configuration. This can be fixed by clamping the phone near to one end. Only later did I discover that the bottom of the clamp also has a threaded brass fitting allowing the clamp to be mounted directly to the tripod without use of the L-bracket. This gives a nice, firm coupling. If your tripod ball-head has a groove on one side, you can easily flip from landscape to portrait using the ball-head adjustment. Some lightweight compact cell-phone tripods do not have heads that allow the ninety degree rotation, and with those you will need to use the L-bracket supplied as an integral part of this adapter. The jaws of the clamp have rubber cushions, and they can be adjusted to accommodate more width than the iPhone X. I am completely satisfied with direct mounting of the clamp to the tripod. Note that the manufacturer also makes another (possibly sturdier?) clamp without the L-bracket.

Very pleased with this tripod overall.Pros: It folds up nicely and is very slim when closed. It is quick to set up and can be extended to whatever length is needed. The remote fits securely to the base when not being used (I have 3 others from other tripods floating around that I can never find). The remote even comes with an extra battery stored inside the remote, so I won't find myself without a working remote in a pinch.Cons: When I fully extend the post to use it as a tri-pod and tap the screen, the phone vibrates back and forth on the stick, just the tiniest bit, until finally coming to a rest after 5 or so seconds. It's just long enough that it's hard to look at the screen until it settles. For photos or videos, this is a non-issue. When using it to hold my phone in position for a Zoom call where I have to flip back and forth to admit people, it's a little less than ideal. Again, it's minor. The other thing is that positioning the camera (up, down, left, right to get something in frame) requires loosening a screw or picking up and physically turning the tripod. There is no handle to move it around. I think that this is due to it's dual role as a selfie stick.

I am using this tripod for a Canon XA40 Video Camera. It holds the camera well. The tripod allows me to level the set up with the tripods level bubble. I am worry free from that point on. Most of my shooting is stationary. I have had a few moments when I needed to pan. I thought the panning would be a bit more smoother then I have experienced, but maybe this part of the head needs to be broken-in a bit to bring out the smoothness. I have technically give this four and half stars only because I am not sure about the smoothness of the head. Everything else is exactly what I wanted: The ability to set a tripod up quickly, know that it will be stable in its different set ups, that all three legs can be pulled together on the fly, so it can be relocated and that the three legs can be reset swiftly, and that it is light enough to move with no hassle. The turn knobs for the legs adjustments make it very easy to adjust the legs and have them tighten to the point I want them to be with no problems. I just may buy a second one in the future if I can justify the need.

I've got a few other lightweight/portable tripods for this price range, and they've all exceeded my expectations - everything felt extremely solid. On the other hand, this tripod feels like it should cost half the price that it does.In one solid piece as you pull it out of the bag, it looks and feels sturdy, but when you start to assemble it, its easy to notice all the poor tolerances. It's not every part, maybe only 30% of the entire tripod feels janky, but thats more than I'd expect at this price. The clips that hold the legs in position move almost an entire inch without any tension on them, the knobs that let the legs fall out and lock feel like you can easily pop them off, and when extended outwards, the tripod head doesn't really feel like it locks in place unless you torque the main knob down.At the end of the day, it works, and the flaws I mentioned haven't really interfered with anything other than my confidence in the unit, so I don't think I should take off more than one star, but at the same time, its definitely not a 5 star tripod at this price in my opinion.