JOBY - GripTight ONE GorillaPod Magnetic Smartphone Kit - Black/red

Durable enough for European touring and through hiking Just get it lined up and capture the moment Even great to have it positioned to capture wildlife

.Joby gorilla pod series quality you'd expect. They seem great out of the box, while this one is, as expectedly, very small and slim, and the culprit of these are always these leg joints that is always going to break no matter what. it is only a matter of time and this one will look especially flimsy given its size. You just have to kind of treat these as disposables and expect that it will break sooner or later. Otherwise, the magnet was surprisingly strong enough to hold my s10+ with a case if legs are angled right and the phone holder mount is easy to use, etc. overall, I would say it is worth the small investment if purchased on sale, but would not pay more than $20.

Picked this up for my wife the photographer to use as she's bee looking for a way to hook to the tripod and have something portable. This one did both. It has threads that match standard tripods, so we used it to record the kids opening gifts on Xmas and to get a family photo using the bluetooth remote. The fold-able tripod is also great. We parked it in several locations to get different views and if the magnetic feet didn't get hold, it was easy to wrap the legs around and get things placed the way we wanted them. It also worked on small portable cameras, but as you would expect, it didn't have the strength to hold even a small SLR except on a flat surface. It's not a super-deluxe motorized unit that walks, but if fits the bill for most average users like me. Even my pro photog wife loves it.

Pros- Its small compact magnetic and easy to travel with, Cons- I wish the grip would hold the phone better. Overall I was happy using the joby and would recommend for a beginner who for a reasonable price wants to have a steady phone mount for taking pictures.

I bought this for our trip to Yellowstone. We have a family of five and we always have someone missing from the photo unless there is a kind stranger nearby to get a photo of us. This worked very well for us, set up the tripod and hit the remote. Soon the kids were arguing over whose turn it was to use the remote to take the picture. Also comes in handy if you want to get a selfie without the extended arm look. I’ve found myself using it after our trip. Easy to set up for a pic lounging in the new hammock. If you ever have trouble pairing the remote with your iPhone or Android (I have both) just go into your phone Bluetooth Settings and hit Forget Device. Turn you Bluetooth off and back on and it will find the remote again and pair (make sure remote is turned on!). I’ve also been using it at work (restaurant) to get pictures of new dishes the chef is experimenting with. You’ll start seeing your phone photography in a new way when you own one of these. I also recommend the book “The Enthusiasts Guide to iPhone Photography” by Sean Dugan to take your photos to the next level. (I am not Sean Duggan and I don’t work for him, I’m just interested in taking better photos and videos)

This all in one kit has all the features I wanted in one small package. I wanted the magnetic feet, and the remote. I searched various ways to purchase items separately, but ultimately this was the way to go. The remote works as advertised. With some trepidation, I was able to support my iPhone 13 pro in its case, on the side of the fridge. I felt it was pushing the weight capacity limits, so I would say be very careful if you plan on supporting a larger iPhone on a vertical surface. A bit expensive, but the limitless ways to support your phone or camera, the remote and magnetic feet justify the price. I’m happy with the purchase.

Very versatile. The magnetic feet are handy; more so than I thought they would be. My only complaints are the legs could be slightly longer. Also, where the head attaches to the tripod feels a little flimsy. It feels like it might easily break if you're not careful adjusting the phone's position. Thirdly, I think the unit is a tad overpriced for what it is.

The tripod, combined with the remote control, is invaluable for those big group photos when there are no bystanders. Just use a parked car or a street sign as a support. The magnetic feet work great. The only downside is how long the friction ball head will hold up.