The best tripods for phone photography in 2021
The best tripods for phone photography in 2021
For long exposure photography with your phone, a tripod is required. In this video, we talk about what I think is the best tripods for phone photography. There are so many tripods on the market in 2021 that it can be confusing which one to buy.
In this video, we talk about what I think is the best tripods for phone photography. The pros and cons of each of these tripods as well as the phone holders to mount on these tripods. We will look at the SmallRig Desktop tripod, the Joby GorrilaPob the @Ulanzi MT-35 tripod and a Manfrotto regular tripod.
So if you want to know the best tripod for your Samsung S21 Ultra, or the best tripod for your iPhone 12 Pro Max or the Google Pixel, you need to watch this video.
Ulanzi MT-35 Panoramic Octopus Tripod https://geni.us/vfVkQ
Joby tripod for phone photography https://geni.us/bPlu
Ulanzi ST-02 Phone holder for tripod https://geni.us/WQYA2n
Silver flat phone holder ST-33 https://geni.us/El0A8sP
Manfrotto tripod https://geni.us/7QJA7
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Ulanzi MT-35 Panoramic Octopus Tripod https://geni.us/vfVkQ
Joby tripod for phone photography https://geni.us/bPlu
Ulanzi ST-02 Phone holder for tripod https://geni.us/WQYA2n
Silver flat phone holder ST-33 https://geni.us/El0A8sP
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Another very informative video. Thanks.. Two comments. While this was a great summary, I seem to recall you covering most of this stuff in prior videos? I also fail to see the point of carrying your cell phone in your pocket but needing to carry a backpack for more photo such as bigger tripods, computers, etc. My great hope and current philosophy is "if it doesn’t fit in my jeans pocket then it doesn’t go on the photography trip " but that is me.
Do you have any comments about using the newer AI based long exposure apps, e.g. Spectre, for shooting night sky stuff hand held.
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Thanks for the info. Curious to know…what did you film this video with? It’s really great quality. I’m looking for something good to do videos and tossing up between an iphone, video camera or camcorder
Thanks so much Shayne. Spending money was never more entertaining.
What a damn shame…. The two products that impressed me (and you seem to love) the most are no longer available. MT-35 & ST34,,,, no more upside down ball joint. Why, why, why??? 👎🏼
Thanks all the same and keep up the great work. Cheers
So, i just have to save more dollars to get the lowest price from the video.
I’ve literally been looking for a good tripod for my 12 pro max as it’s too big for the normal one, this video will surely help
Is the Ulanzi MT-35 a hot item because I can’t seem to find it anywhere online
This is a great one I can say helped me make up my mind mate. Had been holding off in getting a Joby to go with my Ulanzi ST-14 Holder and for sure now I’m going for the Ulanzi MT-35. Thanks for this awesome review.
This really is a great channel on photography! Keep it up 😉
Thanks Shane, excellent ( B….. Marvellous 👍👏 )
I went to the Ulanzi web site and I didnt see the MT-35 showing so ordered the MT-33. I think just a tad smaller. Using it for a thru hike of the Appalachian trail in 2022. Hope it works out well the little Joby I was using kept breaking!!!
will these Ulanzi smartphone tripod mounts work with manfrotto tripod?
I’ve been searching for this exact type of video. Really enjoyed it and thanks for putting it together. Appreciate it.
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👍 Great job Shayne🙏 informative. It a jungle of gear out there 😄
shayne your content is absolute gold!! I’d a quick question though – what tripod should I get as an absolute beginner. I love the Manfrotto but I feel that may be a overkill at this point, can I use Ulanzi MT-35 for astro photography? also do I need to purchase a ST-02? sorry if the questions seem stupid, I’ve never done it before your channel is the main inspiration behind this hobby! 😀
I use almost the exact tripod for hiking. Its a different brand than the Ulanzi, made by Lammcou, but it has the same flexible legs. Its terrific
Does the Ulanzi come with a smartphone mount in the box? Or does it need to be purchased separately?
I have just recently started to follow this channel and I must say the content is really really well thought out and detailed. But the most amazing thing I found is there is something about the way Shayne presents the stuff….. personally I find it to be very captivating….I donno if it’s his Aussie accent or what, but it sure as hell does the trick.
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Thanks! I’m gonna go with the ulanzi I think it will be great for my Channel 🌟
Great Video Shayne, very informative on the gear available and used by you, thanks again Shayne, love your videos.
Thank you sir! Great video! You always cost me cash! I worked with Aussies 20 years and the friendliest and lovely people!
Thanks Shayne. I’m thinking of getting into mobile technology after buying my Samsung S21 Ultra. I’m a beginner so looking for inexpensive equipment that will do the business. Cheers.
A question for you not about tripods… is photopills a one time payment or a monthly payment? And does it work without problems on the S21 Ultra? Thanks in advance
very nice video, informative and useful, exactly what i am looking for, a strong and reliable phone holder, this should be a standard accessory from the phone manufacturer, seems like there is a new one, Ulanzi MT-45 Claw Flexible Tripod
One of the things I like about you Shayne, is that you’re videos are always B-S free haha. That cannot be said of many techie YouTubers!!!
They say the best camera is the one you have with you.
The best tripod is the one you have with you.
OK, if you’re going out in low light you know you’ve going to need something sturdy, so you may opt for a steel girder!!!
I hardly ever take low light photos (I’m waiting for some clear skies… I might be dead before I get them haha).
I only have a cheap mini selfie-stick/tripod which fits in my pocket. Really useful, like my smartphone. I might consider one of the small ones you recommended, but they don’t have the selfie-stick extension which I find REALLY useful, particularly if there are loads of people around and you need to get above their heads, and mine has a Bluetooth remote, but perhaps I don’t need that any more now I have an Apple Watch!
Thank you and blessings.
Hey shane. Pls recommend best mobile editing software.
Always a good content and direct to the point, thanks!
Unfortunately, Ulanzi is a Chinese company. Don’t you have any suggestions for American or European companies?
It is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Thanks, a good tripod video. That new Ulanzi phone holder seems could also replace extra gear for lights and microphones.
May the weather always be CAVU.
hmm the MT-35 is nowhere to be found 🙁
Your links to the Ulanzi tripod do not work. I wanted to order it but it is not found on their page. Looks like they discontinued it.