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 theCamkix 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 Controllingfor $10.98 on amazon. I chose this overFotasy 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 isPhone 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 kitI also use theUlanzi 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.

I have bought several brands of these of the years and this one is just as good as the $20 units but this one was $6.98. Works as described and the measurements on the packaging are accurate.

mounts easily, sturdy, adjustable, works well

Good bang for your buck. Using it to check form in power lifting workouts and bouldering. It does the job and I would get the same one again for someone else.

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.

Holds the phone without slipping, is sturdy enough, and it does what it should. I'd buy again.

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 🙏

Exactly as advertised. Well made and easy to use!