TARION Flexible Phone Tripod Stand – Mini Desk Tripod Stand
TARION Flexible Phone Tripod Stand – Mini Desk Tripod Stand with Hidden Phone Clamp 1/4″ Screw Adapter Stable Portable Multifunctional for Smartphone Camera Vlog Live Stream Travel Selfie Stand MDS-01
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| Weight: | 9.9 Ounces |
| Dimensions: | 7 x 6 x 34 centimetres |
| Brand: | TARION |
| Model: | MDS-01 |
| Part: | MDS-01_US |
| Colour: | Black |
| Dimensions: | 7 x 6 x 34 centimetres |
This is a nice octopus tripod stand who is suitable for phones and camera.
This stand has a hidden phone mount clip which makes it more convenient to carry around.
This stand is easy to place alone plus it is easy to hang around.
This Stan is useful for phone and camera but it can also used for lights, microphones etc.
This stand comes with a pouch to keep it safe during travelling.
I have used it with the phone and action camera and I’m happy with my experience.
It is blue for money product.
If you’re planning to use this with a phone or a smaller camera then this is a great little product. The legs hold pretty well and they’re fairly easy to wrap around things – they can be a bit stiff initially but that’s how these things are generally. It has a handy hidden phone holder, and comes with a nice carry case – it’s perfect to chunk into a camera bag and I can imagine it would be great for vloggers.
I tried it with my mirrorless camera with a fairly small lens on and it held pretty well – but it did feel a bit precarious. I think I may have trust issues with this style of tripod though, having had a gorillapod fail on me previously and break some equipment. I don’t know that i’d trust it with a decent payload on top, but I guess this product isn’t aimed at people who are putting a massive rig on top of it.
For the money, I’m pretty impressed with it. I’ll be using it more and more over the next few months so if anything goes wrong with it then I’ll update this review – but so far so good. Very good value.
I got this mainly to support a GoPro for placement behind a football goal, although I may also use it with a company Samsung Camera.
My first impressions were good. It feels weighty and well made. I was pleasantly surprised by just how flexible and robust the legs are. I may require to hang the GoPro on a wire fence and the flexibility of the legs will allow this to happen. The metal ball head also feels well made and this can be conveniently removed if required to allow a camera to be mounted directly onto the tripod.
I may have less use for the mobile phone holder, but regardless the design of this feature is very clever. The way it is hidden away means that it is always there if I need it and I don’t just throw it in a drawer and forget about it.
Good value for money when compared to similar products from better known brands, so recommended.
As someone who regularly uses a variety of cameras and my phone to create videos in all kinds of locations, I need to travel light and also be able to set up my camera for shooting. This TARION Octopus Tripod is ideal for providing a stable platform for my camera or phone and is lightweight and compact. Included with the tripod is a drawstring storage bag and instruction sheet.
In use the legs can be set straight and will angle much like on a regular tripod and have the advantage of being flexible enabling them to bend into various positions for added stability. The ball head has an integral phone holder which I find very useful. I have been able to attach the tripod to trees and posts by shaping the legs which have a grip moulded into them and this has enabled me to use my camera in situations where a conventional tripod would not be suitable.
Overall this tripod is in my opinion well made and sturdy with more than sufficient adjustment for my needs. I have used it with both compact and mirrorless cameras and it has performed very well. Recommended.
As a photographer and videographer, I rely heavily on my phone and DSLR camera. Traditional tripods have their limitations so a tripod like this is perfect. Not only does it provide flexibility but Its adaptability, steadiness, and robust construction give me the freedom to get camera angles and shots I simply wouldn’t be able to from a large, standard tripod. What sets this tripod apart is its extraordinary adaptability.
Its flexible legs can be twisted and contorted into any position, allowing me to capture the perfect shot from any angle. Whether I’m taking photos or filming movies, the tripod conforms to my every need, helping me achieve some interesting, cinematic angles. The tripod’s disguised phone holder with a cold shoe mount is a game-changer for content creators who use both cameras and smartphones. I can easily switch between devices and take photos from various angles.
although you don’t receive it. mount for a mobile phone, these can be brought so cheaply, it shouldn’t be a concern. Thanks to its compatibility with 1/4-inch screws, the Camera Tripod works with a wide range of camera makes and models, as well as magic arms and other accessories. Its adaptability, therefore, makes it an essential piece of gear for any photographer or videographer.
I’ve used this tripod with my iPhone 15 Pro Max and Fuji film camera, and it has always provided a firm hold that prevents my gear from jiggling around. Its lightweight and compact design makes it an excellent travel companion that I can take with me anywhere. Setting up the tripod is effortless. The tripod provides solid support with its strong build and comfortable grip, which give my camera or phone a stable platform. I can clamp the legs to poles, trees and so much more for a hands-free filming experience.
In conclusion, this tripod is an exceptional piece of equipment. Its adaptability, universal thread and widespread compatibility make it an indispensable tool for videographers, photographers, and other media professionals who seek stability, versatility, and simplicity.
Highly recommend. Hope this review helps someone out.
This is an upgrade for me from a previous bending tripod I have. The main appeal of this one? It’s got a secret hidden phone holder built in.
Overall its well made. I think the ball head could be better. The tightening mechanism is pretty standard but it does take some serious tightening to get it to feel secure. After my first use the ball itself had decoloured from orange with lots if black marks too. Fortunately the whole head can be removed leaving a 1/4 20 screw but if you do this then you also lose the killer feature which is the hidden phone holder.
Weight wise, I tried this with my A7IV and in landscape orientation it just about holds it but moving the camera go portrait mode was just too much because it places too much weight over one leg and it just bends under the weight.
Overall I like it and the convenience of having a secret phone holder making this 2 in 1 is worth the compromises on weight. Recommended
TARION Octopus Tripod – best portable tripod I have ever owned. Very good quality, made of aluminium with flexible arms. Makes it so easy to attach to different objects while blogging.
It supports smartphone phones with height from 2.36 inch(60mm) to 3.54 inch(90mm).
It is very easy to use and while using with the phone you can add an additional light or microphone on the top.
I definitely recommend.
I spend a lot of time talking to camera outside and am always on the lookout for products that make life easier, this is one such product.
I have another flexible tripod from a well known brand that I never use and consider to be highly overrated as it has frequently failed me, so when this was offered to me for review I jumped at the chance.
Unlike my other tripod the legs of this are rubberised and as a result seem to bend much more easily around a wider variety of objects making it far more useful as an everyday carry.
The ball head is of an anodised metal construction with adequate movement and sufficient strength to support all of my mirrorless interchangeable lenses from different manufacturers without any noticeable movement or slippage, unfortunately due to a recent spell of poor health I haven’t been able to put this to test outdoors but have no doubt that performance will be the same as in my studio.
An interesting feature is the ability to press a switch on the head which reveals a hidden cell phone mount, one less thing to have to carry in your bag although it only supports the phone in landscape mode, to use portrait requires shifting the ball head which may prove difficult depending on how the tripod is mounted.
As this is lightweight it is also useful as a selfie stick for talking to camera when vlogging and walking, I have tried this with a variety of action cameras and have no criticisms, it will also support a mirrorless camera if required though probably best suited to one of the smaller dedicated vlogging cameras .
One thing I have yet to try is using it for MotoVlogging, I have test fitted it to the bars of my bike with a selfie stick attached for 360 video and it seems stable however I have yet to test this at any speed, I will return to this part of the review to update after some long term testing.
When I’m out on the trail I carry a little Joby GorillaPod, the original bendy tripod. But it’s too small for more general usage. So how does this affordable Tarion compare to the market leading brand?
The answer is – surprisingly well.
THE LEGS
Instead of the articulated bead design of the Joby, the Tarion legs are a continuous flexible tube. It’s covered with a knobbly, grippy plastic sheath which gives a better hold than the GorillaPod when it’s wrapped around, say, a branch or railing. And I also find this design quicker to straighten out again when you want to use it as a conventional tripod.
THE HEAD
If you want to save weight, the ball head screws off leaving a standard 1/4″ screw protruding directly from the top plate. With the flexibility of the legs, you still get a pretty usable platform. This also means that the head can be used on other tripods if required.
The materials feel robust and the ball clamps firmly in place with a 1/2 turn of the knob.
As with the GorillaPod, you’re not getting a quick release head – but this is an accessory that’s easy to find.
My only reservation is the phone clamp. You pinch a couple of buttons in the head to draw it up. There are two grippy plastic knobs on the top plate, and three on the bottom. It gives an acceptable hold in landscape, but isn’t long enough for portrait. So far so good – but the mechanism feels a bit rough and I suspect it’s the most likely point of failure.
RECOMMENDATION
Overall, this is a functional bit of kit at a fair price point. If you are using it with a camera, I can recommend it without reservation. I’m not quite as convinced by the phone clamp – so if this is your priority you might want to shop around before deciding.