Ultra Compact Tripod for your Phone

There’s a saying among photographers that “the best camera is the one you have with you.” And for most of us, the one we always have with us is our phone camera. Whether that phone is an iPhone or an Android device, the cameras just keep getting better.

The ubiquitous ‘selfie’ is here to stay. But sometimes, we’d like to have a shot that we can’t get by holding the phone at arm’s length above our head.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a tripod-like device to hold our phone while we get a little further away for a better composition of the shot? Certainly, there are attachments for a standard tripod that allow it to hold a cell phone. But it’s really not practical to carry a tripod – even a tabletop model – around with you on the off-chance you might need it for a particular shot.

The Pocket Tripod

I recently became aware of a device called the Pocket Tripod. Available at Pocket-Tripod.com, the credit card-sized device fits in a wallet or purse pocket. With three easy twists, it unfolds into a wedge that easily holds most of today’s cell phones.

The Pocket Tripod is the size of a standard credit card when folded.

The Pocket Tripod includes different inserts to fit almost any phone size, with or without a case. Its phone holders pivot, so you can change the angle easily.

Since the tripod holds your phone, you don’t have to keep it at arm’s length. You can place it on a table and use your phone’s self-timer to take photos, letting you be in the picture with better composition, as if someone else took it from a distance.

Durable and Inexpensive

The Pocket Tripod’s legs are made from strong 3 Twill carbon fiber covered with plastic. I’ve used my two tripods (yes, two) a lot in a short time, and the joints still look brand new.

A big plus is its low price—only $45—making it easy to buy one for everyone in the family. My wife and I each carry one all the time.

Thin as two credit cards stacked, it fits easily in my wallet. I picked black and red, but it comes in many colors, including all black. If you’re not happy with it, Pocket Tripod offers a full refund.

Useful Even When I Have My Regular Camera

As a photographer, I usually keep my mirrorless camera and a couple of lenses in my car. But sometimes, I just want a quick photo with myself in it. In those moments, it’s much easier to use the Pocket Tripod from my wallet and my phone than to set up my regular tripod and camera.

Three quick twists and the Pocket Tripod is ready to go. I set my phone in the slot and adjust the angle, activate the timer and position myself in the shot. For a quick photo or two, I’m finished in less time than I can unfold my regular tripod and attach my camera to it.

The Pocket Tripod is easily adjustable to position your phone at different angles to get that perfect shot. As an aside, it’s also great for positioning your phone on a table or airline tray for reading.

Try It and Let Me Know

Try the Pocket Tripod and let me know in the comments what you think about it. I’m quite sure you will be happy with the purchase.

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