Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Magnetic Tripod for Mobile Phones - Black
Customer Rating
5
Sleek and Portable
on January 7, 2022
Posted by: Patrick L
from St. Louis
Nicest tripod ever for a smartphone, works flawlessly with the Peak case. It folds up into a sleek package that slips into your pocket so it’s super portable. Solid aluminum so it has some heft to it, and it has a built-in nut-driver to adjust the tension that attaches magnetically.- there when you need it, and almost invisible when you don’t.
Got it along with the loop case and it has become a usual suspect in my desk. It makes it more comfortable for me to use my phone while at the desk, be it while taking calls or just replying to texts. Also great when I’m out and about and I need to take a video or picture.
Bought this via the Kickstarter offer and despite the disappointment of my phone no longer being supported (Galaxy S20) and having to opt for the Universal Adaptor I'm still very pleased with how it all works. It does add a bit of bulk to the phone making it something I wouldn't want to keep on there and obviously isn't completely flush due to the adaptor plate, but I don't expect you'll get this level of functionality by any other means.
One of the reasons why I backed the Mobile project. The design is super clever and it just works. Slight issue is that when trying to use the rear camera, it's hard to tilt up (screen facing down) when using a larger phone as the phone itself would hit the tripod legs.
I got this tripod as part of my haul from the Mobile Kickstarter campaign, and while the design and quality of everything I received has been stellar, this tripod has been the standout for utility (I maybe went a little overboard and got more than a few accessories I really didn't need). I've already used it for a number of photos and videos and it's been perfect. It's a bit bulkier and heavier than I would want to keep on my phone all the time, but I might change my opinion if I were using it with the Peak Mobile Case. As it is, I am using it with the Universal Adapter on my Pixel 5, and in order to allow good access to my rear fingerprint sensor, the adapter has wound up just a touch too low to the phone for full height of this collapsed tripod to not extend past the edge of my case. This does not cause any issues with using the tripod, I just prefer not to extend the length of my phone when the tripod is not in use.
It's a bit pricey for a phone tripod, but if you're at all considering getting into the Peak Mobile system, this is definitely worth the addition!
I wasn’t expecting much but when I tried the tripod it was a really really good build. A smart design from PKD added an key to redid it when it comes loose. I would definitely recommend.
The tripod is part of a full system that I received recently and I can say the wait was worth it. All the elements showed ingenuity of design and quality of build. I have used all parts and they live up to the hype as fulfilling needs around the phone that had not been met. The excitement for me is the greater utility that can be made of the phone with these tools.
The mobile tripod is very sturdy and well built. It holds up your phone for photos with no problem and doesn't move or fall down. Can hold the phone in landscape or portrait orientation. Very nice!