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New Zealand, Wellington
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Review on UBeesize 54-inch Selfie Stick Tripod, Extendable Phone Tripod, 📸 Detachable, Compatible with Smartphone, Wireless Remote, Cell Phone Holder, Gopro Adapter by Cameron Chandra

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Fancy settings not for perfectionists

I bought this tripod mainly for outdoor shooting and vertical videos with my smartphone/iPhone. The overall package seemed just what I needed at a great price. What I didn't expect was the bizarre limited adjustments on the main tripod head. While I can technically get it to work, I decide it's not worth keeping. You're better off spending the extra $20 on something much smoother and more durable with the right adapters. I don't recommend it even for beginners or amateur photographers, tiktokers, not even tourists. I appreciate the versatility and quality of the materials, but functionally it doesn't meet my requirements. This camera is not for you if you: 1. Want to take photos on rough terrain.2. Make TikTok videos frequently.3. Rather fine tuning or fine tuning with little effort. Instead, look for a tripod with a large grip and easy-to-use controls. They may cost more, but it's worth the investment compared to the frustration the uBreeze can cause. Problems with using the phone: 1. The 180° adjustment is crisp, forcing you to use increments instead of smooth angle adjustments. The 90° angle is turned off and tends to tilt 10° up or down. A perfect result can only be achieved if you let the tensioner sit loosely, as tightening causes a "click". The same 180° adjuster has no 360° adjustment except for the part that holds the phone. So when you adjust the 360° part, the phone will move to face the sky or the ground (when using vertical camera mode).3. It's impossible to adjust the position of the rubber feet without ruining the camera image. You can unscrew the bottom and rotate the case a bit, but it's mainly for ejecting the selfie stick. Problems with the tripod itself: 1. With the camera not installed, there is a clear curve visible when all the extensions are open (not sure if it's curved).2. Parts fall off too easily (main pull screws that can hardly be replaced).3. The weight makes the tripod wobble when there are more than two extensions (e.g. a DSLR or digital camera). This will result in shaky video due to ground vibration, wind, etc.4. Installing a tripod does not guarantee it will stay that way. That's partly because of the lightweight material, partly because of the little screws that "tighten" things in place. TLDR: Look for a tripod with a handle and infinitely variable tilt. It has so much fine-tuning and ease of use that it defeats the purpose of a tripod.

Pros
  • Cool product
Cons
  • Something different

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April 12, 2023
It's the best I've found...