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Review on πŸ“· Sabrent TP-FLTP-TBHD-VI Universal Flexible Tripod with Ball Head Bundle - Enhanced for Standard Tripod Mount by Lamont Manjrekar

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Gorillapod alternative, versatile, lots of accessories

This is the Swiss army knife of small tripods. Clearly inspired by the Joby Gorillapod range of flexible leg tripods, this model uses smooth silicone coated legs instead of the Joby ball joint chain. They grip and hold equally well, although they are slightly heavier than a gorillapod of the same size. One thing I appreciate is the lack of a detachable tripod mount. Some people might like them, but I always lose them. I prefer to screw the camera directly onto the tripod without loss of detail. The built-in ball head only tilts 35 degrees, while the included ball head can tilt a full 90 degrees. The ball head is small but strong enough to hold a DSLR. A lockable hot shoe mount is included with the ball head. Also included is a cell phone holder with tripod sockets on the bottom and side. My iPhone 8+ with case barely fits in the spring loaded holder which seems to break when I stretch it that far. Finally, there is a standard GoPro mount with a tripod thread. All of these accessories can be mixed and matched with other tripods and mounts, so there are no complaints about proprietary connectors. The tripod is 11 inches long and weighs 8.5 ounces (not an ounce shipping weight listed in Revain specifications).

Pros
  • Easy-to-read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors are here