Review on 📱 Ulanzi ST-03 Metal Smartphone Tripod Mount: Cold Shoe, Arca-Style Plate for iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Huawei & More by Tyler Cooley

I bought this on a whim thinking it would be nice to mount the iPhone on a tripod using the quick release plate. The ST-03 was one of the cheapest phone mount options, and Ulzani is something like Neewer, one of those up-and-coming import brands that do decent stuff for the price. I figured out what the heck, I'll try. I'm very glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well designed and well made this mount is. First, it's solid metal and not plastic. Bow attachment slots are thoughtfully built into the base, and the base also has a 1/4 thread slot for direct connection with a tripod screw without a quick release plate (or for mounting on another quick release plate). The phone is resized with a metal screw, not cheap springs or plastic like some of the other iPhone holders I've used. When you screw it in, it's installed. And when you're done, it all folds up into a neat little form factor that fits easily in my pocket. Something like a toy transformer. I am impressed. The only feature it *doesn't* have that would be handy is the ability to pan or rotate it. However, if you connect this to your tripod head via the Arca mount, Are the tilt/pan controls on your tripod head OK? Caveat: I haven't owned it very long so time will tell how long it lasts. , but it's a hard metal so I expect it to last for years. everything folds into a neat little form factor that easily fits in my pocket. Something like a toy transformer. I am impressed. The only feature it *doesn't* have that would come in handy is the ability to pan or rotate. However, if you connect this to your tripod head via the Arca mount, your tripod head's tilt/pan controls will be fine. Caveat: I haven't owned it very long so time will tell how long it lasts. , but it's a hard metal so I expect it to last for years. everything folds into a neat little form factor that easily fits in my pocket. Something like a toy transformer. I am impressed. The only feature it *doesn't* have that would come in handy is the ability to pan or rotate. However, if you connect this to your tripod head via the Arca mount, your tripod head's tilt/pan controls will be fine. Caveat: I haven't owned it very long so time will tell how long it lasts. , but it's a hard metal so I expect it to last for years. However, if you connect this to your tripod head via the Arca mount, your tripod head's tilt/pan controls will be fine. Caveat: I haven't owned it very long so time will tell how long it lasts. , but it's a hard metal so I expect it to last for years. However, if you connect this to your tripod head via the Arca mount, your tripod head's tilt/pan controls will be fine. Caveat: I haven't owned it very long so time will tell how long it lasts. , but it's a hard metal so I expect it to last for years.