Photos By Meta Reviews The Best Apple iPhone Tripods

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Best Apple iPhone Tripods Reviewed By Photos By Meta

The main purpose of an iPhone Tripod is to keep your Apple iPhone Perfectly Still for Slow Shutter Photography. This is critical for Astrophotography, Long Exposures and Timelapse Videos.

Meta often says, “There are two types of Tripods; The ones that are easy to carry, and the ones that work.” Many iPhone Tripods are too lightweight and can easily topple over, especially mounted with the heavier Apple iPhone Models. Don’t go cheap on your iPhone Tripod!

We use and recommend the Manfrotto Befree Tripod (Photo: Left). It is Lightweight (1.560kg), but it can support 6.4kg or a Full Size DSLR Camera. The Center Column can be reversed for Macro Photography. We also use the optional Manfrotto Short Center Column. We attach a Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp (Below) which has wide flat edges which hold the iPhone 12 and 13 more securely in a Moment iPhone Case. We attach an iOS Remote Control to the Tripod.

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How To Use Apple iPhone Tripods and Ball Heads

• Timelapses – Requires the Apple iPhone to be Perfectly Still over a long period of time, sometimes hours.

• Astrophotography – Requires the Apple iPhone to be Perfectly Still for up to 30 seconds.

• Landscape Photography – Requires the Apple iPhone to be Perfectly Level with the Horizon.

• Macro Photography – Reverse the Center Column or install the optional Manfrotto Short Center Column to shoot Macros near the surface. Perfect for Macros of bugs, mushrooms and small flowers.

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#Ad • iOS Remote Control – When you press on your Apple iPhone, it will move slightly, causing blurry images. We carry an iOS Remote Control in our Camera Bag and Attached to our Tripods. Color coded for each Apple iPhone. Requires 1 CR2016 Lithium Battery. Volume Shutter Control needs to be Enabled for this to work!

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#Ad • Ulanzi MT-16 Extendable Tripod

For Hiking and Upside Down Macro Photography, we use this Ulanzi MT-16 Tripod / Selfie Stick. It features a side Cold Shoe for a Light or Microphone. The ball head is 360° rotatable. We add a Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp (Below). Perfect for Apple iPhone Photography. Not Recommended for DSLR Cameras. Can be used as a desktop lightstand. (170g).

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For Backpacking Apple iPhone Photography, we use this Manfrotto Compact Light Tripod, with a Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp (Below). Very lightweight and easy to transport, thanks to the padded carrying case. Not Recommended for DSLR Cameras. Can be used as a desktop lightstand. (331g).

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For Heavier Apple iPhone Photography, we use and recommend the Manfrotto Befree Smartphone Tripod, with the optional 492 Ball Head (Below) and a Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp (Below). It features an aluminium body which makes it lightweight to carry but strong enough to hold a Small DSLR Camera or Apple iPhone Pro. Add the optional Manfrotto Short Center Column for Macro Photography. (1.560 kg).

#Ad • Slik Light Weight Monopod

This Light Weight Monopod (11 oz) has a soft padded grip for stability and grooved tubular legs for added rigidity. Speed release leg locks make set-up and take down fast and easy takedown. Extends to 63 inches tall and weighs less than 1 pound. Legs retract to a compact 20 inches. Holds up to 8 lbs. Perfect match for the Zhiyum Smooth 5S Gimbal.(318g).

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This Manfrotto 492 Center Ball Head is specially designed for a Smartphone Clamp or Small DSLR Camera, as there is no quick release plate to get in the way. The single adjustment knob makes it very simple and intuitive to use, even for inexperienced photographers. Simple locking and complete movements on the pan and tilt axes, with ergonomic knob, to always be ready to frame and shoot in no time. Base is 3/8”. Comes with 3/8” to 1/4” Adapter Screw. Holds up to 5 kg. Can be mounted on Small Tripods (3/8”). (113g).

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This Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp features Wide Flat Edges for the Apple iPhone 12, 13 and 14 Models mounted in a Moment Thin Case. It features a top Cold Shoe for a Video Light, Microphone or Bubble Level. This Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp is very similar in design to the Manfrotto Smartphone Clamp, but the Ulanzi Smartphone Clamp has a 1mm wider grip, which holds the edges of Apple iPhone in a Moment Case much more securely. (30g).