Full Metal iPad Tripod Holder – Compatible with iPad Mini, Air, Pro & Tablets | 1/4" Screw & ARCA Dovetail Mounts | Universal Tablet Clamp Adapter

Wow. After over probably several thousand orders spanning 10 years with Amazon, I can count the number of reviews I’ve left on one hand (Although I rely heavily on them). This item was so impressive that it absolutely warranted another.To be honest, I had forgotten that I ordered this and was pleasantly surprised to see a wonderful yet subtle packaging in the envelope. I was intrigued as to what this possible could be! What did I order that was of such great quality to be presented in this wonderful box? I investigated further and opened it to reveal this tablet (iPad) holder.That’s when it really hit me. From the second I picked it up I immediately realized, this is for a professional. It sets itself apart from any tablet holder I’ve seen. I’ve tried several that were heavy duty in design but were just bulky and still had plenty of plastic in them. This item however is of a solid metal construction and is truly a beauty (at least as beautiful as a tablet holder can be haha).The design is so simple yet almost elegant considering it’s versatility and brilliance. The ability to have both ends of the clamps independently adjust is incredibly convenient. Typically, clamps are spring loaded with varying tension depending how stretched it is. That setup tends to lead to a flimsy or super tight clamp depending on the tablet size you use.However with this clamp, on one side you have a lever that when released allows half the clamp to extend to whatever length you choose. The other side is cleverly containing a type of thumbscrew adjustment. Combined, you can quickly adjust the length of half the clamp while setting the tension you desire with the thumbscrew locking the tablet securely in place. Again, such a simple, functional design, yet I’ve never seen anything like it before (and I’ve bought several versions).Furthermore the placement for the 1/4 threads adds even more versatility. The ability to thread it onto a stand from behind or from the bottom means this tablet holder has enough flexibility to work for almost all your applications.I truly am impressed with this. I dabble in photography and have lots of quality equipment and I could honestly say this would fit right in with the expensive gear I already have. If you’re on the fence, I highly suggest to stop looking elsewhere and pull the trigger. With amazons incredible policies you could return it anyway if you didn’t like it (which I highly doubt would happen).Anyways, hope this review helps! I never figured I could get this excited for a tablet holder and yet here we are. Quality product, quality materials, quality design. It’s a win-win. Cheers!

It's like finding the love of your life. Maybe even better than that. Trust is key. I trust this device, to hold, without hurting, and keep holding, without fail. until I decide to remove it. It must hold and then attach, to whatever tripod mount I use, and said threaded mount be in a centered location, no matter how it's used, no matter what width i choose to grip, that tripod mount point will be centered, or at least be adjustable, as this one is, within reason. I show this, in the images, and it is important. That was a major deal breaker, on an aluminum tablet holder in this price range - I returned it, as that tripod mount put the entire device off-center, and further off-center as it was widened. This tablet holder does not do that, if you open it equally, top to bottom - this design feature makes this holder unmatched, in it's ability to be closed up very compactly when not in use, as well as clamp onto a lot of different sized tablets and mobile devices. I'm very very happy with this item, it is built well, very cleanly and well thought out. I do feel it could be improved, and looks as if the manufacturer possibly has it in mind, as the recesses in the bottom and top parts, where the clamping takes place, are perhaps able to be cut out, for cable routing. The way I'm using this, is with an Asus tablet, that has the power/volume +/- buttons on the side, and the data and audio ports on top - I use this tablet with one of my camera drones, making the attachment point being at the center, no matter what the opened width, a specific and crucial part of it's design. I'm thrilled with this device, but would be over the top, if the padded landings where your device sits, were open at their center, to allow zero interference with whatever location a tablet may have it's controls and ports. That being said, this is still THE BEST aluminum tablet mount that exists, anywhere.

I now have three ShineWee mounts: this tablet holder and two different phone-sized mounts. All are really nice quality. I use my one for holding an iPad Mini for audiobook narration scripts and it is always secure and easy to adjust. I have found SW's products to be thoughtfully designed and nicely machined so when I need something like this, I look to see if this company makes one first. You'll see a few SmallRig bits in the photo too, as they too do nice work.ShineWee's products are a bit more expensive than others, but I find them worth it for their quality.I know this sounds like a paid review but it seriously isn't... I'm just really happy when with nicely made and thoughtful products that solve my problems :-)

Intuitive to use and surprisingly stable once clamped. I use it to hold up my 16” ASUS zenscreen on a tripod as a secondary monitor for my laptop. Good quality, metal and less likely to break. I like the adjustability.Minor con but not a deal breaker: If you use a quick release mount on the center screw, the lock/unlocking mechanism doesn’t have much room to function.

Solid build. Everything about it feels well machined. I love products that give a sense that you got your moneys worth. This fits my iPad Pro

It’s all metal and very stout. I’m using it atop a very good mount and it’s stable and does not shake.This is perfect for me as I use it to record all types of sporting events and any shake at all is trouble.The mount collapses into a small form factor. When expanded there are 2 noticeable things. The first is a thumbscrew loosened/tightner at the top and the bottom is a release lever that allows free sliding quick adjusting!Worth every penny

Very impressed with quality of product. Not sloppy or cheap feeling. Secures ipad well with cover on in vertical orientation. Using it with tripod for dart scoring.