Freewell Versatile Bluetooth Smartphone Selfie Grip with ARCA Standard, Cold Shoe Mount for iPhone, Samsung Cell Phone

Update, Fall 2024: I upgraded this from 4 to 5 stars for a few different reasons. The first one is that the remote is flawless. It always works and it's easy to keep with the grip. The other thing, and probably the most important, is the fact that this really *is* a professional piece of equipment. Although I didn't like the price in my first review, I am eating a huge slice of humble pie as I say that it is worth it. This is very easy to use on tripods, the extension rod does not bend (like at all), and it just feels solid, sturdy, and well engineered. All of the other grips that I had that I got for so much less money can't hold up to this item. So yeah. I really like it and it has proven to be worth it five stars I just gave it. Mea culpa. Original: Because of plans I have in the near future to use my iPhone more for photography, I have invested in the Freewell Sherpa system. I've purchased a few filters which are amazing, the case for my 14 Pro Max, and finally, I bought this. It *feels* like a camera when it's on the phone and handles great. The selfie stick part is also surprisingly well made, and the bluetooth shutter is a nice bonus. Even though it's used only on the Freewell cover, it does feel a little tight and not very easy to install. YMMV depending on the strength of your hands and your cussing abilities. The one advantage that this one has that the others don't is that it fully collapses and "becomes one with the camera," which the others don't. My only real beef is that $79 seems a little dear for what it is. I have a couple of selfie stick tripods with a similar bluetooth shutter and they all cost under $30. I think if Freewell knocked of about $10/20 on this item, it would be far more worth it. The only reason I think that knocking off a small amount instead of making it the same price as the others is because it collapses so completely, and I respect the engineering.

***UPDATE*** FIRST, let me start by saying, the Customer Service is outstanding! They reached out to me and replaced my item (for the same one). It’s been a few months now, and I can with most certainty say this product is awesome! I would completely recommend this to anyone that wants a grip/ low key selfie stick. I’ve had professional photographers/video compliment me on my “rig” lol I’m updating this to 5 Stars bc of the product and customer service! Thanks, you all! I like that no one questions if it is a “selfie stick” (bc they are not allowed in concerts) However, I bought this in April 2023 and the grips have come off (where you place the cell phone).Now my cell phone won’t stay and slips out as it is not grasping tight. :( it makes it VERY difficult to use without worrying that my phone will fall.

I use this while hiking to film, and it’s great. The grip and selfie-stick mode make it easy to capture footage while we’re moving, and I can easily attach the grip to any tripod I’m carrying for more stable shots.

First, despite the negatives below, I want to say the engineering of this item is well done. Could it improve? Sure, but anything can. First, the point of a Bluetooth remote switch is to help reduce motion when you press the shutter button. This button requires a lot to press it and it moves too much, and is awkward to activate in the camera configuration. This is because you have to use your index finger and not your thumb to activate it. It’s biomechanics. The stick really needs the $29 case as either a naked iPhone or even the standard case are small for the holder leaving a gap and allowing too much movement. Their case is excellent and will protect your phone, and looks good too. It’s snug fit helps, and it’s easy to get on and off. The stick is handy and the shutter button works well in this configuration.

Holds my iPhone 16 pro max snugly. Made of high quality materials. Wish it would extend a little longer. I didn't think I would use the Bluetooth feature but it ended up be useful to me. Pricey but I couldn't find anything that met my needs that was cheaper. Contacted customer support for help to find the manual online, they responded within a day.

I would like it could be manageable on both sides if I use vertical. I am not left handed and it is annoying to switch my phone over and over to use my right hand. Something I do not tolerate and scares me is the slack of the selfie stick and the cheap material is made of. Most of us manages a 1000 USD phone and don't want to be aware every time. I consider the price is too much for the several failures it has.

Overall, the quality is great. The materials used are metal with some plastic. It does not feel cheap when you hold it, except for the shutter button. While the button and the On/Off switch are metal, the small housing does feel like cheap plastic. I was out with family taking pictures and videos of the event and half way through the day the actuator for the button broke. The button stayed recessed in the housing and became completely useless. After I got home I reached out to Freewell and their customer service was awesome. After a few emails and a short video they asked me to send them about the faulty piece, they tried to set me up with a button replacement. However, their sales go through AliExpress and I was unable to complete any transaction. Every time I did, AliExpress would reject the transaction. In the end, I was unable to get a replacement button so now I have an $80 paperweight unless I use a different shutter button, which kind of defeats the purpose of having the shutter button on the device. If not for their great customer service in attempting to replace the shutter button, this would have been rated lower then 3 stars. I ended up getting a similar device from Ulanzi for 1/4 the cost and it has held up better then the Sherpa shutter button did. If Freewell can't improve the shutter button so it doesn't break, they should make the button available to purchase so it can be replaced.

I really love this tool and was disappointed when some screws became loose. I was unable to tighten them so reached out to Freewell customer service. They were very quick to respond and assured me that this was a rare issue. They quickly sent me a free replacement and followed up to make sure I was satisfied. Thank you, Freewell!

De freewell sherpa grip is redelijk aan de prijs, hiervoor krijg je wel een goede stevige greep. Werkt erg fijn op mijn Iphone. Bluetooth knop werkt in de standaard camera app maar ook in third party apps. Greep zorgt ervoor dat je een goede grip hebt op de telefoon, beetje een camera grip gevoel hebt.

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