This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan. KraftGeek provided this tripod for the review (sponsored).
Quick take
This white KraftGeek tripod extends to 150 cm but its legs spread only a little. That makes it handy in tight spots, such as a seat at a school event, where a normal tripod’s legs would intrude on the person next to you. It was steadier than I expected — steady enough to hold a camera with a zoom lens indoors — and it doubles as a very long selfie stick with a magnetic Bluetooth remote.
What I tested
- KraftGeek phone & camera tripod, 150 cm, white, with Bluetooth remote (provided by KraftGeek)
- KraftGeek tablet mount (also provided)
- An iPhone Pro Max, and a camera with a zoom lens that I estimate weighs over 1 kg
What I found
- The included phone holder is simple but rotates and held an iPhone Pro Max. Portrait orientation works, though the balance is borderline.
- The rechargeable Bluetooth remote sticks to the tripod with a magnet, so it is hard to lose.
- The legs open when you press the “PUSH” button on the bottom — watch your fingers, it is easy to pinch them.
- With the camera mounted, it held well after adjusting the head. Indoors it was fine; outdoors, the long centre column sways in strong wind.
- Fully extended as a selfie stick, it reaches far enough to capture the whole back of my studio. With the remote paired, I could start recording out of arm’s reach.
- The tablet mount opens wide enough for an iPad and has a cold shoe and a 1/4-inch thread, but it is light plastic with a little wobble.
Key specs
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Price at the time of recording (Amazon Japan) | ¥7,700 |
| Maximum height | 150 cm |
| Camera mount | 1/4-inch thread |
| Remote | Bluetooth, rechargeable, attaches magnetically |
Who it’s for
People who want one tripod for both a phone and a compact or mirrorless camera, and who shoot from crowded seats. It is not for heavy camera use outdoors, or for group shots where you set the camera down and walk away. If you only use a phone, KraftGeek also makes a MagSafe tripod that is quicker to attach.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese. Around 7:00 shows the camera stability test, and around 9:00 the selfie-stick and remote test.
Limitations
The camera weight is my estimate, and stability was judged indoors by hand, not with a measured load test. KraftGeek provided the product for this review.
Products
KraftGeek phone & camera tripod 150 cm (white, Bluetooth remote): on Amazon Japan
KraftGeek tablet tripod mount: on Amazon Japan
KraftGeek MagSafe phone tripod: on Amazon Japan
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This review is also available in Japanese.