SwitchPod – the vlogger’s tripod

I finally got my Switchpod, and I’m already in love with this thing. I don’t typically fawn over hardware or accessories, but this little gem is worth its weight in Gold. Setup takes < 10 seconds. It’s perfectly balanced in your hand. Whether you’re using it as a grip on the go or selfie stick, it just feels so good and keeping a larger DSL steady is WAY easier than with a Gorilla Pod (my prior small pod / selfie handle).The only thing it needs is a Pan / Tilt head (which I hear is in the works) for when you set it down on an uneven surface. Sign me up for first in line if it’s built anything like this piece of art.When I saw this reviewed by Peter McKinnon I knew I had to have it. He was so right about this. 1/2 the weight, 1/6th the size of a Gorilla Pod, fits in the side of my bag, ads virtually no noticeable weight and feels so good.Really, really well done.

I love this product!! It truly is exactly what I needed to create my own content on the go! I love that it is minimal in size and very easy to transport! My camera connected easily and I was able to use it in minutes!!

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We’ve all heard about them, but the price was hard to justify!Well i made the jump as i really needed something portable for my mirrorless camera as gimbals for anything other then phones are way to painful. and heavy.This is everything i wanted i do suggest getting a small ball head to suit as my spare tripod head is too heavy. so need a light weight option.magnets work well and im getting better at the you tube flick to get the legs out, but works great as a tripod for b roll as well. Very Happy

Great tripod! Super easy to use and very convenient!

Great product… Way better than a gorilla pod

As a self proclaimed YouTube star, I love this thing! All joking aside, this is a great tripod for those that find themselves vlogging. It is shaped to be easy to hold and curve the camera away from you just enough to get a little more distance. The ability to just swing it open and use it as a normal tripod is great too. It wont be perfect for everyone, especially because you can’t adjust the height at all, but it is perfect for me.Before this I was using the standar Joby pod – and while it worked I could never quickly set it up and make sure it was level. There was always that one leg that you couldn’t get just right. One thing I will say is make sure you get a ball head for this. You want to be able to position the camera just a little better than you can without it. I have added the switchpod ball head on this, but you can use any ball head that that fits those threads.

Anyone interstead in filming on the go or would like to have a compact light weight tripod in their inventory this will be a great product for you.

I have heard and even used other tripod camera holders before but because I travel a lot with my gear, I wanted something that was easy to use, light and durable. I had a gorilla pod-style holder, but it seemed to fall apart after time and then I was always afraid it would not hold my camera or phone. The Switchpod is AWESOME. Not only is it easy to switch from a handheld for vlogging, but it’s also very sturdy and great for using for my camera and phone. I bought an adapter that works well with my phone and I am so happy. The switchpod folds easy and fits into my backpack, which is what I use when I travel back and forth from the U.S. Europe and it’s so light I don’t’ worry that it will weigh me down or take up too much room. I love this and recommended it highly.

Cool tripod

Very easy to use!

This thing is a BEAST! This is part of my EDC. The SwitchPod, a ball head and the SwitchPod iPhone mount go with me everywhere! Seriously smart investment.

Amazing product! It’s light weight and fits perfectly in my smaller camera bag. Super simple to use and comfortable to hold. It’s great to capture slow shutter speed photos without having to lug around a tricot Iona like tripod.Only slightly bad part is once it is mounted on there’s not much you can do in terms of raising it up or lowering it.

The initial videos made me want this, then I kind of forgot about it, as I had a Manfrotto Pixi and Gorillapod 3000, but the bullhead on the pixi broke one day, and I decided to pick one up.I have an a7iii with 50mm FE lens (way less than ideal for vlogging) and a Rode videomicro.When I received it, it was great to hand hold, but the magnets are a little too weak as gravity separates the legs easily, and it’s very inflexible when on the table as a tripod.Putting the Gorrilapod 3000’s ball head on made a massive difference for it as a tripod.Another nice thing is you can hold it aiming the camera away from you with your stronger hand higher up, and it makes a really nice and stable platform.All in all, I like it more than the gorillapod for vlogging, on stable surfaces, run and gun, and storage as it packs up much thinner, but it does need a ballhead to be fully useful. The main problem with adding the ballhead though is it makes it a bit longer.It’s much more useful than a gorillapod for putting on stable surfaces, as I’ve had trouble balancing the legs on the gorillapod at times on flat surfaces, whereas the legs on this are perfect.If this were to be truly perfect though, I would have slightly stronger magnets and integrate a low profile ballhead.

Really great for on the go & vlog style, built extremely well. Would recommend a quick release for the lazy people or else you have to sit for 30 seconds spinning it off the camera

The SWITCHPOD, is a MUST for vlogging and or use with cameras used for video work. The handle is light, and can easily be mounted to the bottom of the camera via its screw on mount. My only complaint about this product is that where the legs mount to the center could be tighter. They feel just slightly loose, but seems to have no issue in performing their job as a handle and as a table top tripod.

Really like this camera mount (use it with the Sony A6400). Only knock is that it’s a little heavy. Otherwise, really innovative design and versatility.

I record a lot of video, both handheld and on my desk, and the SwitchPod is hands-down the best versatile tripod I’ve come across. And I’ve tried A LOT of other ones. It’s lightweight, super easy to use and high quality. It makes me want to record even more video. I’ve already ordered more as gifts!

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If you’re a vlogger or someone that makes videos… this is a must have!

Great build quality! I leave my head on it for quick mount so it’s not ass’s compact ass’s I hoped with ther head on it. Without the head it collapse down and can fit in most size pockets on your bag or backpack. Flips right open quickly.

Enjoying the stability of the Switch Pod

I think I own every type of tripod – and absolutely love the simplicity AND functionality of the switchpod! My son wants to steal it from me. Highly recommend.

This thing is the truth and look super professional

Easy to use. Easy to carry around. I did attach a ball head to get a bit more flexibility. It fits in the cup holder of my backpack when not in use. Great product !!!