The minimal handheld tripod.
SwitchPod works with any camera, from a phone to a DSLR, and simplifies video making.
Switch between handheld and tripod modes (and back again) in seconds.
SwitchPod is lightweight, compact, and nearly indestructible. It will save you time between shots so you can focus more on shooting and less on messing with your gear.
If you’re a vlogger, you’re going to love it!
Why SwitchPod?
Stronger – Designed to last and withstand heavy rigs, SwitchPod products don’t get weaker over time. Whatever camera gear you use, it’ll hold it securely.
Faster – Filming is a process, your setup shouldn’t be. SwitchPod products make creating videos easier so you can go from zero to filming in seconds.
Slimmer – SwitchPod products are smaller to pack, easy to carry, and will fit in any side pocket on your bag. You’ll never have to leave it behind.
Specifications:
- Weight: 11.1 oz / 315 grams
- Material: Aluminum (Alloy)
- Length in Collapsed Handle Mode: 11″ long
- Size of Handle: 1.5″ deep by 0.75″ wide
- Size in Tripod Mode: 9.75″ tall by 9.75″ wide
- Color: Black
- Two ¼-20 threads for accessories
- Circle pad to protect base of camera
- Patented
Desiree K –
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.
Desiree K –
Rosabell Ortiz –
It’s light and and comfortable to take anywhere.
Rosabell Ortiz –
Jeff Fenster –
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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Jeff Fenster –
David –
Great concept and I trust that it will be beneficial long term for my recordings. I first saw it watching one of Pat Flynn’s videos on his recording set up. The other equipment he has recommended has worked out great for our podcasting and videos.
David –
ashley kendray –
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
ashley kendray –
gadgetjunkie –
I saw this when Peter McKinnon reviewed it before the launch and thought it was a great idea. I don’t vlog, but I’ve always wanted a tripod that I can leave attached to my camera and then pick up and go quickly with no fuss. This fits the bill perfectly. Quality materials, sturdy construction, goes from tripod mode to vlogging mode in a second. Much better and more useful than the smaller manfrotto tripod that I had before. It’s really good. doesn’t even need a ball head mount because you can adjust the angle you hold it at without any trouble. This may just remain permanently attached to my camera. Very impressive product!
gadgetjunkie –
Lisa B. –
Great tripod! Super easy to use and very convenient!
Lisa B. –
thanks28 –
Best tripod ever if you are into vlogging or making travel videos. One thing I had to add was a ball head to get better angles but I already had one at home so no big deal there. Super sturdy.
thanks28 –
anthony –
Great product… Way better than a gorilla pod
anthony –
Milt –
Great addition for any Vblogger. Holds your camera at the right angle and distance. It can get a bit heavy with a DSLR or similar camera. The tripod itself isn’t so heavy but holding a DSLR or large camera at arms length for a long time period can be exhausting. Otherwise, its very innovative. You can go from holding it in one hand to tabletop with one quick motion.
Milt –
Nicky G –
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.
Nicky G –
Luis –
This product is as advertised. What I like about it is the material use and ease of use.
Luis –
Rosalie bays –
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.
Rosalie bays –
Melvin Garcia –
It is aluminum, it’s lightweight, it can handle some heavy weight but it isn’t super sturdy. My problem is in the leg design, they are too easy to close by accident and that is big trouble. Another issue with the current design is that the legs aren’t held by a strong structure and they feel wobbly.Hopefully the upcoming version will fix these issues. $100 for this version is a lot of money. I don’t think it’s worth the price to be honest.
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Melvin Garcia –
Azul Terronez –
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.
Azul Terronez –
Njeri –
Finally! The ease and durability are unmatched. I got the Switchpod for myself, but my 19-year old son recently started creating fitness videos and this is perfect for him too. He’ll never have to know the struggles I went through with other tripods lol. Love this!
Njeri –
Chris D Paul –
Cool tripod
Chris D Paul –
ab_plus –
Has a good quality feel. Easy to hold in your hand with the legs folded together, there are nice grips built in. Flips into a tripod in a second. Very handy.
ab_plus –
Myron Gooch –
Very easy to use!
Myron Gooch –
Petr K. –
I like the switch pod more than gorilla but sometimes the legs don’t stick together otherwise is really good and working perfectly.
Petr K. –
Pilar A. Fitzgerald –
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.
Pilar A. Fitzgerald –
Jeff Stone –
Way better than the Gorrilla Pod. Easier to travel with, and feels good in my hand. Feels sturdy. Get the ball head or add one and it will be even better.
Jeff Stone –
Nick C. –
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.
Nick C. –
Lisa’s Life –
It’s good for vlogging.
Lisa’s Life –
Steve Mulcahy –
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.
Steve Mulcahy –
KDub –
I like the light weight portability, ease of use and quick transition of being able to walk with it and then set it on the table to record.
KDub –
Chase –
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
Chase –
Lynne –
This is a great tripod and definitely the sturdiest I’ve used.
Lynne –
Hunter’s Mom –
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.
Hunter’s Mom –
Jeffrey McMahon –
I do a lot of videos for my gym business and this thing is a life saver. Not only can I use it in tripod mode to do my workout videos, but can then switch it to handheld mode for better selfie explanations.The versatility of this product is amazing and can’t wait to use it mite! It’s light, it’s strong, and packs away easy in my travel bag for when I am at home or at my gym.
Jeffrey McMahon –
Runkie –
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.
Runkie –
Ankur Nagpal –
Pat Flynn, Caleb Wojick and team have delivered an EXCELLENT product.I’m just getting started in my journey being a vlogger and the Switchpod will be completely indispensable as an accessory. It fits in my bag, I can travel with it really easily and it’s made recording a breeze.It’s a price point that is super approachable for someone just getting started and has already 10x’d the quality of my footage. I highly recommend this product, best purchase of the year.- Ankur Nagpal, CEO of teachable.com
Ankur Nagpal –
R. Mulready –
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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R. Mulready –
Ben Netterfield –
Fantastic stable product. Easy to grip and change to a tripod. Well made without any annoying rattles.
Ben Netterfield –
Rich Croland –
If you’re a vlogger or someone that makes videos… this is a must have!
Rich Croland –
Dreamy –
Don’t know where this has been all this time but it is great invention. Very flexible and extremely sturdy. I can put my Hollyland wireless or Sling on it and lights and mic and it works great. Want to get another one for my LiveU . This is great for streamers
Dreamy –
Mike –
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.
Mike –
Stephen Fluin –
I love this thing. I just wish it had a top that could tilt. I had to add on another head from Neewer.
Stephen Fluin –
Jojov –
Enjoying the stability of the Switch Pod
Jojov –
Mark E Mason –
OK — so I just got my SECOND Switchpod. One is now a permanent fixture on my desk — I use it for FB live video in my “studio.” The other one stays in my bag when I am on the go. My ONLY COMPLAINT is my 10 year-old daughter. She keeps stealing the Switchpod to make her Tic Tok videos. So looks like I will need a third.Seriously, the Switchpod is awesome because of outstanding ergonomics. Apparently, one of the guys on the SwitchPod team was a design architect — and it show. This thing is beautiful. But also incredibly functional (just like all great designs). Guess that guy was paying attention in school.But also highly functional. Unlike the competition, it’s completely sturdy. Super strong — could probably use it to change a car tire (don’t try this). Easily holds big cameras — Canon 5D mk4 and Sony A7r3 are no problem at all for this thing. Well balanced and easy to use on the go.My prediction — this will end up in the camera gadget HALL OF FAME. Total win all the way around.
Mark E Mason –
Jaime K. Tardy –
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.
Jaime K. Tardy –
Jp –
Good quality. Very sturdy. Good for vloggers.
Jp –
Amazon Customer –
This thing is the truth and look super professional
Amazon Customer –
Joe Riggs | @WorldOfJoeRiggs –
I was hesitant with the price, and all the hype. But honestly, I get it now. This is wonderful if You don’t mind the price. When I’m not using it for a vlog setup I still use it for MANY other situations. And as a stabilizer as well. I still LOVE my GorillaPods, I don’t think they should be compared as “what’s better.” Gorillas have abilities THIS doesn’t, like being able to wrap around a tree limp, but this has abilities Gorilla does Not. They each HAVE their own strengths, and instead of figuring out which is “better,” I just use each for the situation they’re designed for.
Joe Riggs | @WorldOfJoeRiggs –
jose j. –
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 !!!
jose j. –