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Stability

Customers are generally very satisfied with the stability and durability of the JOBY PodZilla Medium Kit tripod. They praise its sturdy build quality and find it to be a reliable and safe option for their smartphones and compact mirrorless cameras. However, a small number of customers have reported issues with the center mount breaking off.

Secure Phone Grip

Customers are generally positive about the secure phone grip of the JOBY PodZilla Medium Kit. They appreciate that it holds their phones with or without a case and is easy to switch between portrait and landscape mode. Some customers have noted the presence of cold shoe mounts as an added bonus for using external microphones or camera lights. However, a few customers have mentioned issues with the grip not being wide enough to securely hold larger phones or cases.

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Flexibility

Customers generally have positive opinions about the flexibility of JOBY PodZilla Medium Kit, praising its ability to bend and adapt to various conditions for taking photos or videos on the go. However, some users have reported issues with the durability of the legs.

Compact Design

Customers have mixed opinions about the compact design of JOBY PodZilla Medium Kit, with some praising its small size and versatility, while others find it not compact enough or having issues with the quick release plate. The product is well-engineered and appreciated for its cold shoe mounts, but some users have reported durability concerns.

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Quality


It is sturdy and handles all my hands free chatting, videos, cooking pics, everything i have wanted.


It’s sturdy and safe, which i really like.


Either (1) the clamps were not wide enough to securely hold my samsung galaxy note 9 with its otterbox protective case, or (2) ...  Read More


You can take a good photo and video almost anywhere.

Price


What an incredibly useful kit at a great price.


And at this price point, it's good value for the money.


I can't remember how much i paid, but i believe it was a lightning deal, so i nabbed it quick.

Packaging/appearance


Pretty small so easy to pack up.

Competitiveness


So much easier to use than the pico, soloshot or pixio.


This is a really good deal and i will now look at joby products for future filming needs.


I studied the listing for this device, got out a tape measure and measured both my phone and those six old mounts, and compared...  Read More

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, good, cold, sturdy and bendable.
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  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 64.1% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 599 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 2 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I can put it anywhere and set my phone in it and record


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have an expensive stabilizer


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is just too heavy to walk around with and more bells and whistles than i need


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The bendable legs make its utility has a camera holder so much better in my opinion


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Because everything moves its hard to get the angles right especially bringing it back to level


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Im consistently tweaking pieces to get the angle right


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Back then they didnt come with smartphone adapters and i had to make my own


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    My particular phone does take photos with the volume button so i need to be mindful when setting up for a shot and not attach near the volume or it starts rapid firing shots

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