ChromLives Photo Copy Stand Pico Projector Stand with Phone Clamp Overhead Phone Mount Smartphone Compatible Tripod

It’s been a few years since I bought this, but it’s still holding up well and it’s fully functional like the day I got it. The clamp quality is very durable and is still holding up very well. It doesn’t take up much space on my desk due to how it mounts. You can adjust it out about as far as you would reasonably want to and it will just stay there. And it’s got relatively good stability. Based on the table you attach it to. If your desk shakes then the arm will shake, and you may be able to hear that if you don’t have a mount that keeps it from transferring to the microphone.

The ChromLives Overhead Video Stand is a game-changer for content creators, educators, and anyone in need of a versatile overhead setup. This stand offers exceptional stability and adjustability, providing the perfect platform for capturing overhead shots or videos. Its sturdy construction ensures your camera or smartphone remains securely in place, while the adjustable arms and angles allow for precise positioning and flexibility. Whether you're recording tutorials, demonstrations, or artistic projects, this stand accommodates a variety of devices and setups with ease. The compact and foldable design makes it convenient to store and transport, while the quick setup ensures you can start filming in no time. With its reliable performance and user-friendly features, the ChromLives Overhead Video Stand is an essential tool for capturing high-quality overhead footage effortlessly.

I purchased this to use with an Olympus E-M5 and it seemed to be a good setup at first. The upper ball mount needs to be really tight to keep the camera in place. I had the vertical arm retracted as far as it would go. The E-M5 has a mechanical shutter and this induced enough motion to "ghost" the image. So I would not recommend this for use with any camera that has a mechanical shutter. It would probably be fine for a cell phone or a fully electronic camera, though I wouldn't go much heavier. I gave it 4 stars as it is a good product for a cell phone, just not so good for a DSLR like mine.

Not bad for the price. Does the job. Not the sturdiest, but very much capable. PLEASE MEASURE THE TABLE, DESK, ETC. YOU'RE CLAMPING IT TO! I wanted it on my kitchen table but the mouth of the bracket wasn't wide enough for my table.

This would be great but it's very tricky to get it to hold my Pixel phone or Canon Sureshot horizontally to take pictures on table. If you can get the ball joint locked in securely at the right angle, don't breathe on it or you have to fiddle with the thing again. It's thumb screw is too tiny and hard to get tight. Also the spring-loaded holder feels cheap and flimsy. I believe it will break if stressed. Would have preferred being able to change out this head for a better one but you can't. The stand part of it is stable and quite satisfactory.

This product feels like it's higher quality than what you paid for. It's metal and sturdy, and it doesn't feel rickety at all. I use it with a phone, so I'm not sure how it'll hold heavier accessories, but my guess is that it'll do fine. I don't use the phone clip it came with for two reasons: 1. The springs are really hard to pull apart, which of course is good for holding on to the phone, but a little annoying to deal with. 2. Because it's so strong, it activates the side-squeeze feature on my Pixel 4, so I just use a different grip. I do think it's fine to use for most people though. The clamp that holds on to the table works great. I even tested it on an odd-beveled table that I have, where only half of the circular surface touches the table, and it still manages to stay stable (I included a photo). I don't recommend doing this if you are holding heavier accessories, but holding a phone is fine. The combination of the ball accessory+the silver piece (that has up/down range) at the end of the arm allows you to get pretty much a full range of positions, you just gotta play with both.

Hopefully there is a way the seller can contact me, because I am extremely dissatisfied with this product. When I put my phone on the stand, it leans over and does not stay in the position I set it in even when I tighten all of the points. I use this as a document camera for online teaching, and it is extremely frustrating that the stand does not stay in the position I set it to and just leans over as soon as I set it. I spent $30 on this product and it honestly feels like a waste of money at this point because I will have to replace it after literally 1 week of use. I may have gotten a defective product, and I would greatly appreciate if the seller could contact me back to see if we can problem solve this. Update: support was able to send me a replacement and it arrived less than 24 hours later. I’ve added an additional star and will update after using to see how it holds up. Second Update: this did not hold up. The ball doesn't hold its position no matter how tight you make it. I just don't understand how I can go through several of these and they all and up breaking in a different location. I'm a teacher and all I use this for is showing my desk and swiveling to show my wall. It shouldn't be causing such problems.

I love how the stand is able to adapt to any angle, practically any phone. It is very sturdy, and the clamp holds onto the table well even with repeated changes in position. The only flaw is the little rubber disc that goes on the table clamp will not hold. The adhesive is very weak, and the disk kept coming off. A dab of super glue solved that problem quickly.