Review: Platypod Mag, MagGrip and Tab
As a Platypod Ambassador, I get to work with new gear that is offered. Platypod sent these pieces which I will keep when the review is finished. Larry Tiefenbrunn, AKA Dr. T, is at it again. He keeps finding ways to make life easier for photographers with support of your gear. Sometimes, there are things you don’t know you needed until you start using them. Two new pieces of gear are for holding your phone and tablet. Platypod Mag Tech Specs Platypod MagGrip Tech Specs Platypod Tab Tech Specs Pros Cons Platypod Mag Platypod Mag is designed for holding your Magsafe phone. If you don’t have a Magsafe phone, Platypod has included mountable metal rings to mount non MagSafe gear. Mag comes in two versions. The simple magnetic mount with a 1/4 inch connection. You can buy the Mag for $16.95. I mounted one for my computer phone mount for studio YouTube production and ZOOM meetings. Platypod MagGrip You get more options for mounting and angle control with the MagGrip for $39. Platypod MagGrip adds the ability to mount directly to 3/8ths and 1/4 inch connections as well as any Arca Swiss clamp. MagGrip comes with adjustability using a single knob twist and the extra connection possibilities. Platypod Tab Tab enables you to mount your tablet. There’s a 1/4 inch connection in the back middle of the Tab or on the bottom. Tab is currently priced at $22.95. Gear in use These are simply made tools so I’m going to show how I am using them. I’m sure I haven’t found all uses as the longer I use Platypod gear the more ways I find it to be helpful.
As a Platypod Ambassador, I get to work with new gear that is offered. Platypod sent these pieces which I will keep when the review is finished. Larry Tiefenbrunn, AKA Dr. T, is at it again. He keeps finding ways to make life easier for photographers with support of your gear. Sometimes, there are things you don’t know you needed until you start using them. Two new pieces of gear are for holding your phone and tablet.
Platypod Mag Tech Specs
- Magnetic 1/4″-20 tripod phone mount
- Ball joint for easy tilt positioning
- Directly compatible with iPhone MagSafe
- Can also mount any non-MagSafe smart phone or the back of an Apple MagSafe charger using adhesive 55mm metal ring (2 included)
- Supports up to 2.2 pounds (1 kg)
Platypod MagGrip Tech Specs
- Magnetic tripod phone mount
- Directly compatible with iPhone MagSafe
- Lockable swivel base. (It can also mount any non-MagSafe smart phone and back of Apple MagSafe charger using adhesive metal ring (2 included)
- Supports up to 2.2 pounds (1Kg)
Platypod Tab Tech Specs
- Tripod mount compatible with all iPads and similar tablets
- Screen minimum 4.7 inches, screen maximum 11.2 inches
- Combination lever controlled slide and screw controlled vise
- Holds up to 3.3 pounds (1.5 Kg)
- Three 1/4″-20 threaded mounting points
Pros
- Strong magnet hold the phone firmly in place
- Easy to remove
- Extra Mounting and positioning options with MagGrip
Cons
- None
Platypod Mag
Platypod Mag is designed for holding your Magsafe phone. If you don’t have a Magsafe phone, Platypod has included mountable metal rings to mount non MagSafe gear. Mag comes in two versions. The simple magnetic mount with a 1/4 inch connection. You can buy the Mag for $16.95. I mounted one for my computer phone mount for studio YouTube production and ZOOM meetings.
Platypod MagGrip
You get more options for mounting and angle control with the MagGrip for $39. Platypod MagGrip adds the ability to mount directly to 3/8ths and 1/4 inch connections as well as any Arca Swiss clamp. MagGrip comes with adjustability using a single knob twist and the extra connection possibilities.
Platypod Tab
Tab enables you to mount your tablet. There’s a 1/4 inch connection in the back middle of the Tab or on the bottom. Tab is currently priced at $22.95.
Gear in use
These are simply made tools so I’m going to show how I am using them. I’m sure I haven’t found all uses as the longer I use Platypod gear the more ways I find it to be helpful.
