Glif - More iPhone photography equipment for enthusiasts

Hi guys, today I am going to share a very simple piece of equipment you can use to mount your iPhone on a tripod while providing a few other simple functions at well, the Glif! You can find out more from their website too.

The Glif is a very small simple item that allows you to attach an iPhone 4/4S (Without case) to a tripod. At an extremely light weight and a length of only 2/3 of your iPhone, you can carry it around anywhere you want to. Furthermore, even though it may seem like a simple holder for your iPhone to attach to your tripod, the simple design actually functions quite well to hold onto your iPhone. Personally, I have attached it to my tripod and it is stable for taking photos/videos at 45 degrees or even more.

I have actually tried and it is stable enough that it can even nicely hold onto the iPhone even totally upside down, though honestly not sure why would you do that when all you get is an upside down photo in return.

Aside from fixing it on a tripod, it provides 2 extra ways for you to hold onto your iPhone (again, only for those without using a case). One props it up at about 45 degrees horizontally so you can use it to read books and watch videos, while the other method allows you to prop it up at a near vertical angle, making it the most useful for FaceTime or other forms of video calls. The above extra functions are what I think makes it different and more useful than some of the other iPhone ready tripods and cases that are slowly appearing on the market.

For the people who are using their iPhones more and more to replace their point and shoot, up to the point of bringing around a tripod for it (Something that i do when i take videos for my other blog, since my 4S video quality turns out much better with less hassle), this is a very good thing to bring around. If not, I would recommend it for the people who prefer the naked iPhone since it is small and light, but attaches easily to your iPhone when you need to just prop it up for one reason or another.

Luckily for Singaporeans, you will be able to purchase it from Red Dot Photo's website at SGD$29. Furthermore, they will be able to do meet ups so you can collect the item directly. For more ideas about the things you can do with Glif, check out the video below.