Ever since Nokia discontinued the DT-22, it has become almost impossible to get your hands on one or even an alternative. Well, that’s until now. We’ve recently got our hands on another tripod that does the job quite well, the Fly Mobile Holder.

This little tripod is perfect for mobile phones, because unlike most digital cameras, mobile device lack a built-in tripod mount. By using the adapter (Mobile Holder) you could in fact mount the device to the included tripod or just about any other tripod system, even the larger ones. This makes it very useful for mobloggers or just about anybody that tried to do a one-handed unboxing video or had countless group photos where they were missing from the shot. It’s also great for preventing camera-shake, also works perfectly for stop-motion video and even HDR photography.

There seems to be two units available, but the one we got was the model number S2120W. It comes in glossy black that perfectly matched our test Nokia N900 and consists of two parts: an adapter and the mini tripod.

The adapter is actually the most important part as it allows you to connect your device to any tripod. It’s adjustable at two key point, allowing you to adjust both the height and length. It has a spring loaded mechanism to control its extended height, but it’s not manually adjustable to a specific length. You can pull it up so that the device can fit in, and the strong spring loaded mechanism pulls it back down until it rest on the device. The mechanism has a VERY strong spring in the sense that it requires you to pull really hard to get get your device in.

In contrast, the DT-22’s solution works by using a screw to open or close its adapter. Both of these systems get the job done, but the DT-22 screw system allows for finer adjustments and requires a lot less force to pull it up. Strangely, the the part that extends the length of the adapter is fully (manually) adjustable  and uses another adjustment system. This part requires little force and allows for precise adjustments. I also like the fact that the adapter has rubberized pads on the inside that should prevent any scratches. Other than a strong spring, it’s simple to use and it works quite effectively in securing even a large and heavy device such as the N900.

The tripod is very compact, but the legs can be extended to almost double its height. With the legs extended and pulled together, it can even act as a monopod to get a shot above a crowd or even tight situations such as beehive. The tripod base uses a ballhead which allows it to pan and tilt in every possible direction and can be locked into a specific position using the key. As a plus, it can be removed from the adapter and used with most point-and-shoot digital camera and was even able to support a heavy camera such as the Canon Powershot G10.

Overall build quality is really good. The adapter does feel a bit plasticky, but seems to be strong to handle heavier devices such as the N900 and even survive a fall. It’s also light enough as to not add much weight to your mobile device. If you like taking pictures or videos with your smartphone, this is a must have and gets a 8.7 out of 10. The Fly Mobile Holder can be purchased at MobileFun.co.uk. 

Pros  

-Steady shots for HDR and stop-motion photography

-Good build quality

-Adapter can be used with other tripods

-Rubberized pads to protect your device

-Tripod can be used with digital cameras

-Highly adjustable

-Tripod can be adjusted to almost twice it’s height

-Supports even larger/heavier devices such as the N900

Cons

-Spring mechanism for height adjustment requires a lot of force