Lamicall Phone Tripod, 65-inch

The tap-to-open legs are the standout feature: a tap on the ground releases the tripod base, so you can set up without manually spreading the legs. That could be handy when you’re carrying a phone and trying to frame a shot at the same time.

It also works as a handheld selfie stick, giving you two ways to shoot without packing a separate stand. If you prioritize quick setup and hands-free framing, that flexibility is useful, if you prefer a tripod that opens reliably on any surface, the activation method deserves attention.

The stick extends to 65 inches and folds to 14.17 inches. It weighs 0.77 lbs, making it easier to pack for a day out than a larger, dedicated camera tripod.

Getting the most from it

For a group photo, extend the stick, attach your phone and use the wireless remote to take the shot without standing beside the device. In tripod mode, the three legs provide a hands-free setup for full-body framing, time-lapse videos or a fixed angle while filming. The remote works with iOS and Android, according to the listing.

The phone holder rotates 360° and tilts 180°, so you can switch between portrait and landscape or adjust the angle for overhead and low shots. A cold shoe mount is included for attaching a microphone or fill light, the listing doesn’t specify which accessories are included, so treat it as a mounting point rather than a bundle of extras. The clamp fits phones 2.17 to 3.35 inches wide, and its silicone pad is intended to help grip the device and protect it from scratches.

Why it’s worth it

This is a practical all-in-one approach for travel, casual vlogging, livestreams and short-form video. Rather than carrying a separate selfie stick and phone stand, you can switch between handheld and tripod modes. The eight-section telescopic design, aluminium alloy legs and triangular base make it more substantial than a simple handheld stick, while the collapsed length is still backpack-friendly.

For a quick clip at a park, for example, you can set the phone at a higher angle, step into frame and trigger the remote. The base has a maximum span of 17.7 inches when fully extended, with anti-slip silicone pads. Those details suggest a more stable setup than balancing a phone on an improvised support, though they don’t establish how it performs in wind or with heavier accessories.

Worth noting

The tap-to-open action has a specific requirement: the stand needs to be dropped from at least 10 cm to release its legs. Carpet or other soft surfaces may interfere with the mechanism, so a hard, level floor is a more suitable place to deploy it. That extra step may feel less convenient than simply pulling open a conventional tripod, especially when the ground is uneven.

The product details describe compatibility with iPhone, Android, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, but the stated clamp-width range is the most useful check for a particular phone. Based on the listing details, the stand is meant for phones rather than a broader range of camera gear. It makes sense if you want a portable phone setup for self-recording and group shots. Better avoid it if your priority is a stand that doesn’t rely on a drop-to-open action or if your device falls outside the clamp’s width range.

When to choose it

Choose this Lamicall if you’ll use both the handheld stick and tripod modes and value a remote for taking photos or starting a clip from a short distance. It’s a more versatile travel companion than a basic selfie stick when you need hands-free framing, but a simpler manually opened stand may suit you better if you want fewer steps before filming. The strongest reason to pick it is the combination of reach, adjustable phone positioning and compact folded size, the main trade-off is that its quick-opening feature is surface-dependent.