Manfrotto MTPIXIMII-B Pixi Mini-Stand Bk

I rarely give 5 stars but this tripod is really pro grade quality. I have used it on a daily basis for more than year. I can not do without it anymore. It is pretty heavy but never the less, I cary it in my bag for any trip. I would not trade it for a lighter tripod. I have never dropped this tripod. The stability is second to none regardless it is on a desk, in the floor, on a bed, on grass ect.. The ball to set the angle is solid as a rock. The legs eventually get lose with time but you just need to tighten the screws and they are back as tight as a new tripod. It is great for holding a phone or a pad. I used it a couple of time for my DSLR camera. Unless you have a very long lens, you can rely on it. I just bought a second one for my wife. She said at first that it was too big but after two days she just can't do without it anymore. Great product. The price is a bargain !

I have three of these. Main applications: 1) external webcam stand, you can adjust the webcam perfectly at a given angle; 2) a mic stand to place on my desktop, I use a dynamic handheld mic for video conference calls and this little Manfrotto stand carries the mic. I used three of these to put wireless handheld mics on desks for speakers. If you balance the mic correctly (ball head angle), it will not tip and fall. 3) Third application, you can use a smartphone holder frame and thus achieve any convenient angle for object photography. For microphones, you will need a thread adapter! Manfrotto has a set of four thread adapters or you can use those by any other brand.
It's not originally designed for heavy handheld mics though, but it can be used for this application as well.
It's portable when you collapse the three legs. The black base around the thread is attached permanently and offers a good grip. With legs collapsed, this can be used to hold your phone or small camera as you vlog while walking etc.