The tripod phone mount is adjustable by a screw mechanism, 360 degrees rotating, vertical(portrait mode) and horizontal(landscape mode) or at any angle as you need, not necessary to take your cell phone out of a standard tripod or small tripod., Two options for using a tripod phone holder: 1. screw it directly to the tripod or selfie stick with pivoting arm, being able to 360 degrees rotating, 2. remove the phone clamp from pivoting arm and then mount it on a tripod or monopod., The black part is made of sturdy plastic, the female threads inserted are brass, the male screw is steel, and soft non-slipping silica gel pads, protect your cellphone from scratch and hold the phone securely.,