But this first impression was mistaken. The holder proves on closer examination to be very reliable. The quality acting tension springs keep devices in a span of between about 4 cm and 20 cm clasped with equal reliability. So this bracket can be used for both the smallest smart phones or cameras as well as most tablets (in landscape mode) in order to screw through the integrated 1/4 standard tripod thread eg on a camera tripod or a Selfie stick. But the holder can also be used to easily to set up his tablet or smartphone on his desk (without back off on a tripod). And when not in use, the holder folds up automatically and is easily stored away. I was totally convinced this product!