K&F Metal Phone Clamp with Shoe for Phone on Camera Mounting | KF31.094

Mount your phone, add your gear, frame your shot

The K&F Metal Phone Clamp with Cold Shoe mount | KF31.094 is designed for content creators who need to mount their smartphone alongside professional audio and lighting without carrying a full camera cage. The spring-loaded clamp holds phones between 6cm and 9.3cm width securely, with silicone pads that protect the finish. Two cold shoe mounts on top let you stack a microphone and fill light on the same rig, eliminating the need for separate brackets or adapters. The clamp rotates 360° through indexed positions for repeatable portrait and landscape framing, with a locking knob that secures 180° of tilt adjustment so the phone stays put during handheld movement or tripod panning. The base mounts to tripods, selfie sticks, or camera hot shoes via a standard 1/4-inch thread and cold shoe interface, so the phone can ride alongside your main camera as a secondary monitor or operate independently. The aluminium-alloy frame folds flat for pocket carry, making it a practical tool for creators who need accessory mounting without the bulk of heavier metal cages.

Spring-loaded clamp for multi-device compatibility
The 6 to 9.3cm clamp range accommodates most current smartphones with cases on, so you don't need to swap mounts when upgrading handsets. The spring mechanism holds the phone securely without point-loading that could crack a screen protector or dent a soft metal frame. Silicone grip pads distribute pressure evenly across the left and right edges, leaving volume buttons, power buttons, charging ports, and speaker grilles completely accessible. This design works with slim cases, rugged cases, and even wallet cases as long as the total width stays under 9.3cm, though pop sockets and ring holders that protrude from the back surface prevent the phone from sitting flush.

Dual cold shoe mounts for stacked accessories
The two cold shoe rails on top accept microphones, LED fill lights, and any other cold shoe accessories without brand restrictions. This lets you run clean audio and face lighting simultaneously from a single phone mount, critical for talking-head videos or product demos where phone audio and ambient light aren't enough. The cold shoe mounts themselves have no load limit; the constraint is balance. Mounting two lightweight accessories like a shotgun mic around 80g and a small LED panel around 60g keeps the centre of gravity stable, but stacking heavier gear requires tripod mounting rather than handheld use.

Indexed rotation and tilt for repeatable framing
The 360° rotation locks into fixed intervals with tactile feedback, so you can snap between portrait and landscape orientations without guessing the angle. This matters for creators who switch between Instagram stories in portrait and YouTube intros in landscape multiple times per shoot; indexed positions mean repeatable framing without eyeballing the rotation. The 180° tilt adjustment secures via a threaded locking knob that holds the angle under load, essential for overhead product shots where the phone needs to point straight down without drifting. Both adjustments lock firmly enough to handle handheld movement or tripod panning without creep.

Dual mounting system for tripods and cameras
The 1/4-inch thread on the base fits any tripod, monopod, or selfie stick, while the cold shoe interface slides directly into DSLR and mirrorless camera hot shoes without adapters. This turns the phone into a secondary monitor or teleprompter mounted on top of your main camera body, useful for running a monitoring app while shooting with a mirrorless camera that lacks a flip screen. The dual mounting system also works with gimbals that accept standard camera mounting plates, though adding a phone clamp plus accessories changes the weight distribution and requires rebalancing. For handheld gimbals designed specifically for phones, this clamp may be overkill; it's better suited to tripod, monopod, or camera-mounted use.

Aluminium construction for durability under load
The aluminium-alloy frame delivers rigidity without bulk, critical when mounting accessories that add forward weight. Unlike plastic clamps that can flex or sag when you stack a microphone and LED panel on top, the metal construction holds accessories stable during handheld movement and resists wear from repeated clamping cycles. This makes it better suited for daily professional use or gear that gets thrown in a bag frequently, where plastic versions may loosen over time. The material upgrade also signals credibility on client shoots, where perception matters as much as functional performance.

Compact folding design for pocket carry
The clamp and mounts fold flat for storage with no protruding parts, so it drops into a jacket pocket or camera bag side pouch without snagging on other gear. The aluminium frame remains light enough for daypack carry, reducing the weight penalty of adding accessories to your phone rig. This makes it practical to carry as a backup mount on travel shoots where you might need to rig a phone for a second angle, rather than leaving it at home because it's too heavy or awkward to pack. The compact form factor also means you can leave it attached to your tripod head permanently without it taking up significant space in your bag.

The K&F Metal Phone Clamp with Cold Shoe | KF31.094 is a practical solution for content creators who need to mount their smartphone alongside professional audio and lighting without carrying a full camera cage. With spring-loaded clamping, dual cold shoe mounts, indexed rotation, and dual mounting interfaces, it consolidates accessory attachment and multi-axis adjustment into one aluminium unit that travels with you. Order the KF31.094 today and bring professional audio and lighting to your phone-based shoots with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What's the actual difference between this aluminium version (KF31.094) and the plastic KF31.084, beyond just material?
A: The aluminium frame provides greater rigidity under load, so when you stack a microphone and LED panel on top, the clamp doesn't flex or sag during extended shoots the way plastic versions can over time. The metal construction also resists wear from repeated clamping cycles, making it better suited for daily professional use or gear that gets thrown in a bag frequently. Functionally, both versions offer the same mounting interfaces and adjustment range; this is the upgrade for buyers who've experienced plastic clamps loosening under accessory weight or who want gear that looks credible on client shoots.

Q: My phone is 5.8cm wide with a slim case. Will it fit, or is the 6cm minimum a hard limit?
A: The 6cm minimum is the manufacturer's stated range, and attempting to clamp a phone narrower than that risks insufficient grip pressure from the spring mechanism. If your phone measures 5.8cm with case on, you're borderline; the clamp may hold it, but there's no guarantee it won't slip during tilt adjustments or handheld movement. Measure carefully before ordering, and if you're under 6cm, consider the KF31.084 instead, which starts at 5.5cm.

Q: Can I mount this on a gimbal, or will the added weight throw off the balance?
A: The 1/4-inch thread fits any gimbal that accepts a standard camera mounting plate, but adding the clamp plus your phone plus any cold shoe accessories changes the weight distribution significantly. You'll need to rebalance the gimbal after mounting, and if your gimbal has a payload limit, factor in the clamp weight plus your phone and accessories. For handheld phone gimbals like the DJI Osmo Mobile series, this clamp is overkill; it's better suited to tripod, monopod, or camera-mounted use where balance isn't a constraint.

Q: Does the cold shoe base on the bottom work with both hot shoes (with electrical contacts) and cold shoes (no contacts)?
A: Yes. The physical dimensions of hot shoes and cold shoes are identical; the only difference is whether electrical contacts are present. The clamp's cold shoe interface is a passive bracket with no electrical pins, so it slides into both types without issue. If your camera has a hot shoe, the clamp simply ignores the electrical contacts and sits in the mechanical slot.

Q: If I'm using this as a teleprompter mount on top of my camera, will the phone block my camera's viewfinder or LCD screen?
A: That depends on your camera body and how far forward the hot shoe sits relative to the viewfinder. On most mirrorless cameras with electronic viewfinders, the hot shoe is far enough forward that a phone mounted in portrait orientation clears the viewfinder, though it may partially obscure the top edge of a flip-up LCD screen. On DSLRs with optical viewfinders that sit further back, the phone is more likely to interfere. If you're buying this specifically for teleprompter use, check the distance between your camera's hot shoe and viewfinder before ordering.

Q: Can I leave accessories mounted in the cold shoe rails when I fold the clamp for storage, or do I need to remove them first?
A: You'll need to remove cold shoe accessories before folding the clamp. The folding mechanism brings the clamp arms and cold shoe rails together, and anything mounted in the rails will prevent the clamp from closing flat. This isn't a quick-release system; it's designed to fold down for transport between shoots, not for rapid deployment with accessories already attached.

Technical Specifications:
- Phone Clamp Range: 6cm to 9.3cm width
- Dimensions" 12 x 4 x 2.8 cm
- Material: Aluminium alloy
- Adjustment Range: 360° indexed rotation, 180° tilt
- Cold Shoe Mounts: 2 (top-mounted for dual accessories)
- Bottom Mount: 1/4" tripod thread plus cold shoe interface
- Locking Mechanism: Knob for tilt adjustment
- Grip Pads: Silicone non-slip
- Orientation Support: Portrait and landscape
- Warranty: 2 Year Limited