Tripod Mount solves the problem of using a Camera Module 3 or AI Camera Module with a tripod. It’s a plastic mounting plate with screw mounts and a ¼-inch screw. The Camera Module cable flex flips through the back of the mounting plate and connects to Raspberry Pi.

If you want, you can also use it with a heavy-duty tripod swivel ball (£2). 

It’s very easy to use. You connect Camera Module, attach the swivel ball, and hook it up to the tripod. Then point it at things and crack on with the more difficult task of coding and building your camera-based project.

Sometimes the best solution is the one that just works, as we’ve found when building a camera-based project. When working on our recent book: The Official Raspberry Pi Camera Guide (£15), we found this tripod mount setup invaluable.

Specs

Compatibility: Official Raspberry Pi Camera Module 1, 2, 3, and AI Camera

Features: Tripod mounting plate for Raspberry Pi Camera Modules; slot for flex cable; female tripod fixing built-in; fixings included (including spares)

Material: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (black), 5 × screws

Verdict

10/10

An simple solution that is great value.