The RAM Mounts Yoke Clamp with X-Grip III Universal Cradlefrom RAM Mounts Yoke Clamp with X-Grip III Universal Cradleis designed to work with most 10" tablets with or without sleeves, as well as some smaller tablets. It is comprised of a double socket arm, a yoke clamp base, round adapter base, and universal X-Grip III clamping cradle.

The X-Grip III clamping cradle consists of a composite spring loaded cradle, expandable grip arms, and additional bottom support keeper. Also included are grip knobs, which are located on the back of the cradle for quick release of your tablet.

Lastly, the mount is designed with a RAM 1" diameter rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment points at both ends of the double socket arm. This results in a number of different adjustments, which is sure to provide your viewing angle.

Spring Loaded Cradle    Rubber Coated Tips    Attaches to Many 1" Sockets    Easy Access Grip Knobs    Multiple Mounting Access Points    Full Access to Ports    Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum

The RAM X-Grip III cradle is compatible with the following tablets with or without case: Apple iPad Air, Apple iPad 4 (With Lightning Connector), Apple iPad 3, Apple iPad 2, Apple iPad 1, HP TouchPad, Asus Eee Pad, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Lenovo LePad Slate & IdeaTab Lynx, LG G-Slate, LG Optimus Pad, Microsoft Surface, Motorola XOOM, Motorola XYBOARD 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 2014 Edition, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, Toshiba Thrive, and most 10" screen tablets

Spring loaded cradle expands and contracts for accurate fit of your tablet

Rubber coated tips will hold your tablet firm and stable

Versatility of cradle allows for attachment to many 1" socket mounts

Socket technology allows for multiple adjustment angles and articulation of your tablet

Easy access grip knobs, located on the back of the cradle for quick release of your tablet

Multiple mounting access points on the back of the cradle

Additional support keeper at the bottom of the cradle

Full access to all ports

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a similar product with a higher payload capacity? I would like to use my Olympus e-M10 with the 100-400 lens. Thanks!

A: There is Barska ACCU-Grip Camera Handle Pistol Grip (B&H # BAAPGHS), which doesn't specify the payload capacity. It would really be a matter of what payload is comfortable for you. The Barska grip would be sufficient enough to support the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless Camera (B&H # OLEM10M4B) and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS Lens (B&H # OL100400B). Another more rugged option would be the Novoflex Q-Griff Arca-Compatible Hand Grip (B&H # NOQG), which uses an Arca-Type plate system.

Q: 2. What is the maximum payload weight?

A: 2.5 lbs is the stated payload capacity.

Q: 3. Will the shutter release work with Blackmagic BMPCC and URSA cameras?

A: I would buy this if the LANC works with a BMPCC camera. I got a similar one and even looks the same but it was from a vendor in China. After two weeks, the LANC stopped working. The vendor never responded to my email regarding replacing or repairing it so it just seats in my pile of useless accessories. Hopefully Vello is a more reliable distributor but I want to know if it works on the BMPCC first.

Q: 4. Can you change the Befree Live plate to arca-swiss?

A: No, the RC5 quick-release is integral to the BeFree Live fluid-head and not removable. If you want to us the fluid head then you'll have to use an adaptor block, like the Kirk QR-AB1QR, with the BeFree's RC5 camera plate.

Q: 5. The adapter relies on 1/4-20 studs (from below on the original mounting plate, and from the top on the arca swiss block) to hold the entire assembly...what are the weight/torque limits on this kind of set up? How much should one trust a single 1/4-20 stud to hold big glass?

A: I would say that if you feel that way, you should trust your expensive glass to double 1/4" or single 3/8".

Q: 6. Can I use this with my Nikon CP900?

A: The Vello CB-800 Universal Pistol Grip with Shutter Release is compatible with the Nikon COOLPIX P900.

Q: 7. Does this also control the start/stop for video? Thanks.

A: Yes, this can be set up to start/stop video as well.

Q: 8. I just tried out a different mini tripod that did not work with my S10e in its case. Will this smartphone clamp hold my phone with its case on?

A: The phone adapter included with the Manfrotto PIXI Smart Mini Tripod with Universal Smartphone Clamp does hold the Samsung Galaxy S10e in a case.

Q: 9. Full plastic? Which part is made by steel?

A: The Ball head is made of steel. The arms and mounts are techno polymer.

Q: 10. Does this item include wedges or do they need to be purchased separately?

A: No. wedges are sold separately.