MSM Phone Mount and Adapter

• How to Use Phone Mount for Polar Alignment?

  Please remove the red cap on the backside of NOMAD first Attach the phone mount adapter to the backside of NOMAD by the red cap. How to attach: Align the red screw with the screw hole on the NOMAD and partially fasten it. This next step is a bit tricky: shift the adapter slightly for...

• I am having difficulty mounting the phone mount adapter to NOMAD...

  We have upgraded both the phone mount adapter and the red laser adapter. The laser adapter has been improved with a notch (the flexible slim section) and a longer screw, allowing the mount to attach more securely and providing enhanced stability. To better support these new features, the phone m...

• Phone built-in Compass- Will the phone mount affect my phone’s compass?

  Smartphones use built-in compass sensors (magnetometers), which can be sensitive to nearby metal components. Because of this, some phones may experience slight interference when a mount is attached. This is a common behavior across many metal phone mounts and devices. How to improve accuracy: Po...

• What is the difference between the MSM Phone Mount and the Arca Phone Clamp?

  Both phone mounts can be used for polar alignment. The main difference is in how they are set up and used. Arca Phone Clamp (Arca-Swiss type) This setup requires the phone mount to be removed after alignment: Attach the phone clamp to the wedge or ball head on the tripod Mount your phone on th...