Optical stabilization and shake reduction only gets you so far in this day and age. Thankfully, as any avid photographer will be quick to point out, a sturdy tripod can provide all the support you need when working with slow shutter speeds, long exposures, and close-up shots that would otherwise prove difficult to capture on your own. They essentially help steady your camera, affording you the time to make minute changes that could ultimately make or break your final image or video project.

The commonplace tripod has evolved over the years, though. Whereas most tripods once adhered to dedicated devices, there is now a host of capable offerings perfectly suited for the one gadget we have on us at nearly all times: our smartphone. The most recent version of Apple’s flagship iPhone features an 8MP camera and an f/2.2 aperture lens, not to mention digital stabilization and a true-tone flash unit that help it produce some of the best images we’ve seen on a smartphone. Opting for an iPhone is a no-brainer for many of us, but choosing the right tripod to accompany it? Well, that’s a different story. Below are our six favorites, from Joby’s standout to the Manfrotto KLYP.