Can I switch between portrait and landscape without loosening anything? I'm a fiddler, so I need to do this easily with one hand. Also, anyone used this with iPad Air? Thanks.
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Hi Mitch. I own and really love this stand. I'm a musician and Hercules is an iconic name in the music instrument world. To answer you question, yes, you can rotate the holder to suit your view all day long. I do it myself. I also liked that in one stand I can go from tripod to mic stand very easily. My only gripe (and I was going to leave this in my review) is that there is a small "U" shaped rubber piece to protect the exposed edge when in landscape mode and it absolutely needs to be improved upon. I get that it can't be too long on one side, or it will cover the screen, but being U shaped it doesn't come up the back very far and because the back is tapered the thing falls off all the time if you pick it up/walk around with it. It also falls off if you slide the thing around. What they needed to do was make a "J" shaped rubber piece that would go up high on the back end. This would have solved all these issues. Other than that I totally love it. I am not using an iPad Air, so I can't answer that, but I can say there is no way to adjust the depth, so it may be a little loose. You'd have to try for yourself or find someone else on that one. Hope that helps. -Jeff
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No unfortunately it does not. I use the portrait when holding the iPad and landscape to set on the desk. The 6 different positions is very handy.
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In short, not safely. This folio is designed to open in landscape orientation. The hinge only rotates one way, making the whole thing open like a netbook or laptop. The iPad half of the case is attached to the keyboard along the entire spine, so to speak, so there is no other way to rotate the iPad so long as it is in the case. According to at least one online review, it is possible to take the iPad out of the case and lean it in portrait mode against the back of the folio when open. I can't imagine that the manufacturer would recommend doing so, especially since that would leave the iPad unsecured and the back of the case itself (the part designed to hold the iPad, not the keyboard) is just bendable plastic. To the best of my knowledge, the only keyboard folio that allows you to rotate the iPad in its case so you can type with the tablet in either orientation is the Versavu made by Targus. Just be sure to read the reviews on the latest model (for the iPad Air), as the quality of the materials looks and reportedly feels cheaper than previous incarnations. Some keyboard covers permit portrait orientation as well, though most not as well as landscape. This is likely due to the fact that the iPad has magnets along its long sides but not the short sides, so it cannot be secured magnetically in portrait mode.
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For stills, it won't go from landscape to portrait mode, so it's limited for still use. Also, it's spring loaded, so you'll be fighting the spring (unless you remove the spring...) So, probably really only suitable for motion use, or stills where you need to pan with action.
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The key pad is designed for landscape use, so using it in portrait mode makes no sense. This is not really a cover, it is a keyboard that snaps onto the ipad and is hinged to closed over the display. The back of the Ipad is not covered. It does work great.
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Yes, when you loosen the knob you can pretty much turn it any way you want it; 360 degrees and even take it apart. This item is definitively my favorite of its kind; I love it so much I bought the smaller one for my iPhone.
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Sorry...don't know. I only use my digital frames in landscape position. The portrait orientation pics show up in the middle of the screen with some space on either side. I like it that way.
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Re: FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air - Doesn't work with Air 2? Options &#8206;11-09-2014 07:01 PM For the IPad Air 2, if you put a small magnet just above the number 1 key, it will turn on the keyboard. Then you can pair with it. Apparently, the magnet placement on the IPad Air 2 is different. Re: FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air - Doesn't work with Air 2? [ Edited ] Options &#8206;11-10-2014 04:04 AM - edited &#8206;11-10-2014 04:21 AM KYSK, Thanks so much for your comment. I tried a credit card size magnet first, evidently not strong enough to turn on the keyboard. The second magnet (refrigerator magnet) turned the keyboard on instantly. I was able to use the keyboard for the first time this morning after trying a couple of magnets. Now to find the right size magnet setup for a permanent fix. Do you have any ideas on a magnet for a permanent fix?? jon EDIT...the magnet on a chip clip(used to keep open bag of potato chips closed and attach to refrigerator so you dont lose them) is strong enough. about 1/4 inch thick and the size of a dime. It can be attached on either the front or back of folio near the 1 key and stay connected. Looking for a better solution... http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Keyboards-and-Keyboard-Mice/FabricSkin-Keyboard-Folio-for-iPad-Air-Doesn-t-work-with-Air-2/m-p/1333933#M48980
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There are 2 locking levers on the back that allow the arms to slide together and apart, and as the other replies have said, the grippy "fingers" of the bracket are intended to be in contact with the long edges of the tablet, horizontally. Once secured in this manner, you can rotate the tablet to portrait mode, by loosening the thumbscrew and rotating the ball joint 90 degrees. I have a ipad mini, and I had to keep one of my covers on the tablet, then clamp the bracket to the edges of the cover, to insure a snug grip in the portrait orientation.
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Yes, there is. There is a button the the side of the screen that allows you to flip the screen between landscape and portrait.
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If you are using the camera in the landscape mode, can't you just let the cover hang loose and still be able to take a picture? How does the cover fold if you wanted to take a pic in portrait mode?
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Yes, you can move the keyboard and use it in either landscape or portrait mode. The keyboard can easily be moved around as it is magnetic.
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Yes you can. I don't use air gestures on the regular, but I haven't had any issues if I decide to do so.
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There is a turn switch on the end, that activates the Grip Trigger button yes. No it it does nothing to disable the other buttons on the camera, which means that you can switch back and forth, using the body trigger when shooting landscape and the grip trigger when shooting portrait.
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Once you put your hand in the grip, your I pad won't swivel at all unless you change it yourself. I've never had any trouble with ours. My husband likes to hold it in the vertical position while i prefer the horizontal. We've had it for a few years and it still works as well as the day we purchased it.
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I don't have an ipad air but would be pretty sure it would work well. It is very well padded with rubber cushions and my iPad doesn't move when it is in landscape mode. Hope that helps.
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yes, you can use both formats without undoing screws. You will need to undo screws only if you are taking your ipad out.