We talked about “The Pod” & the “Gorilla Pod” for steadying your camera. Now here’s a new way to do it!
November 3, 2009 Post a Comment Wednesday, November 4th, 2009, Netcast 953
It’s called the SteadePod Tripod. The Gorilla Pod and The Pod are both good when you have a place to rest or hang your camera. The SteadePod is for when you’re standing with nothing around to brace your camera or yourself. (Filming in an open field, at a parade, etc.) And you can use it in places where you can’t use a regular tripod for your camera or camcorder! This little device is a touch smaller than of pack of cards. Here’s how it works. First attach your camera to the standard tripod screw. Then extend the cable, step on the footpad, pull up to place a small amount of tension in the cable. You now have a steady picture. It’s compact and lightweight. You can use it in low light, long exposure or high zoom situations. It’s perfect for travel, sporting events, hiking, and museums. The SteadePod can be used with still or video cameras but I think it would work best with smaller cameras & camcorders. A ratchet and locking mechanism allows positioning of the camera for a steady picture nearly anywhere between 6” to 6’. A swiveling camera pad enables seamless transitions from portrait to landscape compositions. It weighs less than 4 ounces. The suggested MSRP is $29.95. It debuted to the public at the PDN PhotoPlus Int’l Conference & Expo in October and should be on sale by the time you read this. And hear this DGW episode.
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