Tripod

SideKick360 is a smartphone holder that attaches to a tripod

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When I need to capture a video of something for review purposes, I always grab my smartphone to do it. But trying to find a way to prop up the phone in the perfect angle can be a hassle when you don’t have a holder for it. The SideKick360 looks like the perfect solution because […]

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Tablet atop a tripod – my screen’s bigger than your screen

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AllPuter.com is offering the Tablet / iPad Holder / Mount w/ Adapter Ready for Camera Tripod that transforms your tablet into a tripod-mounted camera with an extra-large viewing screen.  Taking photos of family and friends from a tripod inevitably leads to a small crowd of eyeballs glaring down on the tiny camera LCD screen to review the pictures; everyone wants to check

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Y didn’t I think of that – Giotto’s YTL Series Premium Tripod

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If you love your photography then you’ll know that sometimes a tripod is a must have.  But they’re such a pain to carry around and often too bulky to conveniently take with you just in case you need it.  Well Giottos has just released their YTL Premium Series of tripods. By using a Y-shaped centre

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Gerber Steady Multi-Tool also serves as a tripod

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The Steady Multi-tool from Gerber has the components you’d expect in a pocket tool like this.  It has stainless steel components, fine-edge and serrated blades, screwdrivers (micro and medium flats, square cross), needlenose pliers, wire cutter, and bottle opener.  It also has an unexpected function – a couple of legs that fold out and an adjustable

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SOLOSHOT – Get yourself in the action

Can’t find a camera person willing to film all your heroic exploits?  SOLOSHOT has you covered. The SOLOSHOT sits between your camera and tripod (included) and uses a wireless waterproof armband to track its subject.  It’s capable of rotating 360 degrees with a maximum pan speed of 40 degrees per second. Range is up to

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CineSkates – Get ya (camera’s) skates on

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Just new on Kickstarter but already fully funded in just over a day CineSkates is a set of three wheels that attaches to a Gorillapod Focus tripod and enables fluid, rolling video in an ultra-portable package. “CineSkates can produce shots that have previously been impossible or only possible with bulky and expensive equipment. Here are a

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HandlePod Camera Stabilizer Review

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One of the first good “tricks” that budding photographers learn is that good, sharp pictures often require a tripod, or at the very least, require the photographer to brace him or herself against something solid to reduce camera shake.  Unfortunately, this just isn’t possible in many situations, and otherwise good pictures are sometimes ruined because

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Joby Gorillapod Video gets all bendy for mini camcorders

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Joby’s Gorillapod Video has been designed specifically for mini-camcorders, so you can seamlessly capture video wherever you go. The omni-directional positioning video head allows for easy orientation at any angle, with seamless 360 degree pan and 135 degree tilt. Constructed of anodized aluminum, the lightweight design is engineered for durability and capture on-the-go. The Gorillapod

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Joby Announces Gorillapod Magnetic and Ballhead X Camera Mounts

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Today at PMA 2010 (Photo Marketing Association), Joby announced two new products. The Gorillapod Magnetic and the Ballhead X camera mounts. These products continue the tradition of their popular flexible camera tripod, but add a few new features. The Gorillapod Magnetic contains powerful magnets in its feet, allowing it to be anchored to any magnetic

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Don’t take blurry iPhone pix – Blur Tripod

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Now that the iPhone has a decent camera and video capturing capabilities, it’s time to put an end to those blurrycam and shakycam shots. The Blur Tripod (odd name choice!) comes to your rescue. $14.99 will get you a compact table-top tripod and an adapter that connects to the bottom of your iPhone. I don’t

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Is it a monster or is it a tripod?

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Here’s a quirky product – literally. It’s the DigiDude from Quirky. It’s a portable tripod that you can attach easily to your photo gearbag, so that you’ll have it with you whenever you need it. Just unscrew the head and pop out the retractable legs and you’re good to go. Definitely cute and the price

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