The Pod [What I use]
September 25th, 2008 by Dan BodensteinSometimes, a tripod is just not possible, or needed. Sometimes you just want something to steady the camera while you lean on a nearby surface. Many of the wildlife preserves I visit have boardwalks that also have railings. What I need is something that can steadying the camera on the railing. I tried bean bags, but they were awkward to deal with. Enter the Pod.
The Pod (Red)
Put simply, the Pod is a bean bad with a bolt attachment that attatches to the standard tripod mount on most cameras. The Pod comes in different colors, but those colors have meaning. Each color is a specific design difference, whether specializing for point and shoots, or video cameras, or for a standard DSLR.
I use the Red Pod for my camera. I often attatch it to my zoom lens mount, rather than my camera. The Gree Pod has the mounting bold to the rear, to allow shorter lenses to rest on the pod, while allowing the camera to remain steady.
The Pod has a velcro bottom, which allows you to increase, or decrease the amount of pellets inside the pod. By adding pellets, you make the pod more firm. By removing pellets, you can make the pod more loose and forming. For example, if you are placing it on a rocky surface, rather than a railing, less pellets may be best to allow the bottom ot conform to the shape of the rocks below it.
The pod can also support the weight of the entire camera. This means you can prop the camera up on the pod, set the time, and get in the photo yourself. According to their own web site, the pod can support the weight of a average male. Sturdy little thing.
The Red Pod retails for $24.99, while the Green Pod retails for $26.99.
To Learn more about the Pod, visit their web site at www.thpod.ca
Check out the Pod Store for more options and pricing.
Comments
I’ve been using all sorts of things to set my camera on when a tripod isn’t handy or accessible.. This is perfect!
Thanks for the heads up.
i have been thinking of taking my photography up a note; probably next year & i am thinking of buying a tripod, does it make photography, espically landscape much better? the stability?
i definitely need some information & suggestions im still learning
Chloe, a tripod will definitely make your photographs better. Even wildlife photographs.
The best way to learn, is to take photos. Shoot everything and anything. Post them to services like Flickr and get real world responses.
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