Why Carry a Desktop Camera Tripod?

Chris Pirillo — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:56:41 +0000

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I tend to have trouble using a camera when having to set it on my desk. What I need is something flexible – a desktop tripod! It would make the nightmares of getting the right angle go away. The Sunpack Mini-Spider Tripod will only cost you $2.00, so why wouldn’t you want one?

The tripod will hold both 35mm and digital cameras – compact ones, that is. It’s only 5″ long, and weighs a mere 2 ounces… making it a perfect travel companion no matter how light you have to pack. The tripod has three completely adjustable legs, each separate from the other. This makes it easy for you to adjust the tripod any-which-way to get your perfect shot!

This is a great thing to just throw in your camera bag or purse, especially if your camera cannot stand on its own like mine. You can find these in local stores for up to $20.00 – so be sure to get yours online for a fraction of the cost.

The Sunpack Mini-Spider Tripod is not a full-on tripod, but it does get the job done!

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What’s The World’s Most Flexible Camera Tripod?

Chris Pirillo — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:28:50 +0000

What’s The World’s Most Flexible Camera Tripod?

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What am I supposed to do when I need my tripod to be flexible, or to shorten it? Most of them are not flexible in any way. However, the Gorillapod will allow me to wrap it around something if I need to!!

The Gorillapod firmly secures your camera to just about anything — anywhere and everywhere! Unlike traditional tripods, Gorillapods do not require a level or elevated surface for you to take the perfect shot. Each Gorillapod is made up of 30 or more fully articulating ball-and-socket joints. You can bend and twist them into any shape, and they’ll always keep your camera steady! Soft rings and rubberized feet prevent your Gorillapod from slipping in even the toughest environments.

Not only is this thing cool looking, it really works well. I can bend the legs any way I might need to. It will still hold the camera steady. What’s so unique about the Gorillapod is that the legs are completely flexible. They are made of a series of spheres that are tightly interconnected. No matter how many times you rearrange them, they’re still going to be solid and not break. You can make this tripod go into the oddest shapes, and fit into the oddest spaces.

Try doing any of these things with a regular tripod – you can’t! You can have a regular tripod, AND this one. Who says you can’t have more than one? So, if you’re looking for a second tripod (or even a first!), or maybe a travel one – this is definitely for you. It works well, it’s compact, and it’s completely flexible. You can even mount the Gorillapod to your dog’s back and have a doggy cam!

Don’t worry – Wicket got a nice doggy treat at the end of this video.

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