Interesting gadget

I use a handmade beanbag for camera support whenever I don't wish to carry a tripod. Really handy (and good support for my Kenko, too). I just found this link, quite clever I think!

http://www.thepod.ca/index2.html

Hope it's of interest to someone!

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Hi, I have that item, and use it frequently. it's very easy to carry with you and use in many different situations where you would not want to have a bulky tripod. Thanks for pointing it out.......K.

Canyonlu said:

I use a handmade beanbag for camera support whenever I don't wish
to carry a tripod. Really handy (and good support for my Kenko,
too). I just found this link, quite clever I think!

http://www.thepod.ca/index2.html

Hope it's of interest to someone!

--
Marilu (Nikon 990)
http://www.pbase.com/canyonlu/galleries
Bera-ism: 'If you don't know where you're going, you might not get
there'

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koo22 said:

Hi, I have that item, and use it frequently. it's very easy to
carry with you and use in many different situations where you would
not want to have a bulky tripod. Thanks for pointing it
out.......K.

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Another link to a 'selfmade-able' bean bag, this one filled with sand: http://www16.brinkster.com/pixlfuxa/photos/medizin.htm

Jochen

Hi guys,

How tall or high is this "pod?" Is it possible to shoot at eye-level with it, or is it more like a "table top tripod?" Thanks!

Alex

koo22 said:

Canyonlu said:

I use a handmade beanbag for camera support whenever I don't wish
to carry a tripod. Really handy (and good support for my Kenko,
too). I just found this link, quite clever I think!

http://www.thepod.ca/index2.html

Hope it's of interest to someone!

--
Marilu (Nikon 990)
http://www.pbase.com/canyonlu/galleries
Bera-ism: 'If you don't know where you're going, you might not get
there'

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Thanks for the tip on this one Canyonlu......looks like he had a super idea!
more goodies for my wish list!
Lucy

Hi Canyonlu - thanks for posting this! I viewed the web site and ended up purchasing The Pod for $14.95 from Fred W. at Adorama Cameras 1-800-223-2500 ext. 259. He said it should arrive sometime next week. He also looked up prices for several other items, batteries, etc. and was extremly friendly and efficient. --Carla

Canyonlu said:

I use a handmade beanbag for camera support whenever I don't wish
to carry a tripod. Really handy (and good support for my Kenko,
too). I just found this link, quite clever I think!

http://www.thepod.ca/index2.html

Hope it's of interest to someone!

--
Marilu (Nikon 990)
http://www.pbase.com/canyonlu/galleries
Bera-ism: 'If you don't know where you're going, you might not get
there'

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Hi Alex,

I don't know its measurements, but it looks like perhaps 6 inches or so? I made a simple beanbag of denim and pinto beans, but I like the little tripod attachment in this. When you are carrying a bag of "stuff", the beanbag does att weight, so I'm looking for that new filler they use on kids stuffed toys......kind of feels like styroafoam, but enough packed into some "squishy" fabric that it seems to conform. I wonder if The Pod is filled that way.........haven't even investigated yet.....just saw a link to it somewhere. My husband also attacked a flat piece of acrylic to a tripod for me, and I put my beanbag on that......I really like it as again, my Kenko doesn't droop!!

Looks silly, but it works!

Marilu

alex reynolds said:

How tall or high is this "pod?" Is it possible to shoot at
eye-level with it, or is it more like a "table top tripod?" Thanks!

Alex

koo22 said:

Canyonlu said:

I use a handmade beanbag for camera support whenever I don't wish
to carry a tripod. Really handy (and good support for my Kenko,
too). I just found this link, quite clever I think!

http://www.thepod.ca/index2.html

Hope it's of interest to someone!

--
Marilu (Nikon 990)
http://www.pbase.com/canyonlu/galleries
Bera-ism: 'If you don't know where you're going, you might not get
there'

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Canyonlu said:

I use a handmade beanbag for camera support whenever I don't wish
to carry a tripod. Really handy (and good support for my Kenko,
too). I just found this link, quite clever I think!

http://www.thepod.ca/index2.html

Hope it's of interest to someone!

--
Marilu (Nikon 990)

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Cool. I ordered one right away! Thanks a bunch. This beats hearing endless pleas of "Daddeeee!!! Gimmee back my Beanie Babies!!!" when searching for a bean bag support...

-iNova

Peter iNova56624 said:

Cool. I ordered one right away! Thanks a bunch. This beats hearing
endless pleas of "Daddeeee!!! Gimmee back my Beanie Babies!!!" when
searching for a bean bag support...

-iNova

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Now, Peter, if your kids begin to borrow your Pod as a turnabout...... just take their bluejeans, cut them up, and make another!!

Marilu