Daily Giz Wiz 793: The Pod
Episode 793 of the podcast
| Subject: | Review of The Pod |
| Released: | Wednesday 25 March 2009 |
| Length: | about 25 minutes |
| Download file: | 793.mp3 (11.6 MB) |
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Short info
Stabilize your camera with The Pod, a bean bag with a universal mounting bolt.
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Detailed information
Link: thepod.ca
Another alternative to the tripod, after the Gorillapod (Episode 151), for stabilising your camera or camcorder. From Canada, "The Pod" is like a bean bag, a waterproof nylon case with plastic pellets inside, and a tripod mount on the surface for attaching the camera or camcorder. The pliancy of the Pod allows the camera to be placed where a tripod is impracticable or not allowed. The Pod is sealed with a stong velcro strip which can be opened for adjusting the amount of filling you want, depending on how firm or pliant you want it to be.It comes in 3 sizes - for small cameras, bigger or DSLR cameras, and the largest for DSLR camera with big lenses. Each size comes in 2 models too, with a centre tripod mount, or off-centre tripod mount.
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How Does It Work?
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Mad Murders The Movies
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Images from the Space Station
Leo's ADD condition is getting worse. He was watching (and re-broadcasting) live images from the Space Station while recording the show.
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