Vivitar Steady Pod

 

Vivitar Steady Pod

 

Price : $1.49

Product Description

2 in 1 design for videos and photos 12 positions to change from; easily clicks and locks into positionFits all 35mm digital and video cameras with tripod socket

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 7.8 x 8.2 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0046SKZ1G
• Item model number: VIV-VT-4
  

Technical Details

• Ideal for Digital Point and Shoot Cameras ; Camcorders with Tripod Socket
• 2 in 1 Table Pod and Steady Pod
• The Grip will allow you to record ; view smooth videos and photos
• Table Pod Extends to 4 inches
• 12 Positions to Change From; Easily Clicks ; Locks into Position

Customer Reviews

I recently got a GoPro video camera with lots of mounting hardware to go along with it. But one thing I didn't get was a tripod. Sometimes I just want to be able to walk around point-and-shoot style without having to "wear" the camera. I saw this little gizmo on Amazon.com and for the price, couldn't resist trying it. It's great! while holding it in the pistol grip configuration I can go around and shoot events with more precision than just having it strapped to my helmet or chest or even to my kayak, etc. And when I needed a low-angle shot of people walking by, I just opened the legs and set it on the ground pointed in the general direction. I will also be getting a new Nikon D5100 that shoots video in the very near future. I plan on using this with it, also. The next best thing to a steadicam.

I was looking at another pistol grip style camera holder for my pocket cam (Kodak Zi8) and my daughter's cam (Kodak Playsport Zx3), when I came across this one which also converts into a mini-tripod: 2 devices for the price of one!
Pros:
- it's priced right
- the pistol grip feels really comfortable in the hand
- the tripod has a wide sturdy base and folds up nicely
- appears to be well-constructed, though light and plastic in construction
Cons:
- I wish it had a quick-release mechanism (unscrewing the camera to change batteries or SD media can get old)
- I wish the vertical angle adjustment was more granular (allowed more fine adjustment)
Overall, I really like it and wish I'd had it over the past year and half that I've been awkwardly holding my camera like a cell phone during those long shots.