This summer I went hiking with some friends. I took my camera along in case of photo opportunities, but I didn’t bother bringing my tripod as I had no desire to lug a large, awkward item around with me all day. Towards the end of the day as we were heading back, we could not help but notice a beautiful sunset on our left. In the fading daylight, I struggled to set the camera up on a nearby stump, doing my best to use sticks or rocks or my lens cap to support the camera and compose the shot, setting the timer and joining my friends in the photo. After all the hassle, I ended up with a canted horizon and too much headroom for the subjects.
On this occasion, and many others like it, The Pod would have been a life saver. This beanbag-like contraption attaches directly to the threaded tripod mount on the bottom of your camera. The consistency of the beans allows for easy positioning of your camera, and then maintains the position you set it to.
With The Pod placed between the stump and my camera, it would have taken far less time and effort to compose my shot. They call it a tripod alternative, and that’s exactly what it is. The ideal compact piece of equipment to take along when carrying an actual tripod is just not practical.
Great for steadying your camera during run and gun documentary style shooting when you only have one chance to get the shot, timelapse setup, and for use in those little photo and video emergencies.
The Pod comes in different configurations based on your needs. The RED Pod has the tripod mount directly in the center of the bag, for DSLRs and other small digital cameras. The GREEN Pod is specifically designed for DSLRs with a longer lens, up to about 200mm. The tripod mount is positioned at the edge of the pod, allowing the pod to provide support for the lens and offer easier balancing.
The BLACK Pod is for larger prosumer cameras and has the centered tripod mount. The SILVER Pod is for DSLRs with longer, heavier lenses, and has the off-center mount. Additionally, accessories are available to help balance more unusually shaped cameras, such as a DSLR with a battery grip.
The Pod is in-stock and available to purchase online at Filmtools.com or at our store in Burbank, CA.
