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Video: Custom SLR’s Tripod Christmas Tree
Merry Christmas, photo nerds! Here’s a fun time lapse video of the Custom SLR crew building a Christmas tree out of tripods.
Read More »Custom SLR Adds Fotopro Tripods To Camera Accessory Lineup
Custom SLR is adding tripods to their camera accessory offerings by making Fotopro tripods, monopods and tripod heads available in the US.
Read More »ANYCASE iPhone Tripod Adapter
Bike industry buddy and PR magnate Steve Boehmke has a photo-related Kickstarter project that I had to share. The ANYCASE Adapter is a CNC-machined aluminum tripod adapter for the iPhone and most other Smart Phones. Steve came up with the idea after having to duct tape his iPhone to a tripod to shoot a video […]
Read More »Custom SLR Adds M-Plate Tripod Quick Release To Their Camera Mount System
Custom SLR, creator of the innovative C-Loop camera strap mount has a new product, the M-Plate. The M-Plate is a universal tripod quick release plate that allows you to use the C-Loop camera strap mount while the plate is mounted on the camera. The C-Loop, “eliminates strap interference by repositioning the strap to the bottom […]
Read More »Joby GorillaPod And New GorillaPod Micro At PhotoPlus
I visited with Joby at the annual PhotoPlus Expo this year. In case you don’t know, Joby makes the gorillapod – a line of funky, Gumby-like, ball-joint mini-tripods. The original GorillaPod was a tiny bendy tripod for pocket point-and-shoot cameras. But over the past few years they’ve expanded to cover support for digital SLRs, iPhones, […]
Read More »Spider Camera Holster Mini Review
I photograph a few big, multi-day events every year and it’s always a challenge dragging around all my photo gear and trying to keep my camera comfortably accessible. Anyone who’s ever spent the day with a camera bag and a camera around their neck will know what I’m talking about. Needless to say, I’m always […]
Read More »New Video Tripod Kit From Benro
If you’re like me, you’ve been experimenting with the video capabilities of your digital SLR and discovered that handheld video just doesn’t cut it. You’ve probably also found the tripod you used for still photos isn’t really adequate for video, either. Tripod manufacturer Benro, has an affordable new tripod solution designed to help people improve […]
Read More »Induro Announces New BHS-Series Tripod Ballheads
Tripod maker Induro has introduced a new line of lightweight, inexpensive ballheads for photographers. The new Induro BHS-Series ballheads will mount on most tripods and include Induro’s Dual Locking Quick Release System, one-lever locking, a built-in bubble level and a quick release plate.
Read More »Induro QRT Series Quick Release Clamp
Today, Induro announced the new QRT series quick release clamp for a universal fit with all brands of tripod heads, monopods, and equipment without a quick release system. Based on the Arca-Swiss compatible system with a Twist-Lock mechanism, the QRT quick release clamp also includes a matching QR plate, where the plate can be adjusted […]
Read More »Induro PHT Series 3-Way Panheads
Today, Induro announced the new strong yet lightweight PHT-Series 3-way panheads that are available in three sizes. Some features of the PHT-Series 3-way panheads include a dual quick release locking system with a snap-in quick release plate, three fully graduated scales, a built-in bubble level, front and side tilt and horizontal panning movements, a separate […]
Read More »Induro Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits
Today, Induro announced the new Adventure AKP series tripod kits that come in three sizes. The AKP0 is a four leg section tripod and the AKP1 and AKP2 are three leg section tripods. Some features of the Adventure Series tripods include a three-way panhead with folding handles for easy packing, a snap-in quick release plate, […]
Read More »Ten Cheap Holiday Gifts For Photographers
When we think of gifts for photographers it’s hard not to get stuck on expensive cameras and lenses. Most of us can’t afford to give gifts that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, though. Fortunately, there are lots of cool photography-related gifts that don’t cost a ton of money. To help those of you […]
Read More »Rollei Flexipod 100 Tripod
Rollei announced the Flexipod 100 compact tripod that features flexible rubber legs that can bend and rotate 360°, non-slip rubber feet and a quick release plate. The Flexipod 100 for compact cameras and camcorders will be available January 2011 for 14.95€ in blue, grey, pink, red, and green colors.
Read More »Benro Travel Flat, Travel Angel and Transfunctional Travel Angel Tripods
Benro announced two new collections of tripods, the Travel Angel and the Travel Flat series. The Benro Travel Angel series features the Travel Angel Tripod Kit and the Transfunctional Travel Angel Tripod Kit. The Travel Angel Tripod Kit includes improved features such as a double protective finish, an improved leg locking system, better dust resistant […]
Read More »Joby Gorillapod Video Tripod
“Video Seasickness Be Gone!” Today, Joby announced the new Gorillapod Video tripod for mini and pocket camcorders and point-and-shoot cameras with video capabilities. The Gorillapod Video features a 360 degree pan and 135 degree tilt with the omni-directional video head, a lightweight anodized aluminum design, bendable and wrappable ball-and-socket legs, magnetic feet, and a quick-release […]
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