The Pod (From Jessops)

£14.95 from Jessops. Click here for more detail and user reviews.... http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...3100/show.html

From Jessops:

If you're on the road or at home just connect your camera to the universal locking bolt. The Pod's compact design gives customized support for a variety of surfaces and angles.

The Pod has a built-in 1/4" camera screw, non-slip base and comes with removable filling, making it a lightweight, portable and versatile camera support.

Benefits:
Usable where a tripod is not allowed
No instructions or technical support required
You can throw it against a wall and it won't break
Cram it into a backpack or suitcase
No batteries required
You can remove the filling if you really want to travel light then fill it up at your destination
Will not scratch or mark surfaces like a tripod can
Can support a lot of weight
The ideal conversation piece
A unique way of supporting cameras
Can fit into tight spaces
Limited only by your imagination
It floats!


Main Features:
Hang Tab
Infinitely adjustable
Water-resistant nylon
Universal locking bolt
Velcro sealed contents
Non-marking/non-slip base
Industrial-grade stitching

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From me:

I have only owned this for a day so this isn't really a proper review, more of a help to anyone that doesn't have rock steady hands.

When I used it yesterday straight away I thought, this is going to be handy. As it is filled with something like bean bags you can sit this anywhere. I still wouldn't let go of the camera though if balanced on something like a twig. Common sense will tell you what it can sit on on its own.

Lets say you are doing a shot and laying on the floor, The Pod will hold my Canon 550D and a 18-55 lens no problem. Once I attached the zoom lens it becomes to heavy.... if you was to let go. If you have your camera in your hand this is not a problem.

The Pod looks well made and looks robust enough to last a long time.

Any questions just ask.

Here are a few pictures of it....

Cool review Dave.

Thank you Daisy. Do you think you may go and look at one?

I might indeed Dave...but as it's a train journey to the nearest ( ill stocked) Jessops it won't be soon so I will hear more of how you get on with it.

You have to remember my propensity for disaster though and I can already see a million ways in which it could be involved in a horrific camera assassinating accident.

I just hold on to the camera as normal. If there's a place to rest it the camera is rock solid. No more camera shake (While using it that is lol)

I can see that it might be useful in low to the ground shots for me Dave

I did a 'Marcus' and split my left kneecap in two about a decade ago..( Bright pink plaster cast from knickerline to toes for a few months!)

Knees just never forgive and forget.

Ouch. Sounds a painful one. I had green plaster when my left foot got done, then blue plaster when it was redone. I thought of pink but it just doesn't match my eyes.

I wanted black...

..that often does match my eyes.

( I hasten to add that this has nothing to do with domestic violence..except in terms of kitchen appliances)

And microwaves, and fridges

What can I say...they conspire!!!!