Stringpod - DIY Pocket Sized Tripod Alternative
Mar.06, 2009 in
Photography Tips
The following video shows you how to make a quick and cheap pocket-sized camera stabilizer out of a piece of string, a bolt and a washer (you can even leave out the washer and just put a loop in the bottom of the string and put your foot through that).
Useful in a pinch but if your looking for something a bit more sturdy, here are a few tripod options from Amazon:
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April 21st, 2009 at 11:20 pm
[...] A winner in terms of portability (easily pocket-sized) and cost, you might want to make yourself a stringpod. It’s not going to offer the stability of a proper tripod but in some situations it might [...]