Looking for a mini, lightweight tripod
01-07-18 | 06:36 PM
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Looking for a mini, lightweight tripod
I'm looking for a mini, lightweight tripod.
It will not support a heavier DSLR but only a point and shoot Olympus TG-5. It does not have to extend up very high.
The Joby Gorillapod looks interesting as does the Ultrapod Grip but am wondering if there is anything similar I should be looking at.
I'll be packing this in a small frame back and space is at a premium. Weight is also a concern.
-Tim-
It will not support a heavier DSLR but only a point and shoot Olympus TG-5. It does not have to extend up very high.
The Joby Gorillapod looks interesting as does the Ultrapod Grip but am wondering if there is anything similar I should be looking at.
I'll be packing this in a small frame back and space is at a premium. Weight is also a concern.
-Tim-
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01-07-18 | 08:38 PM
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I have some of the earlier version ultrapods, works well but it is quite short.
01-08-18 | 12:23 AM
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I carry Ultrapod II. Gorillapods were too messy in practice - poor sturdiness per weight. When I combine it with a selfie stick and a light camera I actually get close to a full size tripod, provided it there is no wind or other obstacles.
01-08-18 | 12:30 AM
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The Gorillapod will be more versatile and easier to level the camera on uneven surfaces. I had a lighter duty Vivitar mini tripod with similar bendable legs and it was very handy with my smaller P&S cameras. Only problem was the simple non-articulating head broke, but it lasted at least 10 years. It was much more cheaply made than the Gorillapod.
01-08-18 | 08:36 AM
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Thanks guys. I ordered both theUultrapod and Gorillapod.
They were cheap enough, under $20 each and I can give either or both of them away if I don't like it.
The idea of strapping the thing to a tree or fence post has me stoked. Why didn't I think of that?
-Tim-
They were cheap enough, under $20 each and I can give either or both of them away if I don't like it.
The idea of strapping the thing to a tree or fence post has me stoked. Why didn't I think of that?
-Tim-
01-08-18 | 08:59 AM
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The attaching of the mount to a tree or something is a bit theoretic - more a selling point. You hardly ever do it in practice, I guess because you look for some flexibility for the location of point of view for the camera.
01-11-18 | 10:08 AM
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ultra pod. you can also strap it to a fence post or tree branch. need to find mine
https://www.amazon.com/Pedco-UltraPo...b_title_sports
I have the original
https://www.amazon.com/Pedco-UltraPo...b_title_sports
I have the original
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