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Monsterpod takes your camera to new heights
Tripods are great, but there are lots of places they just won't work. Upside down and sideways, for example. The Monsterpod has no problem there, or on a wide variety of other surfaces.
The Monsterpod ($30) is made from a viscoelastic polymer-based material that's said to be like a rubberized honey. The material will stick to just about any surface for one to ten minutes, maybe even longer. It works when cold, hot, wet or dry, and is waterproof. Mold the 'pod to any position, mount up to a 20-ounce camera, then gently peel the pod off the surface when you're done. When the Monsterpod gets nasty, just wash it off. A handy carrying case is available for another $10; guess you don't want this thing sticking to your pocket.
Can we call it the coolest tripod we've ever seen if it doesn't have feet?
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By mfielden at 12:18 PM ON 07/31/09
The difference between 1 minute and 10 minutes with my $1000 camera could be quite huge - would be very interested in some real world analysis of how this is working for people.
By kolarek at 12:57 PM ON 07/31/09
I still think the GorillaPod is a better alternative to a regular tripod, mainly because it can support more weight and just looks more sturdy. Haven't seen any of them in action though.
By Dan at 2:17 PM ON 07/31/09
Well, CLEARLY this is not intended for expensive/heavy dslrs. But for dslr users, this could be a nifty way of placing off camera speedlights (as long as you finish the shot quickly)
By Dan at 2:18 PM ON 07/31/09
Well, CLEARLY this is not intended for expensive/heavy dslrs. But for dslr users, this could be a nifty way of placing off camera speedlights (as long as you finish the shot quickly)
By Dan at 2:26 PM ON 07/31/09
checked reviews on the ama zon page and it seems sorta lame. Silly putty.
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