QuikPod Handheld Convertible Tripod
by Fromm Works Inc
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of QuikPod Handheld Convertible Tripod
Customer Review: Clever design and incredibly useful.
Summary: 5 Stars
Never again will you have to ask a stranger to snap your photo at some exotic destination. QuickPod at arm's length and the self-timer on hour control literally let you put yourself in the picture. There's even a cool little mirror so you can make sure you're in the picture.
This very clever design weighs a few ounces and with the accessory kit clips to your belt. The accessory clip includes a little set of tripod legs.
You simply need to get one of these. With a lightweight (under 500 grams / 15 ounce) still or digital camera, it lets you put yourself in the picture anywhere. You can also use it to get shots over the crowd or behind you. It's great for bloggers who want to post more interesting stills and videos.
QuikPod is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" inventions and is incredibly useful. You'll wind up buying one or two for yourself and as gifts. In short, a great product.
Jerry
Customer Review: Good idea but junk quality
Summary: 2 Stars
Don't get me wrong. I like this product. After reading an article from the travel section of the news paper, I ordered one from Amazon. I just hate asking strangers for photos. It is a same catagory as asking for a direction. It works really well. Taking photos of my family with me in it. Although, size was little long. Wish it was shorter so that I can put it in my pocket.
Unfortunately, as soon as I got the product, tripod leg fell apart. But company sent me a replacement. During our Disneyland trip, after tenth photo, extender fell apart. Company said, they are sending me a replacement but I haven't seen it for a couple of months now.
Quality is really bad. As other reviewers stated, it is made of cheap plastics.
I wish some quality tripod company come out with their own version (w high quality materials).
Well, now it is a broken junk. Wasted $30 for nothing.
Customer Review: Not bad - needs a little more heft on the mount system
Summary: 3 Stars
This is an O.K. product. Several of the reviews commented on the flimsy mount for the camera - and I have to agree this to be the case. I think with some care it can be made to work for a while without breaking.
The other part that is a little difficult is the "mirror" just below the mount that allows you to see yourself while taking the photo. This only works with doing some adjustments and requires the assistance of someone else. This is because it's impossible to know if the camera is actually coordinated with the mirror and the lens without looking through the viewfinder or LCD display. It's minor - but it would be nice to have an easier way to set it.
Overall, I'm sure I'll use it for its intended purpose for as long as I can.
Customer Review: Perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always been the photographer in my family so I am rarely in a picture. I recently took the Quickpod to Disneyland and now the whole family gets in the picture! I just kept my camera attached to it the whole time. When you don't want to use it, you just telescope it down. Also, if you crop the picture just right, (in photoshop or whatever) sometimes you can't even tell you're holding the camera. Your framing of the scene will always be a little off because you can't look through the camera, but a little tweaking on you're computer afterwards and all is well!
Also, if I need a regular tripod, it does that too! I highly recomend the Quickpod if you are the official photographer of the family!
Customer Review: Sigh
Summary: 2 Stars
I saw this advertised on television to work with small cameras and video cameras. I put my small video camera on this unit and the entire unit bows. I have some pretty heavy camcorders, but this ultra-light consumer camcorder is very light and fits within the weight requirements of the unit. The footage I get from it is shaky and unstable.
And with the small camera... you have to use your camera timer, which can take up to 15 seconds on some cameras (10 seconds on mine) and you're not entirely certain if your shot came out right (this isn't a product problem, entirely user).
My main dissapointment is the video camera discovery. That's $30 down the drain.