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(More customer reviews)The Pod had a nice write-up in PC World magazine but, once I tried it, I knew it was going to be practically useless.It had the potential to be somewhat useful, had they taken more time with design and materials.The bag is too narrow, stiff, and unstable.
Once you tilt your camera past a certain angle, and I'm talking maybe 15 to 20 degrees here, the camera's center of gravity hangs over the edge of the bag and the whole assembly tips over.I should also mention that I have a squat, lightweight, point-and-shoot camera.The problem would be much worse with a heavier or taller camera.
When you try to tilt the camera, the beans within the bag shift OK, but the rigid material that comprises the bag itself slowly moves the camera back to another, more upright position.You'll have to wait 10 or 20 seconds for it to settle, then check to make sure it hasn't pushed your frame too far off the mark.
They also chose some sort of filling that isn't stable.Just the pressure needed to push the shutter button is going to cause the beans to shift and the camera to move.You have to use a timer or remote control to make it work properly.
Another not-so-minor point, and I should have thought of this way before I clicked the purchase button, is that you always have to have some kind of stable, eye-level surface or ledge to sit this thing on -- that is unless you prefer your pictures from a bug's perspective.If you are photographing a group of people with "The Pod" resting on a low coffee table, I'm sure you'll get plenty of crisp images of nose hair.Even if there is a high surface around, make sure you don't angle the camera too much or it might topple.From that height, you better hope "The Pod" lands first, while Murphy places his bet with the camera.
So, this is a really useful product if you have plenty of eye-level tables around, you are very practiced with setting your remote timer, you don't mind waiting while the stiff material decides where to point your shots, and you want to tilt your camera no more than 20 degrees.
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Product Description:
The red pod is for larger cameras and camcorders. Weighing less than 1lb, the red pod is ideal when you can't use a tripod but still want sharp pictures. Thepod can be set-up virtually anywhere. If you're on the road or at home just connect your camera to the universal locking bolt, and you're ready to shoot.Specifications:Diameter: 5" ( 12.5 cm) Height: 2" ( 5cm) Weight: 12 oz ( 350 g - as shipped) Mount: 1/4-20 Screw centrally mounted. Max Capacity: Lots. THE pod can be stepped upon by an average male and come outsmiling.
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