Comments on: The Gorillapod and The Bottle Cap Tripod Review: Two Go-Anywhere Tripods

By: PicaJet Blog » Blog Archive » Got the Shakes? Tips for avoiding blur when using your digital camera.

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:56:16 +0000

[...] Tip #2: Hate carrying around that cumbersome metal tripod? Try a mono-pod, or better still, a cool twistable tripod called a, “Gorillapod,” or a “Bottle Cap” tripod. The Gorillapod is an ingenious device that allows a photographer to twist the bendable legs onto any surface, like a tree or fence post. While it’s not strong enough to hold a very large camera with heavy battery pack, it is perfect for most other digital cameras. The Bottle Cap tripod, on the other hand, uses a simple pop bottle as a stand. Here’s a great review on both devices. [...]

By: Photojojo » 12 Fantastic Fall Photo Tips — Our Extra-Crunchy Guide to Leaf Peaping

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:58:00 +0000

[...] (4) Use a tripod. Especially when shooting with dusk encroaching, tripods really, really help. (Don’t have one? Make one with a soda bottle, or buy one of the nifty Gorillapods and attach it to a tree branch.) Turn off your flash, set your ISO to 100 to minimize noise (sharper detail!) and start shooting. Experiment with your shutter speed -– a 1-3 second shutter can do wonders, stilling the foliage and the colors, while letting the rest of the world turn into a blur. [...]

By: Thailand Minus 51 Hours at memoirs on a rainy day

Thailand Minus 51 Hours at memoirs on a rainy day — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:12:42 +0000

[...] Total cost? 49.95 USD, which is about 1800 NTD. Cheap. I found some reviews. This site sells them cheaper. [...]

By: Photojojo » 11 Tips for Sparkling Fireworks Photos

Photojojo » 11 Tips for Sparkling Fireworks Photos — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:37:57 +0000

[...] Good fireworks photos require long exposures, and the best way to get them is to use a sturdy tripod. If you absolutely can’t bring a tripod to the scene, do your best to brace your camera against railings, walls, or cars to keep it steady. (Or try a mini tripod!) [...]

By: GlitchNYC » Blog Archive » Happy Tax Day

GlitchNYC » Blog Archive » Happy Tax Day — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:08:53 +0000

[...] Taxes are due by Midnight tonight – which means that the annual scramble to get them done and postmarked begins around, oh, I don’t know, 10pm? Luckily, Sara and I finally got ours polished off a few days a go, but college-style procrastination certainly takes hold of few New Yorkers each year. The giant US post office on 34th and 8th is open till’ midnight, and as you can see in Amit’s photo to the right from last year, it becomes a mob scene of tired New Yorkers, all waiting to turn in their homework. Considering it took 30 minutes to get an express label from the slowpokes there a week ago, I don’t envy those waiting there tonight, but it does sound a lot like a convention: lots of people doing the same thing you are, standing around and chatting. Except, instead of Star Wars or Ccmics, it’s taxes. (P.S. while you’re having a look at Amit’s photos from last year’s tax melee, be sure to check out his and Kara’s awesome review of tiny and ingenious tripods over on PhotoJojo) Share and Enjoy:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

By: fototiller » trypod

fototiller » trypod — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:15:26 +0000

[...] I’ve been wanting to get the gorillapod for a while now, and just haven’t gotten around to it. The folks over at photojojo have this review comparing two mini tripods for your point-and-shoot, the gorillapod and the bottle cap tripod. Check it out! [...]