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Joby GripTight Micro Stand Review: (Almost) Perfect Smartphone Tripod
Smartphone cameras aren’t designed for fine photography. But you still need a tripod now and then, to hold a phone for a family photo or keep a shot steady in the dark. Here’s a nifty solution from Joby, maker of the mighty GorrillaPod flexible tripods.
Auto Tracking Camera Mount Lets Thrill-seekers Film Their Own Adventures
If you’re the gnarliest surfer on the beach but prefer to catch your waves at the crack of dawn, odds are there won’t be anyone around to witness or film your exploits. So for extreme athletes lacking friends who wake up before noon, the Soloshot mount lets you capture all your fancy moves without a cameraman.
This iPhone Case Is A Tiny Photography Studio That Won’t Help Your iPhone 5′s Camera
There’s usually a dearth of new iPhone accessories leading up to an Apple event, because most companies don’t want to release a product incompatible with the latest model. Not Manfrotto. Its new KLYP case improves your iPhone’s shots with a much needed mini tripod and large multi-LED flash. But iPhone 5 owners can just move along, because the KLYP only works with the 4 and 4S.
This $6000 Tripod Doubles As A Ladder
The advent of articulated LCD displays has made it a lot easier to snap over-the-head shots at crowded photo-ops. But its usefulness pales in comparison to the cleverly named Tree-pod tripod from Fishbone, which lets photographers and videographers perch three metres high over crowds for the perfect unobstructed shot.
Quick-Release Camera Mount Complements Your Fixie’s Hip Aesthetics
Most camera mounts seem targeted at extreme athletes wanting to record their over-the-top exploits with a GoPro strapped to their bike’s handlebars. But Minoura’s new quick-release mount looks like it would appeal to the hipster community instead, letting them strap their plastic Lomos to their retro fixie bikes.
This Tiny Keychain Tripod For iPhones Will Always Be On Hand
Just like a camera, the best tripod is the one you have with you. There’s no point in spending hundreds of dollars on a carbon fibre set of sticks if they’re inconvenient to carry. The tiny Tiltpod Mobile is designed to attach to your keys, ensuring it’s always close at hand — or at least somewhere in your pocket.






















