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- Convex self-image mirror. U.S. Patent 7,684,694
- Retracted size - 455mm (18 in) / Extended size - 1350mm (53 in) Weight - 250 grams (9 oz) Tripod mount - Universal 1/4-20 screw
- Quick release camera mount
- Load tested to 28 lbs. Recommended maximum camera/lens weight 5 lbs
- Airplane-grade aluminium, ABS high impact construction and waterproof
- Locking swivel head
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DSLR’s are great for taking professional quality pictures, but what if you want to be in the shot?With the QuikPod DSLR Tripod, you can capture excellent self-portrait images or videos. All you need to do is hold the extended QuikPod with a camera attached, and properly framed photos and videos are captured with ease! You can use your camera's self-timer, remote control, or leave it on video mode and capture still frames later if desired.It's perfect for casual or serious photographers, for sports and even seeing over the busy crowds at weddings, concerts and parades. The QuikPod can be used in art galleries & museums, where tripods are not allowed. The product can also be used as a human tripod for slave lighting. The QuikPod DSLR is lightweight at only 8 ounces, with locking swivel head and comes with hiking clip, rubber foot adapter and wrist strap with machined aluminium end, as well as carry bag and body gel pad for extra support!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I hate asking people to take my picture when I am off playing tourist. For most people, "composition" means framing someone smack dab in the middle of the screen. Not exactly the essence of creativity. And all too often they don't hold the camera straight and steady. Oh, the horror!
The Quikpod Pro is an excellent accessory for lightweight point 'n shoot cameras, especially the newer generation with wide-angle lenses. It extends 18.5" Hold it at arm's length and you can get you and a lot of scenery in the picture. And it is a lot easier to carry the Quickpod Pro around than a tripod. I wanted something heftier, though, and decided to give the Quickpod DSLR a try.
Its very big brother, the Quikpod DSLR claims to be able to handle DSLRs and other cameras weighing up to 8 pounds. It collapses to just about the extended length of the Quickpod Pro, about 18", and extends to a mind-blowing 53".
I tried it with a 3+ pound DSLR and the Quickpod DSLR held it at full extension without bending or bowing. However, that weight at the end of a 4.5 foot handheld boom is difficult to manage. Quikpod includes a gel pad that you can use to hold the unit against your abdomen or chest for more control. It comes in handy.
With a lighter weight camera, however, the Quikpod DSLR shines. Take off the zoom lens from your Nikon or Canon and use it with a fixed length lens. Or use it with point 'n shoot that has a rotatable display for some really wow shots, like several feet about your head in a crowd. (The bummer, of course, is that you'll have to use the self-timer unless you have one of the few point 'n shoots that has a remote control.)
You can get high and low viewpoint shots.
The Quikpod DSLR is well engineered and well=made. The sections are held firmly by fiction clips and the camera mount is detachable. The part that attaches to the camera has a non-skid surface which keeps the camera in place, provided that the camera bottom is actually even. I tried it on one Canon Powershot where the designers had engineered a tiny ridge into the bottom for some unknown reason. Not a wise idea when using this unit, though fabricating a shim wouldn't be difficult.
Adding greatly to the versatility of the unit is a replaceable bottom cap. You can screw in one cap that allows attaching a lanyard or use one specifically intended to convert the Quickpod DLR into a monopod. That is a very slick concept and the unit works quite well as a monopod.
There's also a tiny mirror thingie on the head, ostensibly to allow you to more or less frame your image. That part doesn't work all that well, but it is much better than nothing. Be careful, though: the mirrored surface scratches and abrades easily.
In addition the gel reset mentioned above, the kit includes a carrying case, a metal end cap, lanyard and a belt clip that I haven't figured out how to use yet.
The unit is expensive, perhaps more expensive than it might be. But the options for holding a fairly heavily camera far from your body without using a tripod are limited. So it's the Quikpod DSLR or what? Both the Quikpod DSLR and the Quikpod Pro deserve space in your kit. You can always choose which one to take with you on a specific outing based on what you think you'll need, but rest assured: you'll be glad to have one of these units with you any time.
Jerry
The Quikpod Pro is an excellent accessory for lightweight point 'n shoot cameras, especially the newer generation with wide-angle lenses. It extends 18.5" Hold it at arm's length and you can get you and a lot of scenery in the picture. And it is a lot easier to carry the Quickpod Pro around than a tripod. I wanted something heftier, though, and decided to give the Quickpod DSLR a try.
Its very big brother, the Quikpod DSLR claims to be able to handle DSLRs and other cameras weighing up to 8 pounds. It collapses to just about the extended length of the Quickpod Pro, about 18", and extends to a mind-blowing 53".
I tried it with a 3+ pound DSLR and the Quickpod DSLR held it at full extension without bending or bowing. However, that weight at the end of a 4.5 foot handheld boom is difficult to manage. Quikpod includes a gel pad that you can use to hold the unit against your abdomen or chest for more control. It comes in handy.
With a lighter weight camera, however, the Quikpod DSLR shines. Take off the zoom lens from your Nikon or Canon and use it with a fixed length lens. Or use it with point 'n shoot that has a rotatable display for some really wow shots, like several feet about your head in a crowd. (The bummer, of course, is that you'll have to use the self-timer unless you have one of the few point 'n shoots that has a remote control.)
You can get high and low viewpoint shots.
The Quikpod DSLR is well engineered and well=made. The sections are held firmly by fiction clips and the camera mount is detachable. The part that attaches to the camera has a non-skid surface which keeps the camera in place, provided that the camera bottom is actually even. I tried it on one Canon Powershot where the designers had engineered a tiny ridge into the bottom for some unknown reason. Not a wise idea when using this unit, though fabricating a shim wouldn't be difficult.
Adding greatly to the versatility of the unit is a replaceable bottom cap. You can screw in one cap that allows attaching a lanyard or use one specifically intended to convert the Quickpod DLR into a monopod. That is a very slick concept and the unit works quite well as a monopod.
There's also a tiny mirror thingie on the head, ostensibly to allow you to more or less frame your image. That part doesn't work all that well, but it is much better than nothing. Be careful, though: the mirrored surface scratches and abrades easily.
In addition the gel reset mentioned above, the kit includes a carrying case, a metal end cap, lanyard and a belt clip that I haven't figured out how to use yet.
The unit is expensive, perhaps more expensive than it might be. But the options for holding a fairly heavily camera far from your body without using a tripod are limited. So it's the Quikpod DSLR or what? Both the Quikpod DSLR and the Quikpod Pro deserve space in your kit. You can always choose which one to take with you on a specific outing based on what you think you'll need, but rest assured: you'll be glad to have one of these units with you any time.
Jerry
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I've very impressed with the QuikPod DSLR. I have a fairly heavy Nikon D80 with a zoom lens and there's no problem with the weight. While I will certainly try self portraits, I think this will come in very handy at many of the museums and historical sites I visit frequently. I'm already thinking of some very creative ways to use this device!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this to replace my Xshot (search amazon), this one has a LOT more sturdy design and build, and works just as advertised, I am using it with an relatively heavy Canon A640 and has no problem at all, never tried with an actual DSLR but I think it is more than capable of holding one. The only downside would be the price, maybe if they could make it cheaper I would give it 5 star.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant for snowboarding
Went away recently on a college ski trip and thought that it would be a brilliant time to try out my Quik Pod. I managed to get some absolutely stunning video footage. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J Miller
Quik Pod for Go Pro- excellent!!!!
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Published 2 months ago by CameraGadgetGuy
Brilliant Product
This is a brilliant product, and very, very durable. My friend recently brought one so we could use it to try and capture some great images. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joe Twain
Cheap parts
This is poorly manufactured. The mount where you attach your camera broke easily. Its cheap plastic. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Christopher Lanuevo
Quick Pod Pro
I like the snap on mount that's provided with the quick pod. Made it really easy to take a pictures or just use it as a portable mono pod. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nińo Dennis
ALMOST PERFECT!
I bought this device for carrying my GoPro HD Helmet HERO Camera on. It is just what you need for creating interesting camera angles while flying paragliders or other ultralight... Read more
Published 7 months ago by BODI
mirror was badly scratched-bought brand new.
I bought this, brand new, everything was as it was advertised.
Works perfectly except for the reflective mirror. Read more
Works perfectly except for the reflective mirror. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Leon
Perfect
This is great for filming powered paragliding adventures, or whatever. The telescoping, and pivot features make it easy to adjust to your needs.
Published 11 months ago by D. Kraft
Good Concept, Poor Execution
On the box it says that it can hold up to 8 pounds, but then on the instruction page inside it says it can hold a maximum of 2 pounds. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mica Hale
Good for my purposes
I purchased the QuickPod for use with a Canon S90 which is pretty light. If I were to use it with a camera much heavier, I would be nervous about using it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by JD
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