Pocket Tripod

Step 7 Done :D

wasnt that easy? now just screw your tripod on, DONT OVERSCREW, you can screw on a nut or wingnut to snug up your camera, or 2 nuts screwed together to stop your camera from going down too far.

you can use it as a normal tripod, a great macro tripod for getting low and it will wrap around anything; signs, branches, chairs (camping chairs...)

give some to your photographer friends too (my friend wanted one)

Comments

[Sean Et Cetera]

What about using duct tape instead of electrical tape? Wouldn't that hold up better or at least improve the grip of the legs when they are wrapping aroudn something?

[theRIAA]

no

[spork969]

it would not improve the grip, but it might be more durable

[theRIAA]

only on the legs, but you have to use electrical tape to hold the legs together. You will never get the duct tape tight enough.

[shakna]

I've actually made a tripod using only duct tape, no etape, and it's worked fine for me for a while... You just need to be patient while applying the duct tape so you get it straight, it can be plenty tight enough.

[xhephaestusx]

the point is etape stretches, allowing for a very tight grip, whereas ductape can't stretch well b/c of its internal fabric - what duct-tape DOES have is a stronger adhesive

@theRIAA: very nice, i've been looking at those "gorillapods" and my girlfriend actually has one - this is that and for cheap! i'm getting up as soon as i press post to make one! i can hardly believe i never thought of this, i'm personally a strong proponent of stiff wire and tape

[scoatw]

I wonder if one could solder the coat hanger to the bolt ?

[theRIAA]

With a propane torch possibly, but it might not hold.

[dafastlife]

my first use of the website thanx works great!

[Lance Mt.]

Bit late but welcome

[Lance Mt.]

Sorry i ment i'm a bit late My bad.. Just read

[oldbogus]

I think you mean "nuts" in this sentence: you can screw on a bolt to snug up your camera, or 2 bolts screwed together as a stop. I gotta make one (or two) of these!