I learned the single most valuable photography tip in the late eighties from my company’s staff photographer – a large beanbag makes a superb photographic “tripod.” It’s sturdier, lighter, simpler to use, and more versatile than most three-legged supports.
Projects from Make: Magazine
Beanbag DSLR Pod
Make a versatile camera-holding accessory from simple materials.
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Steps
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Step #1:
- I've made two of these BeanPods that have been used on numerous trips and have since been lost. I've decided to make a new, larger one to support everything from the point-and-shoot Canon SD400 to the 20D SLR.
- Photographers know that one of the reasons their photos are consistently superior to the snapshots taken by people like us is that the pro's use tripods. 90% of the pics taken are shot by people willing to risk the clarity of their photos to shaky hands and a swaying body.