The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform
The Green Pod from The Pod is a bean bag that serves as a camera platform for DSLRs with zoom lenses up to 200mm long. The Green Pod is constructed of sturdy nylon and filled with plastic pellets, which can be removed and added in order to customize the Pod based on your specific camera/lens and the requirements of a particular shot. The stable camera platform is ideal for shooting outdoors from unpredictable surfaces.
The Green Pod features a 1/4"-20 screw at the edge, enabling you to mount a camera with a zoom lens. An included adjustable strap can be threaded through the pod's loops in order to secure the camera's lens to the bean bag. The 0.75 lb bag is small and light enough to travel with your everyday gear, ready for any opportunity to support your camera.
The Green Pod is sealed with a strong hook & loop fastener that can be opened and closed as many times as needed. You can change out the plastic pellets for any other stuffing. With a green vinyl bottom and water-resistant nylon shell, the Green Pod is suitable for use in rainy conditions. It's strong enough for a full-grown man to step on with no ill effects.
- Malleable shape allows you to set up the Green Pod on any surface, such as benches, cars, ledges, rocks, the ground, etc.
- A hook & loop position pad on top of the Green Pod reduces camera slippage
- Straps can also be used to attach the Green Pod itself to a rig or other object
- Non-marking, non-slip base
| Dimensions (Diam. x H) | 5 x 2" (12.7 x 5 cm) |
| Weight | 0.75 lb (0.35 kg) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (6)
- Lightweight (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Travel (6)
- Home (4)
- Video (4)
- Wildlife (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Perfect for tricky setup situations!
The Green Pod is a fantastic tool for those situations in which a tripod won't work but you don't want to balance your camera in an unsafe location. I can't tell you how many times...Read complete review
The Green Pod is a fantastic tool for those situations in which a tripod won't work but you don't want to balance your camera in an unsafe location. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to get a self-portrait on the trail but the only place to set up the camera was on a rock - this solves that problem! Easy to use and lightweight, so you'll barely notice it in your backpack. My only complaint is the shape - it might be better designed to contour to the bottom of a camera, rather than its current design, in which the back of the camera hangs off the edge a bit. Overall, great inexpensive purchase to throw in my bag for hikes, travel and landscape shoots!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Seems to do the job
Would have given this 5 stars, but the tripod screw didn't left my GH1 misaligned... A twist-tie around the bottom of the screw remedied the situation, but would rather not have to make...Read complete review
Would have given this 5 stars, but the tripod screw didn't left my GH1 misaligned... A twist-tie around the bottom of the screw remedied the situation, but would rather not have to make this adjustment.
Certainly adds a lot of stability.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor
- Safari
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
Would have given this 5 stars, but the tripod screw didn't left my GH1 misaligned... A twist-tie around the bottom of the screw remedied the situation, but would rather not have to make this adjustment.
Certainly adds a lot of stability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Convenient
- Easily portable
- Handy
- Light weight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Odd places
- Stabilizing
- Supporting Camera
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
Had this before and literally "the dog ate it". Had to get new one!!
This little item is light weight, easy to carry and comes in handy in the most unusual places when you can't or don't want to carry a tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Small to carry
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- When tripod is not there
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
When you need to staedy your camera and a tripod is not practicle, the Green Pod is a perfect "bean-bag" type stabilizer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Adjust
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
The Green Pod is a fantastic tool for those situations in which a tripod won't work but you don't want to balance your camera in an unsafe location. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to get a self-portrait on the trail but the only place to set up the camera was on a rock - this solves that problem! Easy to use and lightweight, so you'll barely notice it in your backpack. My only complaint is the shape - it might be better designed to contour to the bottom of a camera, rather than its current design, in which the back of the camera hangs off the edge a bit. Overall, great inexpensive purchase to throw in my bag for hikes, travel and landscape shoots!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Protectively soft
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
I have used the pod as a protective device. It can protect a longer lens by being a support/cover on a railing..etc to lay on. The loops on the pod used for the strap can be useful with other bindings. I'm finding that it would be nicer to have the threaded screw longer making it easier for attachment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
I use it with my Nikon with a 200mm lens.
It makes it very stable on odd surfacs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches easily
- Good Stability
- Well made
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Safari
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
I used the Green Pod with a Canon 50D and their 18-200mm zoom lens. The Green Pod is the prefect size for this camera lens combination. It is well made and easily attaches to the camera. It allows easy stabilization of the camera on nearly all surfaces, especially uneven ones. I used the device when standing up through the sunroof of a 4x4 and while shooting through an open window. I would especially recommend the Pod for safari shooting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
I bought this to use on shoots that I can't bring sticks to. I often shoot bands in clubs and have often wanted to make use of ledges, bars and table tops because it can be very difficult to shoot in such a small space when on sticks (or they don't permit it at all). I used it last night to film a band and set it on the table top at the bar and it worked fantastic. After receiving it, I put it on my dashboard and drove through Malibu Canyon and got some great car shots of the canyons. Great when you wanna be a bit gorilla or covert in a club setting or anywhere you can't drop sticks. Money well spent!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
The Green Pod is is a GREAT idea! I use it for still shots and video on uneven surfaces where a tripod won't work. My DSLR balances perfectly on it and it also works with my HD camcorders as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
I was disappointed to find out that my camera would not align with the mounting strap after screwing the base of the camera onto the Pod. This made strapping the lens to the Pod, so you're able to pick up both camera and Pod together as one unit, impossible. I did not use it for the whole ten days of our photo safari.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Macro
- Travel
Comments about The Pod The Green Pod Camera Platform:
Useful product. Stableizes my DSLR camera very well. I've been using it to take macro pictures at ground level.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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