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Title: Photo aid - am I missing something?
Post by: Highmac on April 07, 2008, 12:29:15 PM
I wasn't sure whether to put this in Tech or in the Greatest Hoaxes so gave it a thread to itself.....   whistling.gif  

7dayshop.com sent me an email offering the Armpod extension device to attach to my camera.



Three questions:
1. I can barely get a sharp picture holding the camera with both hands while leaning against a solid object, so how would I get one when the camera's waving around on the end of a stick?
2. How do you see what you're photographing?
3. How do you push the button to take the picture?

I'm sure you folk can think of more biggrin.gif
I did check the date of the message and it was April 5, so if it's an April Fool joke it's too late wink.gif
Title: Photo aid - am I missing something?
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 07, 2008, 03:20:29 PM
Three answers:
1. Have your subjects stand still. Or make them lean against a building.
2. Bring the pod and camera back inside and look at the little screen in 'Preview' mode.
3. Get the accompanying 'FingerPoke XL MiniPod.' Only £ 7.49 when purchased with a 'ArmPod XL.' Shipping included within the EU.

Next?
Title: Photo aid - am I missing something?
Post by: Gregg on April 07, 2008, 08:47:04 PM
QUOTE(Highmac @ Apr 7 2008, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
2. How do you see what you're photographing?


Mirrors. blink.gif

Or perhaps a more attractive alternative....
Title: Photo aid - am I missing something?
Post by: kbeartx on April 07, 2008, 10:52:42 PM
How does it work?  Magnets, that's the secret.   Devilish2.gif

Magnets are the wave of the future... cool.gif
Title: Photo aid - am I missing something?
Post by: Paddy on April 08, 2008, 08:15:20 AM
Self-timer. wink.gif

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_in...d2e700a88bb650e

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Discover new and unusual angles on objects, views etc. People have suggested all sorts of uses. Some sound safe and some sound risky, some seem like good clean fun and some seem rather dirty - whatever you choose with the ArmPod please be careful not to let go and drop it as we cannot be held responsible for your damage !!
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All sorts of stuff on YouTube if you search on "QuikPod" - including this model for DSLRs and video cams with mirror attached: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5BilcyJ1W4

Only $49.99...
Title: Photo aid - am I missing something?
Post by: krissel on April 09, 2008, 04:10:11 AM
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Get down low to ground level for a new aspect on kids, pets, nature - saves you back ache too !



Oh great, more tools for the weirdos out there.  dry.gif