Gorillapods
So I got the new camera, of course I need to start investing in gear so I can narrow down things to blame my poor photos on other than my own inadequate technique.
First on my list: a tripod.
Of course, I find myself wanting to pack as light as possible (something most people might laugh at when faced with my current backpack) and don't want to lug a huge tripod through the city unless necessary . My day job often requires lugging around a rather hefty tripod and I know for my own still adventures, I'd rather not deal with it.
Enter the Gorillapod. It's small, packable, sturdy, and can attach to nearly anything. Sure I'm not going to be able to stand it up in the middle of a crowd to get a shot, but if there's a fence, a sign, or a sturdy mailbox near by, the gorilla can wrap it's lovable little legs around it and hold still so I can get the shot I want.
Added bonus, I grabbed the big guy, the SLR Zoom. Yes, you need to get your own head for it, but it's got the ability to hold even my work video camera still for incredibly long periods of time with no wear, tare, or shifted frames.
They come in sizes for your standard point and shoot, SLR, or SLR with zoom lens, and they've got my endorsement.
