Paper clip tripod: Use only when desperate
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Main picture by Photojojo with guest appearance by Microsoft's Clippy)
Besides holding sheets together, the humble paper clip has plenty of other uses. Not only is its slim tip great for poking at small reset inserts on gadgets, we're pretty sure MacGyver can jump-start a car with it. Now, you can add one more use to the paper clip's resume.
Inspired by the paper clip iPhone stand on Lifehacker, the folks at Photojojo have twisted and bent a clip into a contraception that can hold a point-and-shoot. However, given that the bottom of the stand is flat, we're not sure how well it'll support your shooter on uneven surfaces. For that purpose, we think we trust the Gorillapod more.
Nevertheless, if you need to prop up your camera the next time but don't have a tripod, try searching around your desk.
(Source: Crave Asia)
- by austind_05 October 9, 2009 12:34 PM PDT
- "...have twisted and bent a clip into a contraception that can hold a point-and-shoot"
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- by atomD21 October 9, 2009 1:55 PM PDT
- I think the other way would be rather uncomfortable...and not very medically sound.
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- by Gianni_Simplicio October 12, 2009 8:57 AM PDT
- Ha. Paper clip contraception... ew.
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(3 Comments)I think you mean a contraption. Or maybe not. Now that would be REALLY impressive, heh.
Still don't know why a point-and-shoot needs a tripod at all. Or how a 1g paperclip is supposed to keep my 8oz camera stable.