Who needs a tripod? Get a nylon bag
This falls under our definition of a feel-good item, but probably not in the way you might think. It has nothing to do with tugging heartstrings; it just makes us feel good because it's evidence that we're not the only clueless people in the world.
(Credit:
Dream Internet)
You'd think that tripods would be among the easier photographic accessories to use, yet some of us are still confounded by them. Finally, there's something that even we can handle: the "Camera Stabilising Bag" (that's "stabilising" with an "s," not a "z," because its British). No screws, levers or tricky angles here--just plop your camera into the nylon sack, which U.K. retailer Boys Stuff cheerily suggests you can fill with "sand, dirt, rice--anything!"
Sure, you could probably get the same thing out of a burlap sack, but that might slightly tarnish your carefully cultivated image as the next Avedon. Besides, it's still better than the uber-dorky "Quik Pod."
think those of us who enjoy doing "guerrilla" style photography would enjoy
this. Of course, I have to agree using a simple burlap sack would probably be
cheaper.
My advice: Use a potatoe burlap sack. It's tougher and able to carry any type of
sand....or rice of your choice.