Light weight Bike Pod to create on the road movies « Cycling Around The World – the Blog
Hama has introduced a new mini-pod that can be clamped on the handlebars of a bicycle (or motorbike) so that you can record your ride on video or take pictures .
The Hama Bike pod comes complete with a small ball-head and ¼-inch thread, for a suggested reatil price of €14.99. Dutch cyclists and photographers can order it trough site like www.cameraland.nl or www.cameranu.nl, otherwise have a look at the Hama website for retail addresses.
Road movies made easy
Ever thought about filming a movie on your next leisurely bike trip? Nothing could be easier! The “Bike Pod” clamp tripod from Hama makes it possible. The bracket is designed for all profiles up to three centimetres in diameter and can be instantly fixed and loosened, similar to a cable tie.
The light, 40 gram tripod has a ball head and a ¼ inch thread, suitable for small digital cameras and small camcorders. Anything heavier than e.g. a Canon Powershot G11 ( amore bulky compact camera ) will probably tip over. Don’t try your DSLR!
On the road review.
The Bike Pod indeed as very easy to attach to your bike. Although the inside is covered with a anti-slip surface attaching it to the plain metal of your handlebars will not always work. It tends to tip over and using an extra piece of rubber (e.g. a piece of old tube) will be needed to ensure a steady position will riding. The cable tie system really makes it easy to setup and remove withing seconds!
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