Name: The POD Red Bean Bag Camera Support for Compact Cameras
Brand: The POD
SKU: TPTPTR
Price: 26.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.58 (36 reviews)

The POD Red Bean Bag Camera Support for Compact Cameras

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Top Rated Gear: The POD Red Bean Bag Camera Support for Compact Cameras

The POD

The Red Pod Bean Bag Camera Support from The POD is a durable bean bag camera support that stabilizes a compact camera when braced against a table, car, railing, bench, tree, or any other surface. It's light and compact enough to stay on your camera when traveling and works very well in low light situations where tripods are unwelcome, such as museums, churches, galleries, etc. The Red Pod has a built-in 1/4" universal mounting bolt.

These are great for wildlife photography.  I highly recommend keeping one handy.  I have used one many times, when a tripod is unavailable, or a tripod won?t fit in certain situations.  I can open a window, set my camera on the widow ledge, and click away at a black bear in our woods!

Great for wildlife.

in my experience it is useful for smaller cameras, not for full frame with large lens. 
It is relatively small and lightweight, which is good for travel

good for small cameras

So, I was watching a Jason Vong video the other day?

Those are the fateful words my wallet heard before buying this product and writing a review.

The Pod is something else. I am able to get angles unseen with this thing. Sure, may be great for food photography, but it?s also choice for low profile angles and unique areas like bookshelves and whatnot. 

It?s secure, it?s compact, and it can support almost any body/lens setup. Sold!

I Digs the Pod

This is hard to attach to the camera's tripod mount and is so far off the center of gravity with a neutral lens, it is unusable. It can be used if not attached to the camera like any bean bag, but it doesn't conform well enough to varied surfaces. Don't get me started about the strap around the lens, as that interferes with adjusting focal length.

Oh well, I learned some stuff at a low cost

Excellent solution when tripod is not permitted or you don't have one.  I use this under my Canon 5D Mark IV in cathedrals, museums, and other architecture.  Works great on a wall or fence.  It is lightweight and easily packed.  The hardest part is leveling it, so take your time and use the camera's internal level.  Much easier than rolling up a jacket!

Nice tripod substitute for travel

Have not actually used it in the field yet, but "played" with it here at home.  Seems like it will do what I want, sometimes a tripod is too high and still need to "mount" the camera on something to take the photo, this fits the bill.  I have only tried it with my 24-70 lens, and balances nicely.

Nice "ground" camera mount

Worth the investment

I liked it.  It seemed to work as described.

I liked it.

I like the way it looks, but it is intended as a gift, so I'll let you know how well it serves my friend's needs.

Digital Camera Cushion

Used this while hiking so could leave the tripod behind.  It supports the Nikon D750 w/ 70-200 lens well on uneven surfaces and rocks.  The strap might interfere with small zoom lens, but the strap adds stability to keep the camera in place.  Probably wont use on ledges or narrow edges where the camera can tip and fall.

Handy replacement for tripod in the field

Great alternative to a tripod in many circumstances.  I just went up to Niagara the other day, and it's perfect for sitting on the stone railing supports for longer nighttime exposures of the falls.  A carabiner (not included) lets me clip it onto my camera bag.  It would be nice if it had a quick release for the camera, but that doesn't stop it from being a great addition to my daily gear.

Didn't know I needed it until I had it

I would like to get away from carrying a heavy tripod, so bought two different monopods. They more or less worked, but were still inconvenient. So I bought one of those sacks filled with beans or Styrofoam balls. Darned thing weighed a lot and was still a PITA. Guess it was designed for use with a car. But for a super long lens, it might be more appropriate.

So to get to this "pod", here is my Goldilocks review.Tri and  mono were too hard. Sack was too soft. The pod is just right.  Lightweight. Supports camera (though think it would be stressed to work if you are using long heavy lenses). Does fine with my D-810 using 28-70, 180, 70-200 f/4. 

It's unobtrusive, easy to load and carry. And it does not add much weight to an already overweight backpack. Try it!

Very handy gadget

Great gift. My wife loved this. She’s using it all the time

Great gift.

I caught this on a flash deal and figured what the hell. I got it and realize that I'm whipping this thing out way more than I thought I would. It's a great way to stabilize your camera on awkward objects.

My only complaints are that sometimes it can be tough to find the threading between this and the bottom of the camera. Also, when it's fully tightened, the pod is off center, making it somewhat ineffective. I have to screw it all the way on, unscrew it an 1/8th of a turn and then it's all good.

Using it way more than I thought!

Well with the snow storm that went thru I hadn't gotten around to using pod, so I attached it to my 800 lens and went out and shot some pics of my tree. First let me say I wanted a bigger pod, but this does work, the stud went into my lens foot ok and my pic's look nice and clear, the lens didn't bounce around. So I am happy with this unit but I would of liked it a little bigger. But for the price, it was nice!

For it's size

This is perfect for times when I am shooting alone and cannot carry a tripod.  I have a 400mm lens, and this works great to keep that steady when I need to have a stable surface for the camera.

Works Great!

No more hats or shirts, this is perfect when you don,t have your tripod with you. No more propping your camera up with jackets,hats, or shirts.

No more hats or shirts

I do like it but thought it was going to be a little bit bigger the picture is a little deceiving plus the price was a little steep overall it is just okay  not really to happy with it .

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This was a present for my wife. When she forgets her tripod she always improvises. This platform was the perfect gift for her and she loved it.

A very unique present

This is an easy to use bean bag type mount for my camera.  It attaches securely and enables me to steady my long lenses.  It is also easy to use the camera for low to the ground shooting.

Easy to Use

Attaches easily to the bottom of my camera and balances well on surfaces that aren't flat (even on a chair!). It's a little large for my Fuji X-E2, so I think it's more geared towards larger non-mirrorless cameras. I wish it was Arca-Swiss compatible but that may be asking for too much!

Cool concept and works reasonably well

This product is so well thought out when it comes to a point where carrying a tripod or similar device to mount your camera with zoom lens is impractical. I used the POD recently on a trip to California’s Redwood Forest and then on to Yosemite National Forest with family members and the sheer ease of using this product for myself and the rest of the group being photographed together, made such photos possible.Thanks Adorama for selling me these items. I bought two of them and are extremely happy with them. I use both Pentax K1ii and the K3 cameras and love them both.

Highly useful

This platform works great for low angle shots!

Green Pod Platform

The Green Pod is a perfect accessory for anyone that does not like a tripod. I have two for use with two favorite cameras!  I use it everyday with my cameras. I don't always attach to cameras but have it within arms reach. I use it daily and constantly because it is easy and easily transported on or off camera. Have used similar products and nothing else compares (like filling others with beans, etc)!!!!!!

Treat yourself to The Green Pod!!

I often find myself in places where a tripod either is not allowed or cumbersome to carry.  The POD easily fits in my pack and does not take long to set up.  Does a good job of keeping the camera steady for 2 - 5 second exposures.  If your camera does not have a tilting screen then you may find it difficult to compose shots when it is ground level.  I would recommend.

Just what I needed

I love this little guy. He fits in my pocket and is perfect for those artistic shots I want to do on the ground but need just a little bit of height to accomplish. I use this bean bag in a variety of configurations to get the shots I want but have not tried to attach my camera to it. I mainly use it to stabilize shots.

Great bean bag support

Easy to attach to camera. Size is workable. Performs as expected.

works as advertised

Great for getting down low to take shots! Works well from the can when you need rest on the car window.

Green Pod

 This is a real handy item. If you're in the market for a sand pod for fast set up of your camera to get that shot when you're walking around, this is for you!

Add Arama was great delivery was on time pricing was fair and nothing but good things to say

Great job Adorama

Does what I expected.  Lightweight and easy to transport in or out of bag.