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[BnH] - 29 Mar 2006 04:30 GMT
http://www.thepod.ca/

does anyone know who sells em locally ? [in Australia that is]

thanks.
kosh - 29 Mar 2006 08:17 GMT
> http://www.thepod.ca/
>
> does anyone know who sells em locally ? [in Australia that is]
>
> thanks.

I looked at importing them.... unfortunately they would contravene
safety standards for beanbags, as they are held in by velco... you need
a child proofe zipper to distribute them to avoid choking hazaards.

I got a sample however... that I don't use.... offers?

kosh
Rob - 29 Mar 2006 21:55 GMT
>> http://www.thepod.ca/
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> kosh

What was your opinion of the pod (what size) - is there a cheaper
alternative?
[BnH] - 29 Mar 2006 23:17 GMT
Sent you an email.

=bob=

> I looked at importing them.... unfortunately they would contravene safety
> standards for beanbags, as they are held in by velco... you need a child
> proofe zipper to distribute them to avoid choking hazaards.
>
> I got a sample however... that I don't use.... offers?
kosh - 30 Mar 2006 07:30 GMT
> Sent you an email.
>
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>>I got a sample however... that I don't use.... offers?

don't forget to remove the spam form the address.

kosh
Matt - 29 Mar 2006 21:18 GMT
> http://www.thepod.ca/
>
> does anyone know who sells em locally ? [in Australia that is]
>
> thanks.

if you don't need the tripod thread there is always an alternative -
http://www.cam-pod.com/
JackT - 30 Mar 2006 03:20 GMT
My cuz came from Canada last month and I got her to get me one. I found it
not suitable for SLRs /DSLRs as it does not protect or stabilise the long
lens (also out of balance). Ok for compacts though.

So i got myself a campod @ www.cam-pod.com after hearing about it on
dpreview and sydney morning herald icon. Got it delivererd in two days and
very happy with it. It supports my camera/lens much better than thepod and
its Australian made. also use it to protect my equipment in camera bag.
Thepods tripod thread can cause scratches of equip in camera bag  if not
careful.

jack..

> http://www.thepod.ca/
>
> does anyone know who sells em locally ? [in Australia that is]
>
> thanks.
[BnH] - 30 Mar 2006 04:09 GMT
Thanks for the input Jack.

I think I'll grab the Cam-pod too to see how they differ.
I need the ThePod because sometimes when I travel light , I want it to be
really light without missing on some low light shots :)
350D or D50 with kit lens should be quite nice for this pod I think.

=bob=

> My cuz came from Canada last month and I got her to get me one. I found it
> not suitable for SLRs /DSLRs as it does not protect or stabilise the long
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> jack..
werdan - 30 Mar 2006 08:44 GMT
> http://www.thepod.ca/
>
> does anyone know who sells em locally ? [in Australia that is]

How about a heat bag from a local craft market, chemist or Grandma.  They are full of chick peas or
similar and designed for microwaving and applying to sore muscles. They work just as well used as a
camera support.
POTD.com.au - 30 Mar 2006 09:19 GMT
>> http://www.thepod.ca/
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> are full of chick peas or similar and designed for microwaving and
> applying to sore muscles. They work just as well used as a camera support.

That's what I use.

see http://www.potd.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1169

If you go the longer one it will support an SLR with small tele lens also.

Rusty
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