Camera Accessories For the Best Group Holiday Photos


Updated 11/15/10 5:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Camera Accessories For Taking Group Shots

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and that can mean lots of reunion time with family and friends. Make the most of your group photos with these camera accessories that will help you get the best angle, light, and stability without making someone play photographer. Best of all, these accessories are cute and portable enough to throw Read more

Four Useful Tripods For Those Group Holiday Shots


Updated 12/18/08 2:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Four Useful Tripods For Those Group Holiday Shots

There's nothing worse than gathering your family in front of the Christmas tree or your group of friends on New Year's Eve and sheepishly looking around to figure out which person you care about least so they can take the photo. Sure, tripods are great for keeping a shot steady, but my personal belief is that they were invented to eliminate awkwardness. Don't make someone feel left out in the Read more

Bottle Cap Tripods: Love 'Em or Leave 'Em?


Updated 04/14/08 3:36 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 11 comments

Bottle Cap Tripods: Love 'Em or Leave 'Em?

As a dedicated Gorillapod user, I really don't need a bottle-cap tripod, but I feel like I'm seeing them everywhere lately, and they seem like they'd make a great gift for my friends who appraise my Gorillapod as "neat," but I can tell they're totally thinking it's a nerd-core item to own. But here's the thing — novel and convenient, bottle-cap tripods, like this one, seem like a good idea, Read more

Versa Flexible Tripod: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 01/16/08 12:41 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 31 comments

Versa Flexible Tripod: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

Traditional tripods are usually large, hard to carry and aren't that great to look at. Thankfully companies like Versa are coming out with small, flexible tripods that are great for hands-free photo shoots. I've seen similar models like this design including the all terrain tripod, but I've never seen such a bright color selection before! Would you ever consider using one of these tripods for Read more

Folding FOZI Tripod: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 01/08/08 9:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 24 comments

Folding FOZI Tripod: Love It or Leave It?

Why lug around a heavy tripod for your camera when you can use the ultraportable FOZI tripod by Timetable? Featured on Wired, the FOZI consists of three plastic cutouts that connect together to form a steady support for most compact cameras. Use this tripod to hold your camera at four different angles and easily stow it in your purse when it's not in use. Available in pink, red, blue, black, Read more

Boomtune Tripod iPod Speakers


Updated 09/07/07 9:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 15 comments

Boomtune Tripod iPod Speakers

Wouldn't you agree that this iPod accessory mimics the traditional camera with tripod set-up? Recently announced by Focal Corp Japan, this three-legged Boomtune Mini speaker system, which by the way is named "Julia," connects to the iPod via a 3.5mm stereo plug. Straight from New Launches, two of the tripod legs come with speakers while the third operates as the battery compartment. Unfortunately Read more

Add Goodies To The 'My Favorite Gadgets' Group


Updated 05/15/07 4:49 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Add Goodies To The 'My Favorite Gadgets' Group

Thanks to TeamSugar user japokie for finding and geek gearing this unique tripod so we could all check its neat features. Use your imagination to twist and bend this all terrain tripod for hands-free photo shoots. It is extremely lightweight and will stay in place with its quick-release plate and lock ring. The large version can hold up to 1.75 lbs. and is great for video or SLR cameras ($45), Read more

Go-Go Gadget Arm With The New Quik Pod


Updated 06/20/10 6:14 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Go-Go Gadget Arm With The New Quik Pod

This is totally one of those, why didn't I think of that inventions. You guessed it, the world's first extendable hand held tripod is now on the market, ladies and gentlemen I bring to you the Quikpod! All jokes aside this gadget is kinda like an umbrella- it's always good to have one on you because you never know when you're going to need it! Like when you want to get that perfect head shot of Read more

5 Ways to Live Stream a Wedding


Updated 04/30/12 7:06 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Live Stream a Wedding or Event Online

When a loved one can't attend your wedding, consider live streaming any part of the ceremony or festivities so far away guests can still celebrate practically in person. From video calling to live video channels, these five services enable you to live stream a wedding: Skype: One of the most well-known video-calling services, Skype is a great free option if you are just trying to include one Read more

Get Studio Style With a Photographer's Floor Lamp


Updated 04/05/11 10:01 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Photographer Tripod Floor Lamps

I've been focusing on decorating my living room lately and striking a few things off my wish list. One purchase I've been considering is a photographer-style tripod floor lamp. I do have a nice floor lamp right now, but I'm looking for something with a more interesting, statement-making shape. So I think it's just the thing. The only trouble is most of those that I've come across are Read more