“It’s such a benefit for low light and for longer focal lengths. If you want an all-in-one then this is definately the lens to go for. Great for travelling as you only need to take one lens and don’t have to worry about changing lenses in dirty conditions. Highly recommended.” — fergusmacdonald about the Nikkor 18-200 VR
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The Bogen Super Clamp (
The Pod is essentially a fancy-pants version of the classic “beanbag tripod,” a device that photographers have been using for years as a makeshift tripod. The Pod people claim that The Pod “takes the shake out” and is a “breakthrough in effortless camera set-up.” Continue reading my review to find out what I thought of it and to have a shot at winning your own Pod.
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