Digital Home Thoughts: Modo Pocket

"If you're not content with balancing your digital camera on a rock or wall when you want a specific perspective, the Modo Pocket may be an ideal solution for your photographic needs. Essentially a small metal kick-stand for your camera, the Modo Pocket attaches to the tripod mount on your camera and includes two movable legs that adjust so that you can get level shots why propping your camera on almost any surface. I'm more inclined to use some combination of my bottle cap tripod and a Gorillapod while out on a hike, but I can see where the Modo Pocket might be another convenient way to help get the perfect shot. At $29.95 this is the most affordable "tripod" ever released by Manfrotto / Bogen."

That looks like a great add-on for your camera. I remember about 6-7 years ago, I was watching some 4th of July fireworks in Baltimore and there was a gentleman next to me who took out a small pen like device from his pocket and opened it out to form a tiny little tropid for his point-and-shoot. It was an excellent addition to provide a little steadiness for photos with fireworks, and if anyone has taken shots of fireworks, you will know that having a steady hand is absolutely key. So I can totally see how this Modo Pocket could be quite useful. And for $29.99, it really does seem affordable for all.