Is it just me, or

[Steve5D]

I can't imagine what I would use something like that for...

 

[Dao]

I think it try to mimic something like this

Flashpoint Professional Camera / Camcorder Stabilizing Bracket FPGRIP

Good for video shooting.


However, I think that device from ebay is a "New Camera Justification Device". "Honey, my camera broke, I need to buy a new one!"

 

[tirediron]

It appears to be primarily useful for knee-level photography. So you put it into video mode and walk around holding it very low. Why couldn't you just get some child or chimpanzee to do that for you?

Dude... have you seen the price of Chimpanzees recently? Maybe Robbins could get us a deal?

 

[480sparky42 41]

I'd buy one, but I let my License to Be Stupid expire.

 

[Overread18 6]

I can just see someone using a point and shoot/bridge camera with one of these - the handle would weigh more than the camera!

 

[Solarflare]

I dont get why they wouldnt use the tripod mount ... thats actually supposed to manage the weight of camera + lens.

 

[Overread18 6]

But then your camera is upside down and that would be useless. Although honestly its just a product someone has designed, tested and made that likely was tested only a rebel camera with a kit lens as an after thought

 

[table1349]

does this seem like a HORRIBLY bad idea?

Nope, because when it fails it's only a Nikon that is going to get trashed. If it was a Canon body on the other hand, that would be tragedy.:lmao:

 

[robbins.photo]

It appears to be primarily useful for knee-level photography. So you put it into video mode and walk around holding it very low. Why couldn't you just get some child or chimpanzee to do that for you?

Dude... have you seen the price of Chimpanzees recently? Maybe Robbins could get us a deal?

Sure, if you don't mind buying in bulk. And getting them used. Ya.. don't ask.. lol

 

[Derrel]

I dont get why they wouldnt use the tripod mount ... thats actually supposed to manage the weight of camera + lens.

Dude--LOGIC like yours is what kills stupid ideas like this money-grab thing done up in blue aluminum!!! If people thought like you, stupid chit like this accident waiting to happen wouldn't stand a chance on Flea Bay!!!! ;-)

 

[DarkShadow]

The seller has a few negatives and one dudes complaint is his Sb 600 don't fit right and not to buy it but no worry of the weight on the hot shoe. Duh

 

[AlanKlein84]

What are all those holes on the side for?

 

[robbins.photo]

I dont get why they wouldnt use the tripod mount ... thats actually supposed to manage the weight of camera + lens.

Dude--LOGIC like yours is what kills stupid ideas like this money-grab thing done up in blue aluminum!!! If people thought like you, stupid chit like this accident waiting to happen wouldn't stand a chance on Flea Bay!!!! ;-)

Looks like PT was right. There really is one born every minute. And they all seem to have paypal accounts to boot.. lol

 

[robbins.photo]

What are all those holes on the side for?

Aerodynamics, obviously. Lol

 

[480sparky42 41]

What are all those holes on the side for?

Optional beer can holder.