SmallRig has released the VT-09 Octopus, a flexible tripod for vloggers. Flexible tripods are nothing new, but this compact device might be something to consider for shooters on the move. Let’s have a look at what this versatile camera support can do. Effective camera placement and shot rigging is a form of art. Over the last 134 years of filmmaking, countless products and DIY tricks have been invented to help get our cameras in the right spot. It really doesn’t matter how you do it, but the experience is a lot more fun when it’s really easy. That’s precisely what the SmallRig VT-09 flexible tripod is all about. It is intended to keep small, lightweight cameras and phones exactly where you want them, effortlessly. Image credit: SmallRig VT-09 Octopus A multipurpose support like the SmallRig VT-09 is perfect for small mirrorless cameras, action cameras, and smartphones. It can function as a stand-alone tripod, wrap securely around a pole, or be used simply as a support handle. VT-09 with phone holder / 12 wire core The tripod consists of 3 high-elasticity TPE wrapped legs, a 360° ball head, and optional phone holder accessory. Each leg contains a core of 12 tightly twined flexible aluminum alloy wires. This makes them easy to position while being sturdy enough to maintain a double bending shape. SmallRig’s nylon fiber wrapping is highly elastic, skid-resistant, and textured to make it comfortable to hold in the hand. Image credit: SmallRig The ball head offers a 360° angle...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 23 August, 2022