The difficulty of taking photos while walking
I mainly the DJI OSMO POCKET 3 to film on my YouTube channel "Setouchi Ambience." I hold the camera in my right hand and an umbrella in my left. In the rain, I walk around Japanese gardens, temples, shrines, etc. in this style to record the sounds of rain.
However, there are moments when I suddenly think, "I want to capture this composition in still form." For example, there was a deer scare
However, even when I shot with the OSMO POCKET 3 held in my right hand as still as possible, when I checked the footage later, I even the slightest movement of my hand . "That's a shame..." I thought to myself every time I edited the footage.
Looking for a tripod that can be placed even when both hands are full?
While shooting video, both hands are occupied with the umbrella and camera, so I a tripod that I could quickly set up without using my hands , so I decided to look for one on Amazon.
While comparing a few options, one that caught my eye the KraftGeek JustTap Tripod (MagSafe compatible) . This tripod has a unique mechanism that allows the legs to automatically open by simply tapping the button at the bottom against the ground.
Pochip
It felt like the perfect fit for my style of "quickly placing it down while walking and taking pictures." What's more, it's MagSafe compatible, so the fact that you can secure the device with a magnet was also appealing.
However, the problem was that it was only for smartphones.
However, what made me hesitate to purchase this tripod was that it was originally designed specifically for smartphones.
If it had a 1/4" screw, I could easily attach the DJI OSMO POCKET 3 and use it, but this tripod does not have a model with a 1/4" screw. The lineup is limited to two types: a "clip type" for securing a smartphone and a "MagSafe type."
The DJI OSMO POCKET 3 does not have the MagSafe function, so this tripod alone cannot achieve my goals.
I thought to myself, "It probably doesn't make sense to attach a smartphone to this tripod and then attach the DJI OSMO POCKET 3 to it..." and continued to search for review videos of this product on YouTube and for alternatives on Amazon again.
The solution was a magnetic mount base
After some research, I found the K&F Concept Magnetic Mount Base for Osmo Pocket 3. This is a part that attaches to the OSMO POCKET 3 and allows it to magnetically connect to MagSafe compatible accessories.
Pochip
However, the "arrangement of magnets" in MagSafe varies slightly depending on the product. If the magnetic poles are not aligned correctly, the connection will not only not work, but will be unstable. In other words, there is a "compatibility issue."
However, after reading reviews and comparing it with several other products, I finally decided to purchase K&F Concept mount base
The ideal combination is complete
The results were even better than I expected. the KraftGeek JustTap Tripod and the K&F Concept Magnetic Mount Base connected securely, just like the genuine parts.
It stays firmly in place even when a little force is applied. With the OSMO POCKET 3 attached, simply tap the button at the bottom of the tripod on the ground and the legs will open and stand on their own. Now, when you're walking and want to capture a still image you can do so without using both hands.
*Please note that there will be a noise when the legs open. If it is quiet during shooting, this sound may be picked up by the microphone.
For future shoots
I haven't actually used this new equipment yet, but it looks like it will be a very encouraging item that will eliminate the slight frustration of camera shake that I've had up until now.
In the future, I would like to use this tripod to more carefully capture the beauty of sound and scenery in still compositions, such as the sound of rain in a Japanese garden or the sound of a deer scare in a foggy forest.
summary
thing about photography equipment is not that it is "good just because it is expensive," but whether it suits your photography style . By creating a system that allows you to easily set up the equipment while walking, as in this case, you can reduce stress while shooting and broaden the scope of your expression.
Please look forward to my upcoming videos to see what changes the new equipment will bring to my footage.
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