View Full Version : Camera on Leki Pole... Help!
RITBlake
02-06-2009, 02:16
Guys, the other night I came across a site that sold a little widget that would allow you to attach a camera to the end of your trekking pole to do self photo/video.
Now I can't find the link and I'm leaving for San Diego tomorrow. Anyone know the site or the product?
Desert Reprobate
02-06-2009, 02:24
Is this what you are looking for? http://thestickpic.com/orders.html
RITBlake
02-06-2009, 02:29
Is this what you are looking for? http://thestickpic.com/orders.html
Whiteblaze.net never ceases to amaze me. Thanks mate, that's exactly what I was looking for.
damn, cool thing,
after taking apart a broken tripod, i tried glueing the part for the camera to screw onto, onto my leki pole, but on the top of the handle, so one slick rock in pennsilvania later and i had a nice little gash in my hand and no more monopod
freefall
02-06-2009, 03:44
I use this http://joby.com/products/gorillapod/2 and can attach it to just about anything or it ca nbe used as a mini tripod. The Gorillapod has rubber rings on the segments so it will even hold on slick surfaces like a metal pole. Sorry to sound like a commercial, but I love mine!:) I was in Walmart a few months ago and I think I saw a knock-off there as well.
I use this http://joby.com/products/gorillapod/2 and can attach it to just about anything or it ca nbe used as a mini tripod. The Gorillapod has rubber rings on the segments so it will even hold on slick surfaces like a metal pole. Sorry to sound like a commercial, but I love mine!:) I was in Walmart a few months ago and I think I saw a knock-off there as well.
The weight is, somewhat, prohibitive for a hike. The two smallest, are 11.5 ounces.
That "stickpic" looks light and neat.
freefall
02-06-2009, 05:31
The weight is, somewhat, prohibitive for a hike. The two smallest, are 11.5 ounces.
I just saw that- I think they need to re-asses the weights. I have the Go-Go and it can't weigh more than a couple of ounces. Unofficially- it weighs less than my Zippo lighter in a hand to hand comparison.
freefall
02-06-2009, 05:34
The weight is, somewhat, prohibitive for a hike. The two smallest, are 11.5 ounces.
I just saw that- I think they need to re-asses the weights. I have the Go-Go and it can't weigh more than a couple of ounces. Unofficially- it weighs less than my Zippo lighter in a hand to hand comparison.
The weight refers to the max weight each item can hold. Doh!!!
The weight refers to the max weight each item can hold. Doh!!!
I guess I didn't read the descriptions all that well.:o
Check this one out
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fuji-Wire-TR023-tripod_W0QQitemZ350161623936QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTri pods_Monopods?hash=item350161623936&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A3%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1307
looks pretty cool and cheap too
I Didn't know about this thingy when I hiked in 06 and I took a pole and custom 'carved' a spot and embedded a screw that held mine for me - what a pain that was, the pole when not attached to the camera was not really very useful for difficult 'propping' - you could always feel the the thing!
Gotta love this attachment! ;)
What kind of camera are you going with?
RITBlake
02-06-2009, 11:14
I use this http://joby.com/products/gorillapod/2 and can attach it to just about anything or it ca nbe used as a mini tripod. The Gorillapod has rubber rings on the segments so it will even hold on slick surfaces like a metal pole. Sorry to sound like a commercial, but I love mine!:) I was in Walmart a few months ago and I think I saw a knock-off there as well.
I bought one of these for my brother for Christmas, he loves it.
RITBlake
02-06-2009, 11:15
I Didn't know about this thingy when I hiked in 06 and I took a pole and custom 'carved' a spot and embedded a screw that held mine for me - what a pain that was, the pole when not attached to the camera was not really very useful for difficult 'propping' - you could always feel the the thing!
Gotta love this attachment! ;)
What kind of camera are you going with?
A new light digi camera from Sony. Just got it on sale, couldn't resist it was so light!
Cabin Fever
02-06-2009, 11:23
It's a cool idea, but how would you stand it up to take a picture with you in it with a group? I thought it was going to be something that attached to the handle end of the pole for use when the pole was stuck in the ground.
I will stick with my gorillapod.
buckwheat
02-06-2009, 11:29
Hmmm ... Paypal not processing stickpic.com transactions.
leeki pole
02-06-2009, 11:55
Please no pictures of me without permission.:)
Is this what you are looking for? http://thestickpic.com/orders.html
This is a great product. I used it on the JMP last summer. Make sure you put your camera strap around your hiking pole before you try to take any pictures.
RITBlake
02-06-2009, 14:32
It's a cool idea, but how would you stand it up to take a picture with you in it with a group? I thought it was going to be something that attached to the handle end of the pole for use when the pole was stuck in the ground.
I will stick with my gorillapod.
It serves a different purpose. Sticpic is ideal for solo backpackers. I'm going to do some on trail video and it's perfect for that!
I'm leaving for San Diego tomorrow.
Are you starting the PCT? Kind of early. stickpic gave all the hikers free ones last year at the KO. I somehow missed getting one.
It serves a different purpose. Sticpic is ideal for solo backpackers. I'm going to do some on trail video and it's perfect for that!
Yeah it is, unless you have really long arms! :D
RITBlake
02-06-2009, 15:51
Are you starting the PCT? Kind of early. stickpic gave all the hikers free ones last year at the KO. I somehow missed getting one.
Sly,
I'm in San Diego for the next week or so for work. I just extended my trip and bought two days from the company so I'm doing a long weekend hike on the PCT. Mt. Laguna north. Should be fun.
Yeah, I too got one of those free stickpics at the PCT kickoff last yr. The thing is ridiculously simple, it's weighs almost a whisper, and it works! Those were some hard working friendly entrepreneurs getting their product out there. I camped next to them at the kick off. They were always offering me food, drinks, and another stickpic.
Mt Laguna area is nice. Check out the maps and see if you can start a little south of there, you go through some nice forest. Lake Moreno?
RITBlake
02-24-2009, 18:20
I use this http://joby.com/products/gorillapod/2 and can attach it to just about anything or it ca nbe used as a mini tripod. The Gorillapod has rubber rings on the segments so it will even hold on slick surfaces like a metal pole. Sorry to sound like a commercial, but I love mine!:) I was in Walmart a few months ago and I think I saw a knock-off there as well.
Ended up using my joby gorillapod on this trip. Worked out pretty well. Some rough, no slip tape on the end of the trekking pole would have made it 10x easier as the joby grips slipped slightly on the metal pole.
RIT where did you end up hiking? How was it?
RITBlake
02-24-2009, 19:48
RIT where did you end up hiking? How was it?
Mt. Laguna north for two days. Definitely not prepared for the amount of snow on the trail. Despite that, it was beautiful, the sun was shining, and the trail (when not snowy) was easy walkin'.