Platypod Deal with: Multifunction Compact Grip & More

Precisely what’s a Platypod Handle? It is a grip for vloggers. It is a tripod instrument: a camera riser. It is a versatile attachment level for lighting paraphernalia, microphones, monitoring gear and different equipment. It pairs completely with any Platypod tripod various and the Platypod Grip ballhead. It is the brainchild of extremely revered NJ doctor and good inventor, Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn, CEO at Platypod Professional LLC.

We estimate that there are greater than 99 methods to switch, alter and deploy this multifunction camera-attachment accent, not together with the handfuls you may consider your self. The Platypod folks supply a large number of components that work beautifully with the Platypod Deal with. To see just a few of the purposes in motion, try this YouTube video.

The Platypod Deal with started out on Kickstarter. At the latest accounting, 1,539 backers pledged $127,767 to advance it from a dream right into a actuality. It is anticipated to start transport in August, and you’ll nonetheless get a handsome discount if you preorder.

Whereas Shutterbug, by coverage, refrains from masking merchandise that aren’t but on sellers’ cabinets, we have been masking the Platypod Phenomena since 2015 as evidenced by this text through which we name the Platypod Professional “…fairly presumably the best camera help round.” So we’ve got monumental confidence in regards to the viability of the model.

Within the Hand
The Platypod Deal with is a sturdy handful. It strongly resembles the decrease portion of a three-stage rocket and sports activities the fashionable silver-on-black coloration of a traditional Exacta movie SLR. Measuring 6.5 inches within the regular place, the Deal with extends to 10.5 inches and the girth is about 1.5 inches at its widest level. Weight is about 7.6 ounces, just below one-half pound. It may be collapsed to three inches with just a few disassembly twists of its cleverly designed torso.

Up high we discover a 3/8-16 completely connected stainless-steel bolt that accommodates normal ballheads. Eight equidistantly-spaced 1/4-20 threaded sockets encircle the CNC-machined aluminum alloy cap. On the underside a spherical Arca Swiss appropriate base with a 3/8-16, stainless-steel bolstered socket, awaits attachment on to tripod legs.

The threaded elements are very safe but straightforward to govern. You will be like a child with an Erector Set if you customise the configuration. If you do not know what an Erector Set is, it is clear you have not been a child for a really very long time.

Within the Discipline
The Platypod Deal with permits customers to make microadjustments to a camera’s place above the tripod legs with nice precision. We discovered this very helpful when doing Macro work. Used with any Platypod it supplies glorious top above the bottom or working floor. As soon as once more, this operate may be very helpful for Macro, particularly flowers and different topics beneath knee stage. 

Used solo as a vlogger’s grip, the Platypod Deal with is ample however unremarkable. It has no additional options until you connect lighting or audio equipment to it. Then it roars. It is also a extra substantial handful in comparison with typical grips, and that is a welcomed differentiator.

Conclusion
The Platypod Deal with is a flexible instrument with many versatile features. Whether or not utilizing it as a camera riser on a tripod, as an extension of a Platypod tripod various or as a base for attaching lighting, sound and monitor gear, you may discover it immensely helpful and simple to pack, carry and retailer. And it seems to be actually cool.

Worth & Availability
As declared within the textual content above, the Platypod Deal with started its journey on Kickstarter. Deliveries are anticipated to start in August to Kickstarter backers who will, in fact, obtain their Handles first. On a regular basis value is $69 however go to the Platypod website and check for preorder savings offers.

 

—Jon Sienkiewicz