hansvonaxion
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I've taken tripods into the cabin on international flights with no problem but I've never been to the US so I can't help in that regard.
Insofar as whether a GorillaPod SLR Zoom works well in a pinch: yes, it does. Insofar as what the TSA will do about a tripod in carry-on, well... their policies are based on the presidents' favourite colour of the moment, so it's as good as "random".Yet another question. We're going to yellowstone on Friday (and back on July 5th). I was hoping to take my tripod with me, but I don't think we're planning on taking any check-in baggages to save time. Since tripods are probably not allowed on flight as is (unless I'm wrong about that), is it worthwhile to get like a joby gorillapod SLR Zoom (supports 3 kg).
Insofar as whether a GorillaPod SLR Zoom works well in a pinch: yes, it does. Insofar as what the TSA will do about a tripod in carry-on, well... their policies are based on the presidents' favourite colour of the moment, so it's as good as "random".
I honestly don't think so. Boys with money have their toys for sure, but this isn't even a toy and a crappy conversation piece as well. Even if one's so daft to spend money on lenses w/o actually knowing how to take pictures worth of even a phone camera, sporting an iPhone attached to a 400mm lens is very, very low on Look-At-Me scale. It looks way cooler attached to a $2k body you've no idea how to use anyway.That really is pointless but boys with more money than brains who also like photography might think that it's brilliant.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/07/iphone-4-slr-mount-lets-you-shoot-5-megapixel-photos-with-your/
Quite possibly the most idiotic thing I've ever seen. It's also a lie isn't it? You're not going to get a shallow DOF with this setup I don't think.
Sure it will, but the question is is it epic crop factor or does it have a 35mm filter. Hmm..... who actually cares is probably the better question come to think of it...