Despite the awkward product shot, I am obsessed with the QuikPod. (It is neither fast nor affiliated with Apple, so I'm guessing the name refers to its usage as a slightly more convenient tripod.) Basically, you attach the handheld stick thingie to your camera, set the self-timer, and snap a pic that actually contains your entire face and some scenery. "That's nice," you say. "But can't you just ask a friendly stranger to snap your picture?" Sure. Unless, say, you've just climbed Mount Everest and your sherpa is taking a water break. Or you're in a sketchy area that already has you clutching your makeshift fanny pack precariously. Or you just don't want some idiot stranger taking a picture of your nose and the Empire State Building. The QuikPod costs about $30 at Amazon -- worth it if you travel solo. (Need an excuse to spend more money? The LCD screen on the Canon PowerShot A630 flips and rotates, so you can preview your self-portrait before you snap it. Sweet!)
No more arm length pics.
Despite the awkward product shot, I am obsessed with the QuikPod. (It is neither fast nor affiliated with Apple, so I'm guessing the name refers to its usage as a slightly more convenient tripod.) Basically, you attach the handheld stick thingie to your camera, set the self-timer, and snap a pic that actually contains your entire face and some scenery. "That's nice," you say. "But can't you just ask a friendly stranger to snap your picture?" Sure. Unless, say, you've just climbed Mount Everest and your sherpa is taking a water break. Or you're in a sketchy area that already has you clutching your makeshift fanny pack precariously. Or you just don't want some idiot stranger taking a picture of your nose and the Empire State Building. The QuikPod costs about $30 at Amazon -- worth it if you travel solo. (Need an excuse to spend more money? The LCD screen on the Canon PowerShot A630 flips and rotates, so you can preview your self-portrait before you snap it. Sweet!)
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