Platypod Announces the Launch of The Platyball – A Revolutionary Tripod Ball Head Mount

Platyball tripod SLR Lounge

Platypod, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for it’s latest creation; the Platyball – a “revolutionary” tripod ball head mount designed to help photographers and videographers focus more on getting the shot and less on set up. “Everything photographers and videographers know about tripods and ball heads is about to change,” said Larry … Read more

Platypod Ultra, Max, & Multi Accessory Kit Review | Make Your Camera Gear More Versatile

What is a Platypod? It’s neither plant nor animal, though it does take nomenclature inspiration from the flat-billed mammal who bears a similar name. “Flat” is the operative word here – Platypod is a highly versatile, highly portable flat tripod base that comes in two varieties. The ‘Max,’ which is in its second incarnation, is … Read more

How To Take Mesmerizing Travel & Landscape Photos With Long Exposure

How To Take Mesmerizing Long Exposure Photographs SLR Lounge

Think back to the last time you saw a great photograph and consider why you felt awestruck. More than any other aspect, I’d contend that the reason you were mesmerized was because the image seemed to defy both the human eye and your conception of normal It triggered something in your brain that you otherwise … Read more