Tech Buyers' Guide 2011

Joby GorillaPod Micro 250 and 800

Joby

Using a tripod to keep a digital camera steady can make all the difference for picture quality, especially in murky environments. And with Joby’s GorillaPod Micro, you have no excuse not to take a tripod everywhere you go. These itty-bitty models screw into point-and-shoot cameras’ tripod mounts and fold flush with the bottom of the cameras for portability. When you’re ready to snap a photo, you swivel out three tiny-but-study legs and prop the camera on a tabletop or other flat surface for shake-free shooting.

Price: $19.95 and $29.95 at Joby

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