SwitchPod is a 'minimal' handheld tripod that switches modes in seconds

A new Kickstarter campaign is seeking funding for SwitchPod, a handheld 'minimal' tripod that switches from handheld mode to tripod mode in only a couple seconds. The device requires almost no effort to convert, enabling users to seamlessly transition from recording while holding the device to recording from a flat surface without pausing to adjust the stand. SwitchPod is compatible with any camera, including smartphones and DSLR models; the company behind it emphasizes high portability, a "near...