New Camera Accessory Unearthed After Five Thousand Years!

New York 11/18/07- Monopods, one legged creatures, date back thousands of years to Greek mythology. In photography the name is used to describe a one legged portable device used to stabilize cameras. Monopods are also often used to provide an extended reach although they were not designed for this purpose, until now!

Inventor Wayne Fromm, inventor of the Quik Pod, � the world�s first handheld tripod has now revolutionized the monopod with the Quik Pod � DSLR (www.quikpod.com/dslr.asp).

Fromm has developed the opposite of a traditional monopod and has added a handle to the foot that touches the ground. For the first time in history, photographers have a monopod with a handle for extended reach. Quik Pod� DSLR includes a proprietary built-in wide-angle mirror for self-imaging and overhead viewing.




Quik Pod� is one of the favorite perfect travel gadgets chosen by MSN enabling the photographer to be included in photos and videos without asking strangers to operate their camera. Retailing for $49.95, the compact and lightweight Quik Pod� DSLR is designed for heavy DSLR cameras and camcorders up to 2 lbs. in weight. The Quik Pod� converts from handheld use to monopod in seconds. The new Quik Pod� DSLR extends your reach by more than 4 feet yet weighs only 9 ounces.
Families and people on vacation will appreciate this versatile tool for making picture taking and video shooting possible without asking anyone for assistance. Created by veteran inventor Wayne Fromm the Quik Pod� line causes one to think �Why didn�t I think of that?� Fromm took years to create what he calls �fun and practical tripods and monopods for all photographers.�



The Quik Pod� DSLR is designed for DSLR cameras and heavy camcorders but can be used for point and shoot cameras and to hold lighting apparatus as well. For adaptability the Quik Pod� DSLR, $49.95, converts to a handy monopod and includes a carry bag, hiking clip, wrist strap, aluminum end cap, rubberized monopod adapter tip, belly pad and quick release camera mount. All cameras have tripod sockets and self-timers for the Quik Pod� DSLR. Many DSLR cameras are remote control capable.

Quik Pod� Pro+ and Quik Pod DSLR can be purchased at www.quikpod.com. Other dealers include Amazon.com, J&R, Adorama, B&H, Calumet Photographic, QVC, Magellan�s and Hammacher-Schlemmer. In Canada, it is available at Blacks Photography, Henry�s and The Shopping Channel. Published U.S. Patents 20060257137 and 20060257138.
Downloadable photos and spec sheets are available at: http://www.quikpod.com/Press.asp Review units are available upon request.

Contact:
Marni Ugar
Fromm Works Inc.
(800)567-0878
marni@quikpod.com

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