Platypod eXtreme: Compact Tripod Major Upgrade!

A project in East Brunswick, NJ by Larry Tiefenbrunn
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All terrain camera support to deploy with your best tripod head in most any situation.
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Backers: 1805
Average Pledge Per Backer: $130

Funded: $234,051 of $20,000
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 10th (34 days)
Project By: Larry Tiefenbrunn
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Latest News

What a Launch!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
On April 6, many of you joined us on The Grid as Scott Kelby, together with Larry T, Lizzy Gadd, and Kris Andres, launched the campaign for the new eXtreme. The response was incredible, and to date, we're coming up on 1400 photographers who have... (Read More)

Hands on with the Platypod eXtreme

April 9th - via: diyphotography.net
The eXtreme boasts a few improvements on the Platypod Max (reviewed here), which is the model it most closely resembles. There are some clear upgrades to this model and it will be my go-to “tripod” for low-angle shots. The weight of the eXtreme is up there on the list, it weighs only 9.6oz versus the Max which comes in at 12.9oz (and is actually smaller). The construction of the eXtreme is where the weight saving comes in. (Read More)

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