CRAFT GIVEAWAY! Cam-Pod Portable Camera Support (CLOSED)

{The Cam-Pod giveaway winner is…NATALEE! She said, “I would love another gadget to add to my camera stash. I would love to be the winner of such a unique and needed camera support. A must have on vacations and well just about anywhere for sure!

Congratulations, Natalee. Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize.}

TODAY’S PRIZE

One reader will win a Cam-Pod Portable Camera Support/Camera Bean Bag!

REVIEW

I usually have my camera with me (or at least near me) at all times. The thing I rarely carry is a tripod. They’re big, bulky, and take too much time to set up for me to use them unless I really have to, but sometimes you really need a stable surface to get a good picture. So if you didn’t haul along a tripod, what do you do?

You use a Cam-Pod, that’s what you do. A Cam-Pod is a portable camera bean bag support – useful for all kinds of photography in all kind of settings. The Cam-Pod is especially fabulous for low light or to control camera shake.

The Cam-Pod measures about 12″x6″ and is about 1/2″ thick when laid out flat. It has bi-folding sections to facilitate folding and molding to fit your camera. The little “beans” inside form around your camera and hold it steady on any surface, which really broadens your photography possibilities. Because you can fold it up small enough to fit in your pocket, you can take it anywhere and never miss or mess up a perfect photo-op again!

The Cam-Pod is a great cushion to have in your camera bag. Sometimes I put my camera in my normal bag with the Cam-Pod around it for cushion and support so I don’t have to carry a separate camera bag. Or you can use it as a head rest in the car or as a cushion for a nap in the park. I’ve heard that some people even lay it over their sleeping babies to comfort and soothe them!

The Cam-Pod is also the perfect “tripod” option for traveling, when lugging around an actual tripod is impossible. You never know when you might need the Cam-Pod when you’re out and about, and it’s the perfect size for your purse or pocket.

This one product has so many uses, I have yet to discover most of them. The Cam-Pod is definitely a tool I will be able to use in my every day photography to take better quality photos.

GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES

Visit Cam-Pod.com.
Come back here and leave a comment before midnight Friday, March 27.
A winner will be selected and announced at the top of this post on Saturdayish.
Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing any of the following (5 total extra entries possible). You must leave a separate comment for extra entry.

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GOOD LUCK and THANKS, Cam-Pod!

1 Summer Braxton March 25, 2009 at 7:19 am: When I first saw the photo of the camera, I thought THAT was what you were giving away. LOL! I’ve never seen a cam-pod before. Very cool!
2 melanie March 25, 2009 at 7:30 am: I have also never seen that before. I would love one of those.

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5 melanie March 25, 2009 at 7:31 am: i have your button
6 Annalee March 25, 2009 at 7:32 am: What a neat giveaway!
7 Elena March 25, 2009 at 7:40 am: This would be perfect for product photos & beyond. Thanks!
8 Kim March 25, 2009 at 7:52 am: What a great product!!! That is really something I could use! My hands shake sometimes & this would help tremendously!! Thanks for the chance!

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9 Cassi March 25, 2009 at 7:58 am: what a cool gadget!
10 Annette March 25, 2009 at 8:04 am: I like that the pod is so, so portable! It would be great to have!
11 Annette March 25, 2009 at 8:05 am: I am a follower.
12 Annette March 25, 2009 at 8:05 am: I have your link on my sidebar.
13 Annette March 25, 2009 at 8:05 am: I even get your newsletter!
14 Mel March 25, 2009 at 8:06 am: This is a new product for me—but I love love love it. This would be so handy with my new camera! Thanks for the chance to win.
15 Georgia March 25, 2009 at 8:20 am: This is exactly what I need with my camera! What a fantastic idea! Thank you!!!
16 Katrina March 25, 2009 at 8:20 am: My husband and I were just talking about purchasing a tripod for our camera– I’ve never seen the Cam-Pod before but it definitely looks easier to carry around. It’s also an added bonus to keep your camera protected in your bag!
17 Katrina March 25, 2009 at 8:21 am: I subscribe
18 Katrina March 25, 2009 at 8:21 am: I receive your newsletter
19 Katrina March 25, 2009 at 8:21 am: I have your button on my blog
20 Angie March 25, 2009 at 8:28 am: wow. this is a great product! I soooo need this!
21 Judy Cunningham March 25, 2009 at 8:41 am: Wow love the idea of no tripod!
22 A Bird March 25, 2009 at 9:35 am: Thats so neat, this would be great to have!
23 Kim Cronin March 25, 2009 at 9:53 am: i’ll be wishing to win!
24 Misty March 25, 2009 at 9:53 am: Please, Please, Please let me win this! I am always in need of something like this because I am constantly taking pictures! I can hardly wait for this contest to be over so I can see it I might have been the lucky winner! Thanks so much!!!
25 Misty March 25, 2009 at 9:53 am: I am a subscriber!
26 Misty March 25, 2009 at 9:54 am: Of course I am a subscriber!
27 StampinCathy March 25, 2009 at 10:15 am: This is just awesome. I need one of these or WANT one of these. This would make taking pictures so much easier. Thanks so much for a chance.
28 StampinCathy March 25, 2009 at 10:15 am: I’m a subscriber. Whooo Hooo! I get another chance. Thanks
29 Angela S March 25, 2009 at 10:21 am: This would be perfect to use with my new digital SLR! What a simple, yet innovative, idea!
30 Jody March 25, 2009 at 10:30 am: I would LOVE to win this!! I too am taking lots of pictures. I carry my camera in my purse but rarely do I have my tri-pod. A lot of my Florida pictures were from having my camera on a fence post, my car, a wall, or even on the ground with the camera strap to make the picture not too skidywampish.
Pick me, pick me!
31 Jody March 25, 2009 at 10:31 am: AND I already have your button on my side bar!! Yahoo!
32 Rona March 25, 2009 at 10:34 am: I am learning so much! Never heard of this but it sure looks handy!!
33 Amy March 25, 2009 at 10:42 am: love this- want one :)
34 Amy March 25, 2009 at 10:43 am: I subscribe :)
35 NTE March 25, 2009 at 11:15 am: What a great idea!
36 Steph L March 25, 2009 at 11:23 am: That would be great!
37 Steph L March 25, 2009 at 11:24 am: i’m also a subscriber!
38 Suz Gray March 25, 2009 at 12:36 pm: I’ve never seen that before. TFS
39 Suz Gray March 25, 2009 at 12:36 pm: I’m a subscriber to the feed
40 Suz Gray March 25, 2009 at 12:37 pm: I get your newsletter
41 Nicole March 25, 2009 at 1:16 pm: this is perfect!! my camera always gets so scratched upo!! =(
42 Amy March 25, 2009 at 1:30 pm: I have never heard of one of these before. I can see how it would really come in handy!

Amy
43 Harley March 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm: This is totally the best camera accessory ever! I love taking pictrues but hate lugging my big tripod around. This is perfect!
44 Harley March 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm: I subscribe :)
45 Becky Rico March 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm: Oh, I love it! I need it!! So perfect!
46 shannon March 25, 2009 at 2:22 pm: I have never seen this before, what a great idea! Thanks!
47 shannon March 25, 2009 at 2:22 pm: I already subscribe.
48 shannon March 25, 2009 at 2:23 pm: And I have your button on my blog.
49 Debbie Fisher March 25, 2009 at 2:47 pm: I subscribe
50 Debbie Fisher March 25, 2009 at 2:49 pm: I am a follower
51 Debbie Fisher March 25, 2009 at 2:51 pm: I have your button on my blog
52 Debbie Fisher March 25, 2009 at 2:53 pm: I would love to win this! What a perfect idea.
53 lisa J March 25, 2009 at 2:53 pm: that looks really neat…..do you think if I won that my husband would now fill the need to buy me a DSLR so I could use it…..I sure hope so!
54 lisa J March 25, 2009 at 3:01 pm: I subscribe to your feed
55 lisa J March 25, 2009 at 3:02 pm: I subscribe to your newsletter too!
56 LIz March 25, 2009 at 3:30 pm: That is pretty cool.. NIce and small
57 LIz March 25, 2009 at 3:31 pm: i have signed up for your news letter
58 LIz March 25, 2009 at 3:31 pm: have your button on my blog
59 Kate Neale March 25, 2009 at 4:29 pm: How handy! I would love to have one of these! Definately more convienent than the bulky tripod!
60 Kathleen March 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm: I’ve just bought a DSLR in the last month so this would really come in handy for taking shots with the micro lens. Count me in!
61 Kathleen March 25, 2009 at 4:53 pm: I subscribe
62 Kathleen March 25, 2009 at 4:55 pm: I have your button on my blog
63 Kathleen March 25, 2009 at 4:59 pm: I commented on your Birthday Traditions post a few days ago
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I can’t wait to read your birthday craft posts! My son’s 1st is this Friday. I’ll post some stuff too.
64 Marie March 25, 2009 at 5:26 pm: This is a great product, most of my photos are taken out in nature. No flat surfaces there.
65 Marie March 25, 2009 at 5:26 pm: I subscribe to your RSS feed.
66 Marie March 25, 2009 at 5:27 pm: I also get your newsletter.
67 SusanH March 25, 2009 at 7:12 pm: Cam pod looks very handy! And the flexi looks cool too!!
68 Leslie Mingo March 25, 2009 at 7:41 pm: Thanks so much for the giveaway. I hope I win!
69 cathy March 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm: Everyone needs a new camera!!!
70 erica March 25, 2009 at 9:01 pm: Would love to win. Thanks.
71 Michelle March 25, 2009 at 9:19 pm: This would’ve come in handy so many times in the past!! LOVE it!
72 Michelle March 25, 2009 at 9:19 pm: I’m a newsletter subscriber….
73 Michelle March 25, 2009 at 9:20 pm: …….and I read the blog via google reader! Thanks!
74 rena March 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm: I had no idea something like this even existed. What a great idea!
75 Colargolet March 26, 2009 at 1:33 am: Oh yeah! I hate grabbing this huge tripod everywhere! That’s a really cool product!
76 Colargolet March 26, 2009 at 1:33 am: And I’m subscribed!
77 Colargolet March 26, 2009 at 1:34 am: And I read your newletter!
78 Colargolet March 26, 2009 at 1:34 am: And I’ve added a link in my blog! Thanks!
79 Sue D March 26, 2009 at 5:21 am: This is cool–I have seen the gorilla pod type supports but never a bean bag type–how clever.
80 Sue D March 26, 2009 at 5:21 am: I am a subscriber.
81 Sue D March 26, 2009 at 5:22 am: I receive your newsletter.
82 Rebecca March 26, 2009 at 6:24 am: I love to take my camera on walks and hikes with my husband, but can never get pics of us because I don’t want to lug around a tripod too….so this is a great product to see!
83 Rebecca March 26, 2009 at 6:24 am: I subscribe to your feed!
84 Deanne March 26, 2009 at 8:09 am: this would be great for our annual beach trip! How cool!
85 Angie March 26, 2009 at 8:36 am: I am an email subscriber!
86 Adele March 26, 2009 at 9:38 am: Wow!! i so need this! I love taking pictures without a flash, but a lot of times they end up blurry because I can’t keep still enough! What a great thing!
87 Adele March 26, 2009 at 9:38 am: I get your newsletter
88 Adele March 26, 2009 at 9:39 am: I have your button on my blog
89 Jen T March 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm: That is soooo cool! Never seen anything like that before. Thanks!
90 Carolyn G March 26, 2009 at 2:10 pm: These are fantastic!
91 Linda Slattery March 26, 2009 at 2:20 pm: What a cool product you are giving away. I think every photographer could use the Cam-pod. It was interesting to see and read about what is inside the product. I would never think of problems with airport security or customs when traveling with a protective camera device. Very nice!! Linda S. in NE
92 Linda Slattery March 26, 2009 at 2:20 pm: I am a subscriber already. Linda S. in NE
93 Linda Slattery March 26, 2009 at 2:21 pm: I already get your newsletter. Linda S. in NE
94 Amber L. March 26, 2009 at 3:11 pm: Looks pretty neat. I’ve always wanted to try their Cam-Pod Flexi tripod but the bean bag would be cool since it’s so small.
95 Amber L. March 26, 2009 at 3:11 pm: I subscribe through email
96 Julie B March 26, 2009 at 3:34 pm: I have never seen one before, thanks for introducing it to us. I have a funny story of taking my daughter to the zoo when I was 9 months pregnant. My husband (major techie) had me holding the camera attached to a tripod that had a microphone as well (supposedly improved the sound quality) He took my daughter into the petting zoo while I was supposed to film it, as well as taking regular pictures with my other free hand. I must have been quite the sight, ready to burst and carrying this big equipment looking like a one-man news crew. :) It was hot (July in Florida) and the equipment was heavy. Needless to say, he doesnt bring the tripod anymore since he would have to be the one to carry it.
97 Julie B March 26, 2009 at 3:34 pm: I subscribe to your newsletter
98 Ginny March 26, 2009 at 4:19 pm: What a cool product, I love it. Never heard of it, thanks for the info!
99 Idit March 26, 2009 at 4:21 pm: What a great thing :-)
I have 2 camera – look great to win.

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100 Idit March 26, 2009 at 4:22 pm: Sign up for your newsletter
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102 Ginny March 26, 2009 at 4:24 pm: I’m subscribed to your feed
103 Jenny Viloria March 26, 2009 at 5:55 pm: I never seen this before but it would be great and useful. Thanks for a chance to win.

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104 Lisa March 27, 2009 at 9:58 am: I would LOVE one of these!!
105 liz March 27, 2009 at 10:21 am: What an awesome idea. I could definitely use this.
106 Natalee March 27, 2009 at 10:39 am: I would love another gadget to add to my camera stash. I would love to be the winner of such a unique and needed camera support. A must have on vacations and well just about anywere for sure!
107 Natalee March 27, 2009 at 10:39 am: subscribed to your feed
108 Natalee March 27, 2009 at 10:40 am: subscribed to your newsletter
109 Natalee March 27, 2009 at 10:40 am: have a link on my blog sidebar!
110 Angie March 27, 2009 at 1:08 pm: I subscribe to your newsletter!
111 Scrappy Val March 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm: what a great invention.. this would be perfect for getting those rugged shots of me and the boys when we are outdoors with no place to place the camera for a photo op … great product :) thanks for the opportunity to win one..
~ Scrappy Val
112 Scrappy Val March 27, 2009 at 1:35 pm: 2nd entry – I subscribe to your blog
~ Scrappy Val
113 Nicole March 27, 2009 at 4:01 pm: I would so love to have this for my spring vacation, it would be so handy! Love it!
114 Nicole March 27, 2009 at 4:03 pm: I subscribe to your feed
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116 Nicole March 27, 2009 at 4:04 pm: your button is on my sidebar
117 terri March 27, 2009 at 6:18 pm: What a great idea. Because of bulk, I usually don’t carry a tripod. Thanks for the heads up.
118 Carrie H March 27, 2009 at 6:43 pm: This thing looks awesome!
119 Barbara March 27, 2009 at 7:46 pm: What an awesome product! I could use one of those nearly every day.
120 Barbara March 27, 2009 at 7:50 pm: Just subscribed…thanks for the inspiration
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