The most versatile (and dare I say covetable?) selfie stick! Either way, this project is great. From instructables user myeomans:
When I started this project I wanted to make a simple camera accessory that could pull double or triple duty, taking the place of many of the tools common to photographers. What I ended up with was this, the flexible camera mount, I mostly call it the “flex mount” for short. In essence, the flex mount is a 3 foot length of annealed copper wire that is super bendable with a 1/4″ X 20 camera mounting screw on each end. The whole thing is enclosed in see through vinyl tubing which keeps the wire clean and safe and also provides a soft surface to keep your hands happy when bending and unbending the flex mount. This tool can take the place of many other photography tools including:
a Standard Tripod – Form the wire into a base and upright arm and then install camera.
a Selfie Stick – Form one end of the Flex Mount into a loop and wrap it around your wrist/hand. Attach a camera to the other end and bend the wire to the correct angle for the perfect selfie.
an Articulated Camera mount – Wrap the 3′ long flexible copper wire around almost anything for an instant camera mount.
Besides being a great multifunctional camera tool, the flex mount also coils up into a very tiny package making it great for trips or easy to slip onto your wrist when moving from place to place.
We #celebratephotography here at Adafruit every Saturday. From photographers of all levels to projects you have made or those that inspire you to make, we’re on it! Got a tip? Well, send it in!
If you’re interested in making your own project and need some gear, we’ve got you covered. Be sure to check out our Raspberry Pi accessories and our DIY cameras.