Gerber Steady

[Max Archer]

That's kind of disappointing about the capacity, I was hoping it'd be enough for a mirrorless camera like my GF2.

Is the ball joint just held by friction or is there a locking mechanism that I'm not seeing?

[Grant Lamontagne]

This is not a tool for serious photography- it's for more casual users, and I see it being perfect for a younger couple out for a hike or bike ride that bring the tool in case of a slipped chain or carving a walking stick, but then decide to take impromptu pictures with their point and shoot or camera phone.  When viewed in that kind of context, it's exactly what they want- something lightweight that serves multiple purposes that's not going to break the bank or weigh them down.

As for the ball joint, it is held in there by friction alone.

Def

[Max Archer]

As a serious tool it's obviously not of much use, but I EDC the GF2 and use it for plenty of the same casual shots as anybody else. It would've been nice if it could fill the same role as a cheap tabletop tripod, just something to keep the camera steady for group portraits or indoor/night shots.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Well, that may be, but here are a couple of points:

1.  The Steady may indeed hold your camera, as it held my big Kodak pretty well.  It may not be an ideal tripod for it, but there was no hint of my Kodak slipping or flopping to one side or the other.

2.  It is what it is- no one complains that Suzuki Swifts aren't that good off road because they aren't designed to go off road.

3.  I would think that in many cases as a serious photographer you would want your knife or tool while the camera is set up already so you can "set up" the shot.

That's not trying to crap on your suggestions, I'm just thinking that while it might not fit your needs perfectly, it may still work out well enough for you.  Or it could simply be that you are trying to get too much out of it.  I'm certain if the Steady is successful enough then Gerber may come out with the Steady HD for larger cameras- you never know....

Def

[Beerplumber]

What whaaaat? Whadya mean a swift isn't "any good off-road"!? I like this idea. The lady and I take all our pics on our iPhones so this actually makes sense and looks useful. Good point though, how can I take pics of my multi if it's holding the camera?


Stay multi my friends

[Reinier]

Összkerekes Suzuki Swift Hungary

[Ombudsman]

Interesting tool indeed... 

So all Gerber tools are Green/Gray now ? 

[Craig]

Bonkers but useful  I really like this tool, being British the big question for me is do the blades lock?