GripSnap is a portable, flexible monopod designed for GoPros or smartphones, with a magnetic base. Makers of the GripSnap, Bottle Rocket Labs successfully funded their production on Kickstarter, up to the tune of $23,000 after having a goal of only $16,000.

This handy little stabilising tool can be used virtually anywhere that with a metallic surface to grip to. Meaning it can get into positions and places a traditional tripod cannot. We think it’s a cool little gadget and worth adding to your GoPro or Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera kit (we should tell them that).

It’s wide enough to hold a Galaxy Note and (assumably) the new iPhone Plus. The camera cradle can be removed so that a DSLR can be screwed directly to the GripSnap and an optional baseplate can be used for connecting to tripods.The product is currently in pre-release but expects to become available in Q3-Q4 this year.

Features:

Contains a neodymium magnet in a plastic casing to protect surfaces, like your car.

Magnetic base can take up to 5 lbs of weight, so it can carry some DSLR cameras or the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.

Is portable and can be folded to fit in your pocket or backpack

Allows photos and videos to be shot from any available metal surface.

Camera cradle can hold smartphones of all shapes and sizes and is removable for attaching DSLRs or similar cameras.

Optional baseplate for attaching to tripods.

Pricing and Availability

The GripSnap is available for pre-order at a cost of US$39 with a RRP of US$49 once released. Shipping is expected to begin later this year. More Info: http://www.gripsnap.com/

