Tripod collars are not the most glamorous photo accessories, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t useful. A good tripod collar can make life easier and make your camera equipment more stable.
It is always convenient to be able to easily adjust and rotate the angle of your camera using a tripod collar. However, most lenses do not include a built-in collar. To take advantage of the convenience of a tripod caller without modifying an existing lens, photography accessory maker Silence Corner has launched a new tripod lens collar on Kickstarter. Atoll. Maybe Look Like a regular tripod collar, however, it is designed to work with lenses that do not typically include a tripod collar, such as an ultra-wide angle or standard zoom lens.
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The Atoll connects directly to your camera, and its ring goes around your lens mount, but it doesn’t prevent you from changing the lens. Atol comes in three forms. They are compatible with a wide range of cameras and lenses, including mirrorless cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Nikon, Olympus / OM, Sony and Panasonic. The Atoll is attached to your camera’s tripod mount and has an adjustable height The round bracket goes around the base of your lens and is compatible with most lenses. A complete compatibility list is available Kickstarter.
Once the Atoll is attached to your camera and a tripod, you can rotate your camera and lens freely, allowing you to easily level your camera or even go from landscape to portrait orientation – no special L brackets required. There are three click points at 0, 90 and 180 degrees.
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With 24 days to go before the Kickstarter launch, Atoll’s promise has already resonated with photographers. The original লক্ষ্য 10,000 campaign target has been broken, and the project has more than $ 80,000 in pledged funds. Prior to the campaign, Atoll had partnered with photographer Daniel Corden on the new product. You can watch a quick hands-on review video below.
Although not yet publicly available, Atoll also received a Red Dot Award for 2022. “Atoll has a pure but premium look and provides a clever solution to adjust the recording angle,” the jury said.
The Atoll is available for as low as $ 79 with a special starting bird price. You will be able to choose your size before it starts in October. For more information, Check out Kickstarter.
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