Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod

Works for simple leveling, and to avoid using the grass, etc.
But if you need to attach the camera to something, or maybe a greater angle, you will need another product.

Very hard to adjust legs to hold camera at a possition you might want without it falling over.

I never realized how useful a minitripod could be until I noticed a friend using one. These very inexpensive accessories are great add-ons for any digital camera, especially if:

a) you shoot in low light w/ no flash -- you can keep the camera more still w/ tripod and user of timer
b) you take photos in crowded places and every extra inch of headspace makes for a better shot -- hold it high
c) auto-portraits -- the flexible legs make it possible to take a level shot in any circumstance.

I received the tripod in a rapid fashion. I must say that I was not prepared for the size though, but that is my fault. I was expecting it to be a little larger than it was, but it is pocket size and easy to use.

It's very sturdy, doesn't move when I'm pressing buttons on the camera. It's tiny (size of a pen) so it can't be used in every situation, but it's a great alternative to setting your camera on the ground which is what I used to have to do! Weighs just about nothing and the legs are pretty flexible.

The only complaint is that it isn't AS flexible as the gorillapods. It's difficult to try to wrap it around things. I tried it on a chair, and it was hard to get it to stay put.

Overall, well worth the money. If you can afford to go higher though, get a gorillapod!