Interesting idea; it's a tripod for your camera, but also contains a battery.

As an added bonus, it also converts into a grip.

Thanko, who operates the "Rare Mono Shop" o­nline store, will release the "Tripod Battery" which is a tripod that contains a lithium ion battery o­n September 21st. The price o­n the Rare Mono Shop is 6,980 yen.

The Tripod Battery is a mini tripod that contains a 7.2V, 1500mAh lithium ion rechargable battery. Five types of DC plug convertors are included, and according to Thanko, these allows for connection to most digital cameras and digital video cameras. Furthermore, the camera attaching section features a 10 grade angle adjustment, and the entire unit can also be converted to a "grip handle" by folding in 2 legs of the tripod.

As an option, the company will also release a light for the Tripod Battery. It costs 3,980 yen, and will also be released o­n the 21st. Specifications of the Tripod Battery are as follows:

Product Name: Tripod Battery
Power: Lithium Ion Polymer
Included Accessories: Power Adapter (ACin: 100 ~ 240V, DCout: 12V 1A), 5x power output converter plugs, voltage regulation drvier
Recharge Time: 2~2.5 hours
Operating Temperature: 0 - 50 degrees Celsius
Weight: 200 grams (no adapter), 320 grams (when connected to adapter)
Size: 1500 x 35 x 700mm (L x W x H)
Price: 6,980 yen






Inspired by:
http://www.itmedia.co.jp/pcupdate/articles/0409/17/news056.html

Product Information:
http://www.thanko.jp/tripod.html