In the past, I always wondered how TV and movie producers pulled off those fast action, heart thumping camera angles from a car right at bumper level, footage sourced from underneath an airplane while it is landing, views from the side of a speedboat riding the waves at incredible velocities, and whatnot. The funny thing is, despite this interest, it actually never extended beyond just thoughts crossing my mind that should have materialized into a couple of quick Google search queries. The illogical and unscientific part of me simply assumed it probably involved equipment that are out of reach, or simply impractical, for amateur hobbyists like me. After all, they do have budgets higher than what poor technology writers such as yours truly would make in a lifetime. (Okay, I lied, my main thing is Electrical Engineering, but you get the idea, haha.) If you ever wondered the about this, or still are wondering about this, then you are in luck -- because we have quite a practical answer to that question. Say hello to the Delkin Fat Gecko, a universal mount that can accommodate a camera weighing up to eight pounds on any smooth surface. That's right -- any non-porous surface. With a strong, rugged, steel frame construction, double knuckle design for any shooting angle configuration, and a duo of very hardcore suction cups, the company claims nothing less than it being "one extreme mount for extreme conditions". The good news does not stop here, either. Designed for consumers and professionals alike, it is extremely easy to use, and comes in at a very reasonable price of $90 at press time, so you don't need to remortgage your house just to afford such equipment. Pumped up and ready to make your own knockoff version of Top Gear? Read on to see our review of the Delkin Fat Gecko!



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