# Compact Camera Tripods DigiDudes are Keychain Tripods With Bodacious Attitude By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digidudes References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/5-DigiDudes) The bodacious looks of the Quirky DigiDude [camera tripod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifting-monopod) are enough to make folks think it’s just a cutesy toy, but the tripod is a fully functional, highly portable device to steady your camera. Once the dude’s head is screwed off, his retractable legs pull out and he becomes a camera mount. DigiDudes can be used as keychain fob or attached to a [camera bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-nano). DigiDudes mount to most point and shoot cameras, flipcams, and [pocket-sized cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam). Five dudes are in production and available on the Quirky site: Pinky Scorsese, Snot Buster, 1iChomp, BoltBot, and G-bling-Money-Son. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Camera Accessories:** The compact camera tripod trend offers opportunities for innovative accessories that enhance portability and functionality. - **Novelty Camera Gadgets:** There is a trend of creating unique and visually appealing camera gadgets like the DigiDude tripod, providing opportunities for creative and fun accessories. - **Multifunctional Camera Tools:** The trend of compact camera tripods showcases the demand for multifunctional tools that can serve as both tripods and keychain fobs or other accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of compact camera tripods by developing and marketing innovative camera accessories and gadgets. - **Photography Equipment:** The photography equipment industry can take advantage of the compact camera tripod trend by offering a range of portable and versatile camera supports. - **Gift and Novelty Products:** The gift and novelty products industry has an opportunity to tap into the trend of novelty camera gadgets by creating and selling unique and quirky camera accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md) - [Portable Tripod Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifootage.md) - [2-in-1 Smart iPhone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bierdi-smart-tripod.md) - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Modular Quad-Function Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-tripod.md) - [Durable Travel Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heipi-travel-tripod.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Collapsible Magnetic Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-mobile-tripod.md)