# Water-Based Camera Stands The WaterWeight Uses Water to Stabilize Camera Equipment By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterweight References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/waterweight-camera-tripod-lighting-stand-weight/35095/) & [inspiredphotog](http://inspiredphotog.com/water-weight) The WaterWeight is a device that uses water to keep camera gear steady so you can capture the best shots possible. The contraption is shaped much like a donut and features a bag with a cap button that allows it to easily be filled with water. Once filled with water, the 3.3-pound WaterWeight can be used to secure a tripod or indeed a [light stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7). The donut-shaped package can be attached around tripods and stands. Now photographers may understandably be concerned about using expensive camera gear near water-filled bags. However, the WaterWeight can be transported empty; moreover, pressure tests using 15 pounds of force and drop tests from 1.5 meters on hard concrete have produced no failures. The WaterWeights are available at $50 each, or $110 for a three-unit package. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-based Camera Equipment Stabilizers:** Developing innovative water-based camera gear stabilizers that provide steadiness for capturing the best shots possible. - **Waterproof Camera Equipment Carrying Solutions:** Innovating waterproof storage and carrying solutions for camera equipment to enable photographers to easily carry their gear to any location. - **Eco-friendly Camera Equipment Accessories:** Creating sustainable camera equipment accessories that use eco-friendly materials and reduce carbon footprints. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing innovative camera gear that can be stabilized by using water-based technologies to provide steadiness while capturing the best shots possible. - **Outdoor Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Integrating water-based technologies into the manufacturing of outdoor sports equipment to provide stability and balance for adventure enthusiasts. - **Sustainable Product Design and Manufacturing:** Developing eco-friendly and reusable camera gear accessories that reduce carbon footprints of photographers and other professionals in related industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape Photographer Camera Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-mount.md) - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Rugged Underwater Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wg-80.md) - [Lightweight 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air.md) - [Carbon Fiber Photography Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-stabilizer.md) - [Innovative Camera Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-camera-carrier.md) - [Water-Filled Workout Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-bag.md) - [Sturdy Clamp-Style Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod.md)