Soft pocket tripod for small spy cameras. Cheaper than a Gorillapod. Fast, easy to make. Deploys instantly: just prop it against a wall, tree, post or door to level and steady your shot. It really beats the Gorillapod for this. Velcro or bungee to a chair and get in the group picture with your self-timer. The 1/4 inch holes in the feet let you bungee it to railings, trees or posts, or use as a string tripod using these Instructables: 1, 2 Designed for pocket sized cameras or webcams. Can be used for leveling and stabilizing a large camera which you are holding. Use it on car roofs, walls, rocks. The rubber feet keep it from sliding. Tennis balls are free if you look outside public tennis courts after hours
http://www.instructables.com/id/Tennis-Ball-Tripod/