Wildlife: Ultimate monopod ?
Oct 15, 2012 23:34:20 #
Here are some shots of my current "stabilized" monopod in my ongoing search for optimized stabilization and articulation from a fast moving monopod. The lens is a Sigma 100-300 F4 with 1.4X and all of the commercial fitments are Manfrotto with many homemade fabrications. The Bushawk type gunstock you may recognize as a sawed off crutch I picked up from a thrift store. It has a quick release from the joystick ball head and a push button electronic cable release to the camera. The lens has a quick release from the gunstock. There is a neckstrap quick release to the gunstock also. Not shown yet is a handle for the front of the gunstock to be used for BIF when detached from the monopod - similar to the Bushhawk.
Oct 15, 2012 23:51:10 #
Oct 16, 2012 00:25:28 #
Rube Goldberg would be jealous! Is there much recoil?
Actually, it's an interesting concept. Hey, if it works for you, go for it!
Actually, it's an interesting concept. Hey, if it works for you, go for it!
Oct 16, 2012 01:41:24 #
Miester, I like it. Looks like a pretty sturdy rig. Reminds me of the old rifle stock rigs in the old film days with the long cable releases. Looks like you could launch an RPG with that thing. Happy shooting(not literally).
Oct 16, 2012 01:53:36 #
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Oct 16, 2012 06:03:37 #
Not to burst the bubble ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdXKOuj95U
Although I like your way of thinking..."If I can make it with what I have, why buy it".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdXKOuj95U
Although I like your way of thinking..."If I can make it with what I have, why buy it".
Oct 16, 2012 06:21:25 #
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Oct 16, 2012 09:00:48 #
imagemeister wrote:
Here are some shots of my current "stabilized... (show quote)
Better get a patent out on that before everybody copies the design :lol:
Oct 16, 2012 09:28:13 #
Oct 16, 2012 10:10:50 #
Bolting your camera to the top of a four wheeler ATV would be more stabile and not near as bulky to carry around.
Oct 16, 2012 16:17:55 #
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