Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

That's interesting, Gene … so, that just screws onto the bottom of the camera, and then - clamps onto the handlebars of any bike - is that it? … So, the entire bike - becomes the tripod. That's really neat, Gene ...

Jim Braden Loc: West Monroe LA.

Thanks everone for all your good ideas....I am beginning to research them as I speak...
Will let yall know what works for me....Jim

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Jim - I also noticed that swaying motion I'd developed - you spoke of - a few years, ago. My solution was to change to cameras which employ IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) such as the Sony SLT line, and the more recent FF Sony MILCs, plus the APS-C Sony a6500; and the Pentax line of DSLRs. Plus, now, Nikon has incorporated IBIS in their recent Z6 and Z7 MILCs. I found this solution satisfactory for my purposes. Of course, it also helps to up your shutter speed and push your ISO up a little. All of this will help some. The brace - a picture of which, Gene just put up - also seems to be a good solution - but since it attaches low down to the handlebars - you'd have to stop and get down low to use it. But, you stop, anyway, so ….

Grell's Photo Loc: LOCKPORT NY

I have much the same problem I have tried using a scooter two years ago after a shoulder repair it worked but no well I use camera while sitting but it is not steady.I had a wedding of granddaughter last week . I have not been able to do any shooting due to back problems can walk but not far .Before we traveled to the
I invested in a travelalator : it is walker with brakes and a seat and a place under seat where I can put my two cameras I can use seat to sit and shoot using handels with the brakes set and rest my arms on the handle makes a steady support from I use a Nikon d300 with 70 200 2.8 lens not very light work great .
the travelalator is 28" wide and will hold a 500 lb person and has 8" wheels
I am 83 years and been act in photography since high school ,I still do all my own finishing .I hope this will be of some help.Ron

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Just B/W finishing, or color, too, Grell? ... How on earth, do you get around in the darkroom, quick, when the timer rings?

the f/stops here Loc: New Mexico

Jim, congrats on still wanting to get out and do things. I too use a mobility scooter and my normal carry lens is a 100-400. Sometimes I use the steering devise for my elbows but most of the time I carry and use a really cool product called a "Steadify." For simplicity I'll say it's a very small monopod that at one end has a 4X6" plate that normally has a belt attached. I removed the belt and stick that end between my legs and sit on that plate. At the other end is either a "Y" adapter or a receiver for a Arca-Swiss tripod plate. The monopod it adjustable in length and this product makes using a DSLR with a somewhat long lens very manageable and fun. Help with sharpness? Yes. Best and keep that shutter button finger active.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Yep, agreed and I suggested the same on page 1. I do not know why people have this fixation with tripods. Yes, I won two, but was unduly influenced when buying "better" equipment and wanted to appear like I was pro-amateur.

Tripods are for a long exposure like time-lapse or ND filter work otherwise useless. Also, a strong circular magnet with a 1/4 20 comes in handy when shooting from as a moon roof of a car ... they really grip. Of course, they are equipped with a flex link

Grell's Photo Loc: LOCKPORT NY

I have been doing my own color since the before digital , I was a service man for 10 supermarket I the 1909's. before that I had color lab. and proud to say I am self taught.Ron

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Yes, me, too - with the help of Kodak and Ilford brochures and leaflets, of course!

I started doing B/W finishing in the early 70s. Soon took on color - first C22, then C41, then E-6, and then Cibachrome. Still have it all set up - three enlargers - MX for B/W, Beseler 23C w/ Color Head, plus a Vivitar I use for contact sheets. Actually, went around and picked up slide film for a while. But, I can't stand too long, at a time, now ... and my back was killing me, so, I'm more or less - retired, now. But, I'm still able to run a film or two through - from start to finish.


Ron - did you mean 1909s or did you mean 1990s? … You'd be in your hundreds, now, if you did …

Schroeder

I am81 and know what you’re going thru. My main camera is a Nikon. d7100 with several lenses. Now using advanced point & shoot. 1 is a Panasonic fx100, the other a olympus Tg5. Both shoot well and shoot raw if I want to to do. But for travel and stuff I rely on their fully auto mode. Very pleased with the results and I can handle the weight. Mirror less looks good, but then you start with lenses and stuff. I’m not up to that anymore. Good luck in your search go a solution

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Yup, me, too, Schroeder … that D7100 sure is a fine camera - huh?

Advanced Point & Shoot, huh? … Is that a setting? Or, do you mean - because you're using Full Auto?

Your Panasonic and the Olympus TG5 - are both Mirrorless, ya know …

Schroeder

I was thinking interchangeable lenses on tithe Nikon vs single zoom lense on advanced point & shoot.

Schroeder

But note that the new TG5 comes with add on wide and Tele lenses to extend cameras reach. But those add one are small and light

Schroeder

But note that the new TG5 comes with add on wide and Tele lenses to extend cameras reach. But those add one are small and light

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I'm like that at 64!

Try shooting from a seated position. That is what I have to do even when at home using a tripod. I might stand briefly to set the camera and release the shutter, but I have to compose sitting down. For outdoors I just bought two wheelchairs, a electric battery powered one and a conventional pushed one. I'm learning to shoot from a seated position. I got the idea partly from having to rent a power scooter at the County Fair to get around. I took much better photos not halving to walk and being in pain. Now that my balance is all wanky I find I am not stead when standing and in general uncomfortable. I have gouty arthritis! And foot neuropathy in part seems to be causing my balance issues, that with probable aging inner ears. When I close my eyes or look through a viewfinder squinting while standing, I have no idea where I am position wise and have little balance. Not fun. I'm also working at setting up the Pride Quantum Powerchair with a camera support system. See https://www.alzodigital.com/products/alzo-wheelchair-camera-mount.

I think a ball-head would work better for me and I'm finding I'll need some additional parts or different parts to get what I want. They sell many of the components separately as well. Not sure how useful this would be for a Power Scooter. I've used those too and they are set up differently and where the camera and mount might be in your way to steer. Perhaps a basket for equipment and just shoot sitting down. Perhaps it will give you some ideas.

Gene's suggestion of a Bike camera mount looks interesting too. But you may want to find a way of getting it up higher closer to eye level so you can look at or thru the camera for a conventional digital camera instead of a Go-Pro or similar at bar level.

Yes, VR/SR, and higher shutter speeds with slightly higher ISO may help too. Good luck.