Bean Bags or SOmething Else (Page 3): I have used this bean bag for a couple of years now and I like it... http://www.thevestguy.com/product/10305...

blairt Loc: Utah

I have used this bean bag for a couple of years now and I like it... http://www.thevestguy.com/product/10305

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Steve Perry wrote:

Honestly, I usually don't use anything. I just get the window to the right height, shut off the motor (that's the critical part) and shoot. Been doing it that way for years. However, if you want to put something there, I'd try a short piece of pipe insulation. Cheap, quick, and easy.

Here's a few shot with the lens right on the window glass - the geese were actually published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine (Nov 2011, Last Frame).

Download for the better versions.

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Nice work!

I read a story several years ago about a guy who made a heavy, thick, three-compartment leather beanbag, with a 2" x 10" platform in the top center compartment, and a 3/8" tripod head stud coming through the top of the leather. He mounted a Bogen fluid head on it, and made the side compartments heavy by filling them with BB shot. He would drape this rig over the open car door, and use it as if it were a pro video tripod.

It was tailor-made for his car door, and it worked perfectly... until animals wanted food! Fortunately, a quick lift into the car, power windows, and a clear getaway path solved that problem.

rhadams824 Loc: Arkansas

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this ... (show quote)

anotherview Loc: California

Something like this one might work for you:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081624-REG/kinesis_r429_h_safarisack_4_2_beanbag_camera.html

Happy Holidays!

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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wotsmith Loc: Nashville TN

This is what I use. it is fantastic. two big flaps that drape over your door/window and a nice saddle for the camera. Works great. Fly with it empty; buy beans on arrival and fill it up.

Find it at birdsasart.com

wotsmith Loc: Nashville TN

This is what I use: the BLUBB from birdsasart.com Two big flaps to drape over your car door/window and a nice saddle for the camera/lens. Fly with it empty and buy beans on arrival and fill it up.

carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida

Use a swimming pool noodle cut it the width of the window and split it then slip it over the edge of the glass ,you can just leave it there and just roll up the window and just bring it down when your ready to shot .this way you don't have to keep taking it out and putting it back.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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I use the pod part of my bodypod between the seat and the door resting on the floor. Camera/lens connects to a Manfro 234 tilt head. Pod adjusts from the TOP to facilitate and speed the adjustment. In this application I call it a "carpod" - have used it with 300 2.8 and 2X. Pod adjusts from 21 to 30 inches tall.

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I do NOT recommend sitting a large lens on your window edge ( if you want your widow to continue working properly) nor do I recommend using a bean bag without something ( a bracket) to separate the lens from the bean bag. Movements of the lens directly on the bag can change focus and/or zoom !

Toment Loc: FL, IL

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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Is this you?
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Bill_de Loc: US

Toment wrote:

Is this you?
http://www.amazon.com/Grippa-Wildlife-Photography-Waterproof-Material/dp/B005PHHKVK/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1449164841&sr=8-11&keywords=Camera+bean+bags

Nah, my steering wheel is on the left. :)

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jblayney Loc: Colorado Springs Co.

Hi Bill, I use foam pipe insulation, the length of the vehicle window. Works for me, 😃

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Frapha wrote:

Take a look at this alternative -- I purchased one and have been satisfied with it. The only negative I've found is that it's a little bulky, but works very well.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/963098-REG/puffin_pad_pppro_pad_pro_camera_support.html

The link says that it is no longer available. You must have bought the last one!

BBurns Loc: South Bay, California

Bill_de wrote:

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Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv. ---

I have used products from the Vest Guy with no problem. If a catalog item won't work for your application, they will custom make anything you need. Made in the USA.

http://www.thevestguy.com/

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

rogerl wrote:

Have a look at this (I bought mine on Ebay for 99pence (UK)). I keep it attached to my Sigma 150-500 when on safari: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pod-R0017-B-Piastra-Red-Black/dp/B001QOGVQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449142071&sr=8-1&keywords=pod+camera

Have one of these, be careful with larger lenses.