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Needing Info on "Sandbags"
Mar 11, 2016 14:08:45 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations for a good quality "sandbag" for situations where a tripod/monopod aren't practical ( car window, windowsill of permanent blind, etc). I've looked at photography and hunting types and dont know what'll work best.
2 questions:
1. What type of sandbag works for you?
2. What type of filler gives best stability? (Sand, seed husks, rice, beads,etc)
Thanks to all in advance for your help.
Rocco
2 questions:
1. What type of sandbag works for you?
2. What type of filler gives best stability? (Sand, seed husks, rice, beads,etc)
Thanks to all in advance for your help.
Rocco
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Pretty simple lookup(you prefer one with a built-in tripod like fastening system):
"The Pod Red Bean Bag Camera Support for Compact Cameras
by The POD
4.7 out of 5 stars 12 customer reviews
Price: $21.99 + $10.60 shipping
Beanbag support for compact cameras, advanced point and shoot cameras, camcorders, DSLRs with a short focal length lens, microphones, etc
Built-in 1/4" camera mount
Provides support on regular or irregular surface like rocks, benches, cars, on the ground, etc"
Try Adorama or Amazon
Mar 11, 2016 17:26:28 #
While I've not used shot bags for photography, I've used them quite a bit in my machine shop for exactly the same purpose, removing vibration. While sand and other fillers will work, nothing is better than good old lead shot. You just get more bang for the buck, or rather more dampening for the volume. It used to be that you could just use the cloth bags in which the shot was sold, but since the manufacturers have switched to woven polyethylene for the bags, they are not sufficient as the weaving breaks down and the shot escapes. I've made bags from heavy cloth and reinforced vinyl upholstery cloth. They work quite well when the ends are double or triple seamed as the shot moving about in the bag will strain the seams to failure if less is done.
Mar 11, 2016 18:54:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
How about a bag - maybe an old........
I had a Bag, but I got a divorce!!
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Mar 11, 2016 21:07:15 #
lsaguy wrote:
While I've not used shot bags for photography, I'v... (show quote)
Caldwell Lead-shot Carrier Bags
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/caldwell-lead-sled-large-weight-bag?repChildCatid=33498
Mar 11, 2016 21:42:12 #
Mar 11, 2016 21:45:53 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
I'm looking for recommendations for a good quality "sandbag" for situations where a tripod/monopod aren't practical ( car window, windowsill of permanent blind, etc)............
There are actually a few of these out there.
http://www.thewildgrizzly.com/bean-bags/
http://www.thevestguy.com/products/3002/Sand_Bags_-_Bean_Bags
http://foter.com/explore/camera-bean-bags
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823354-REG/Apex_898159002316_Bean_Bag_Realtree.html
Mar 12, 2016 01:02:23 #
I have commercial bags from B&H filled with lead shot. They aren't going any where. But I don't have to carry them far.
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Mar 12, 2016 08:44:26 #
rogerl
Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)
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 (it screws in): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pod-R0017-B-Piastra-Red-Black/dp/B001QOGVQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qi...
Mar 13, 2016 19:53:48 #
Mar 13, 2016 21:32:02 #
WALL wrote:
I would avoid having sand near any camera.
Awww noww, how much fun is that? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Mar 13, 2016 21:49:59 #
lightcatcher wrote:
Caldwell Lead-shot Carrier Bags
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/caldwell-lead-sled-large-weight-bag?repChildCatid=33498
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/caldwell-lead-sled-large-weight-bag?repChildCatid=33498
This one looks quite good. I had bought something similar to this, but it cost about twice as much.
The one I have has an inner lining so that nothing leaks out and I fill it with pea gravel. What I have used it for most of the time is that I use an iOptron SkyTracker for long exposures of the night sky, and I lay this bag on the leg cross supports of my tripod effectively lowering the center of gravity and making for vibration free exposures.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1081619&gclid=Cj0KEQiAvJS3BRDd44fjndyii6MBEiQAN4EkPe06Iq1lVUaepLrAOmcT9hniC8SRTGQ_GVEinOWQayUaAj398P8HAQ&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&A=details&Q=
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Mar 13, 2016 22:38:35 #
JimH123 wrote:
This one looks quite good. I had bought something... (show quote)
B&H having "D rings" does make it more versatile for photography. Either one will work quit nicely at different prices. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Mar 14, 2016 15:09:58 #
Here in the Midwest, there is a parking lot (or camping) game called "cornhole" (don't blame me, I didn't invent it) The "bean bags" for those are perfect, they are filled with corn (the hard, seed corn type) Not as dusty as sand, and it doesn't pack as tight, so it is easier to shape around your camera. The best part is, if you get bored, you can feed the ducks with it. :)
Mar 25, 2016 16:13:58 #
Look up lenscoat, they have 2 model try to figure out how high you wont your camera visor to be so you don't have to much bending or stretching to frame your pict
Mar 25, 2016 16:16:10 #
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