Home Made Gear
Sep 9, 2013 09:31:16 #
To keep track of you lens cap:
I drilled a small hole through the lens cap an knotted a string threaded through the hole. Tie the other end to the camera carrying strap.
I drilled a small hole through the lens cap an knotted a string threaded through the hole. Tie the other end to the camera carrying strap.
Sep 9, 2013 09:42:06 #
You guys are awesome. I love home brewed stuff! I have a ReallyRightStuff tripod designed for ground level use. It is well built with a comparable price tag. The legs are about 10" with rubber bumpers on the back so when opened the bumpers are stabilizing it on the ground. The height above the ground is dependent on the ball head attached.
The coolest home brew I saw was made by Andrew Davidhazy where he made a platform that rotated and at the same time it wound the film rewind knob allowing a full 360 degree photo.
The coolest home brew I saw was made by Andrew Davidhazy where he made a platform that rotated and at the same time it wound the film rewind knob allowing a full 360 degree photo.
Sep 9, 2013 09:50:33 #
bersharbp wrote:
To keep track of you lens cap:
I drilled a small hole through the lens cap an knotted a string threaded through the hole. Tie the other end to the camera carrying strap.
I drilled a small hole through the lens cap an knotted a string threaded through the hole. Tie the other end to the camera carrying strap.
....which is convenient if you use only one lens or if all your lenses have the same filter diameter.
For lens cap security with lenses of different sizes use Velcro. Stick a piece of the soft "loop" Velcro on the front of each lens cap, and stick or sew a patch of the "hook" velcro to the lapel or sleeve of your shirt, jacket, vest...whatever....ot to your camera strap or tripod leg as a docking site to hold the cap securely until putting it back on the lens. Or...put the "Velcro" on the end of a cord attached to your camera...just be sure the cord is long enough to reach the cap on your longest lens!
Dave in East River, SD
Sep 9, 2013 10:43:33 #
Hankwt wrote:
....Now that Ive spewed out this question I wonder about others inventions/homemade gear ??? Ive seen lots of different homemade flash diffusers but there must be more things ??
Cant wait to hear from some of the "Creatives" out there !!
Cant wait to hear from some of the "Creatives" out there !!
This could turn out to be a great topic:
Here is a lightweight -cheap and easy extra hand I use for external flash. $5 ballhead on a $2 clamp from Home Depot....(ok for a point & shoot, But I made another from a steel clamp for my camera).
Sep 9, 2013 10:46:24 #
Sep 9, 2013 10:51:36 #
OddJobber wrote:
Here's a pic that illustrates the problem. My Manfrotto has a reversible center column that gets the camera down to ground level, but then all the controls are reversed and hard to use. My thought is a gimble type thing that would hang from the center column and allow the ball head to be mounted right side up. :)
Would also like to see a tripod mounted beer can holder. ;)
Would also like to see a tripod mounted beer can holder. ;)
Never saw or heard of a set-up like that, but then never knew to look. Question: Have I read on here about software that allows you to connect the camera to an iPad via USB port and use to view shot and control the shutter?If so, could it be convenient to have an iPad adapter to mount on the top of the tripod?
Sep 9, 2013 10:59:34 #
jane g
Loc: western NY
I made a small reflector out of a cardboard circle and aluminum foil. I also always carry a white umbrella as a diffuser and a frisbee to splash water on dry rocks. None of these were my ideas, but they work great.
Sep 9, 2013 11:33:39 #
Search for How to make a ground pod in You Tube and you should come up with a couple of sites. Jerryj98501
Sep 9, 2013 11:47:04 #
Uuglypher wrote:
For lens cap security with lenses of different sizes use Velcro. Stick a piece of the soft "loop" Velcro on the front of each lens cap, and stick or sew a patch of the "hook" velcro to the lapel or sleeve of your shirt, jacket, vest...whatever....ot to your camera strap or tripod leg as a docking site to hold the cap securely until putting it back on the lens.
May I suggest you buy some extra of the loop tape, cut it the same size as the hook patches, and cover those hook patches with it when not in use for your camera gear?
The hook patches have the nasty ability to grab anything that comes within a foot's distance of it: $300 alpaca sweater, wife or girlfriend's brandnew hose, etc. Carefully trying to remove from those items, or just yanking them off, will leave you with damaged goods and a not so happy female.....
EstherP
Sep 9, 2013 12:02:59 #
I recently bought a new pistol grip ball head which has a screw that tightens the quick release plate stopping movement/shake - it worked so well I took my other QR plates to the shop where I drilled and tapped for the use of small thumb screws which eliminated movement/shake in them also. $6 for the proper size tap and thumb screws.
Sep 9, 2013 13:05:33 #
Hankwt wrote:
I made a "duo-pod" used for photographing birds on the ground or in a tree. It's light weight and easy to carry. I may patent it being I can't find one like it. My son is a patent attorney.Being a retired toolmaker ive decided im going to ... (show quote)
Sep 9, 2013 13:24:25 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I mounted a small ball head inside an 8" aluminum skillet for just such a purpose, easy to handle and keeps the head dry in case the ground is damp. Skillet cost nothing as it was an old one I was going to throw out with peeling Teflon coating and the 3/8" bolt was in the spare parts bin. I did have to use a dab of silicone on the hole to make sure it sealed against the moisture though.
MT,
Please post a picture of your invention.
Sep 9, 2013 13:28:56 #
Hankwt wrote:
Being a retired toolmaker ive decided im going to ... (show quote)
Many tripods allow reversing the center column for ground level shots.
Sep 9, 2013 15:11:49 #
This type of lens cap with a very fine tether is available in all lens size so you can have one on each lens - I have a rubber band attached to the tether end that goes around the lens body where it will not interfere with the lens function they also sell the tether with a small tape patch that can be "stuck" on any lens cap.
These are on Amazon.
CamKix® 4 pieces Snap-on Lens Cap or Center Pinch Lens Cap for for Nikon, Canon, Sony and other DSLR Camera
These are on Amazon.
CamKix® 4 pieces Snap-on Lens Cap or Center Pinch Lens Cap for for Nikon, Canon, Sony and other DSLR Camera
Uuglypher wrote:
....which is convenient if you use only one lens o... (show quote)
Sep 9, 2013 17:01:19 #
Hankwt wrote:
Being a retired toolmaker ive decided im going to ... (show quote)
Here are a couple of things I put together. I found a used Sigma 70-210 2.8 APO for a really good price but there was no tripod collar. I made the one shown here which works very well and folds up to take up less space. I also had a small level in the garage (I have no idea where it came from) but by cutting 3 pieces from trashed CD I was able to mount it in the flash shoe which I can use to make sure that the lens is level.
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