Tripod Stabilization
Jan 10, 2014 07:17:30 #
I check most of the 'tripod' topics and haven't found the answer.
Has anyone come up with their own system, or a good purchased system, to stabilize their tripod for use in strong winds? Mine has the hook in center, but I can anticipate shake of the bag of rocks or whatever I hang from it, in really strong wind. In my mind's eye, I can visualize a heavy canvas with velcro that has pockets for weights (or weights sewn into the pockets), to be applied near the bottom of each leg.
Your thoughts?
(I'm taking a photo trip to Iceland next month and I understand wind can be an issue there, and we'll be taking lots of long exposures).
Has anyone come up with their own system, or a good purchased system, to stabilize their tripod for use in strong winds? Mine has the hook in center, but I can anticipate shake of the bag of rocks or whatever I hang from it, in really strong wind. In my mind's eye, I can visualize a heavy canvas with velcro that has pockets for weights (or weights sewn into the pockets), to be applied near the bottom of each leg.
Your thoughts?
(I'm taking a photo trip to Iceland next month and I understand wind can be an issue there, and we'll be taking lots of long exposures).
Jan 10, 2014 07:23:06 #
Instead of a bag of rocks, sand or whatever, I can visualize a rope from the tripod hook down to a loop that I put my foot through and voila, I have a 240 lb stabilizer for my tripod! No?
Jan 10, 2014 07:23:24 #
Wanda Krack wrote:
I check most of the 'tripod' topics and haven't fo... (show quote)
Maybe something that would have straps that attach to the legs with one pouch hanging in the middle. Would most likely be more stable than something just hanging from a hook in the middle.
Jan 10, 2014 07:29:24 #
unclebe1 wrote:
Instead of a bag of rocks, sand or whatever, I can visualize a rope from the tripod hook down to a loop that I put my foot through and voila, I have a 240 lb stabilizer for my tripod! No?
LOL, I would have only 130 lb. weight, and have to stand steady for 30 seconds to perhaps a couple of hours! Good answer for short term long exposures tho. Thanks.
Jan 10, 2014 07:31:05 #
Wahawk wrote:
Maybe something that would have straps that attach to the legs with one pouch hanging in the middle. Would most likely be more stable than something just hanging from a hook in the middle.
Good idea, and I agree, will need to think about this a bit.
Jan 10, 2014 07:34:21 #
Wanda Krack wrote:
LOL, I would have only 130 lb. weight, and have to stand steady for 30 seconds to perhaps a couple of hours! Good answer for short term long exposures tho. Thanks.
Okay, instead of my foot, or your foot as the case may be, how about a tent peg. Just knock it in and use the same rope from the tripod to the peg. Better?
If it's a rocky area, how about a piton instead of a tent peg?
Jan 10, 2014 07:39:13 #
unclebe1 wrote:
Instead of a bag of rocks, sand or whatever, I can visualize a rope from the tripod hook down to a loop that I put my foot through and voila, I have a 240 lb stabilizer for my tripod! No?
Hey! You beat me too it.
Jan 10, 2014 07:48:11 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
Extreme conditions where possible I use a tent stake and bungee cord or a weight of about five pounds, I have a old bar bell that I use and an old back pak I keep some accessories for out side shooting. I carry an old towel to put over my head when I need to view camera pictures in the bright sun and other small handy things that can come in useful.
Wanda Krack wrote:
I check most of the 'tripod' topics and haven't fo... (show quote)
Jan 10, 2014 07:52:51 #
Wahawk wrote:
Maybe something that would have straps that attach to the legs with one pouch hanging in the middle. Would most likely be more stable than something just hanging from a hook in the middle.
I have seen pictures of something like this for sale as an accessory for a tripod, but I can't remember who sold it...
Jan 10, 2014 07:59:08 #
unclebe1 wrote:
Instead of a bag of rocks, sand or whatever, I can visualize a rope from the tripod hook down to a loop that I put my foot through and voila, I have a 240 lb stabilizer for my tripod! No?
2 possible problems with that are , getting foot tangled in loop triping and camera ,tripod both come crashing to the ground.
Forgeting foot is in loop and walk off again pulling over camera and tripod .
Both being a rare possiblity but still food for thought .
Jan 10, 2014 08:05:10 #
Wanda Krack wrote:
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When it's very winds, things move. Be careful about applying too much weight to the tripod.
Jan 10, 2014 08:14:21 #
How about a (dog run) lawn screw with a carabiner and line attachment screwed into the grown below your tripod hook. Not so good on rocks but elsewhere stable.
Bill R.
Bill R.
Jan 10, 2014 08:15:08 #
dooragdragon wrote:
2 possible problems with that are , getting foot tangled in loop triping and camera ,tripod both come crashing to the ground.
Forgeting foot is in loop and walk off again pulling over camera and tripod .
Both being a rare possiblity but still food for thought .
Forgeting foot is in loop and walk off again pulling over camera and tripod .
Both being a rare possiblity but still food for thought .
Good points and I doubt that they are that rare!! So, how about tying the rope to a relatively small board and just stepping on the board when you're ready to take the shot? This would be for short duration shots. For long duration, I go back to my tent peg or piton suggestions.
:) :)
Jan 10, 2014 08:17:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
When it's very winds, things move. Be careful about applying too much weight to the tripod.
Why do you say be careful with too much weight to the tripod?
Jerry?
Jan 10, 2014 08:19:16 #
unclebe1 wrote:
Okay, instead of my foot, or your foot as the case may be, how about a tent peg. Just knock it in and use the same rope from the tripod to the peg. Better?
If it's a rocky area, how about a piton instead of a tent peg?
If it's a rocky area, how about a piton instead of a tent peg?
I like this idea. Thanks.
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