My latest contraption for lens support
Feb 6, 2014 06:27:55 #
Meister, Very cool, when can I stop by and pick mine up? I noticed a spotting scope?? on your hot shoe, where did you get it and what power is it, etc. Is that you in the picture? Thanks, Gary
imagemeister wrote:
The photos below show my latest contraption for lens support...
Feb 6, 2014 07:11:29 #
How do you stop your heart beat from adding movement during the excitement of the up coming shot? (should you have a lens/camera attached) :)
Feb 6, 2014 08:08:44 #
imagemeister wrote:
I aim to field test this during the upcoming birding season here in Fla....
1. Is that large metal plate at your waist the rod holder?
2. When you say "birding season," do you mena FL requires a permit to photograph birds, like a hunting license? :D
Feb 6, 2014 09:24:13 #
imagemeister wrote:
The photos below show my latest contraption for le... (show quote)
Using the fishing rod support is an interesting ides, but why did you remove the flower from your hair in the second pic?
Feb 6, 2014 09:44:00 #
Schwabo
Loc: Florida
I have a similar setup, instead of a broom handle I use a monopod in the rod holder. I works and I do not have any sore muscle or hurting back. Great picture with the flower.
Feb 6, 2014 09:54:59 #
gwong1 wrote:
Meister, Very cool, when can I stop by and pick mine up? I noticed a spotting scope?? on your hot shoe, where did you get it and what power is it, etc. Is that you in the picture? Thanks, Gary
Hi Gary, Yes it is a "spotting scope" - actually a brite line viewfinder for a 200mm lens from a rangefinder camera I got off ebay - made by Komura - I use it to help get the lens pointed on subject -but they are very rare - the 135mm ones are more common. I don't know why someone does not make something like that now ! - it would sell like hotcakes ! Yeah, that is me in the flesh.
Feb 6, 2014 10:02:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
1. Is that large metal plate at your waist the rod holder?
2. When you say "birding season," do you mena FL requires a permit to photograph birds, like a hunting license? :D
2. When you say "birding season," do you mena FL requires a permit to photograph birds, like a hunting license? :D
1. Yes, that is the rod holder - and quite comfortable actually - it has a foam backing. Some might mistake it for a chastity belt for men ! :lol:
2. yes, you must own a BIG lens and pass a competency test ! :-D
Feb 6, 2014 10:04:53 #
Schwabo wrote:
I have a similar setup, instead of a broom handle I use a monopod in the rod holder. I works and I do not have any sore muscle or hurting back. Great picture with the flower.
I have not used mine for extended period in the field yet, but am considering wearing a back brace and then putting the rod holder over it - just in case ......
Feb 6, 2014 10:06:48 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
I really like the flower in your hair. Necessity is the mother of invention. Good job!
Feb 6, 2014 10:12:09 #
Creative!! Should work quite well and spur more innovation. Like the flower in the hair in the first shot :)
Feb 6, 2014 10:28:36 #
Jerry Green
Loc: Huntsville, AL
Very good idea. This is why I suggested a DIY section for this forum. It would be a great way to share our ideas and to ask for a DIY solution for a project.
Feb 6, 2014 10:43:47 #
I've been using a $35 carbon fiber Opteka monopod with a cheap ballhead attached. I don't extend to about two feet and stuff the foot behind my belt or in my pants pocket. "Minimal" is important to me.
My latest "improvement" was to poke a hole in the rubber tripod foot. A "S" hook goes in the hole and hooks on my belt.
My gear is a bit more minimalist so weighs much less than what is shown at the top of this topic. Yet, using the M43 system I can get 600 equivalent reach without the weight and bulk.
My latest "improvement" was to poke a hole in the rubber tripod foot. A "S" hook goes in the hole and hooks on my belt.
My gear is a bit more minimalist so weighs much less than what is shown at the top of this topic. Yet, using the M43 system I can get 600 equivalent reach without the weight and bulk.
Feb 6, 2014 10:46:36 #
What a great idea imagemeister !! One suggestion: A binocular harness like this one at Amazon for $14 might take the cut out of the strap that you have pictuered and stabilize the "pole" from two sides.
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-19125C-Deluxe-Binocular-Harness/dp/B00200BVXS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1391701277&sr=8-6&keywords=Binocular+strap
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-19125C-Deluxe-Binocular-Harness/dp/B00200BVXS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1391701277&sr=8-6&keywords=Binocular+strap
Feb 6, 2014 10:54:10 #
GC likes NIKON wrote:
What a great idea imagemeister !! One suggestion: A binocular harness like this one at Amazon for $14 might take the cut out of the strap that you have pictuered and stabilize the "pole" from two sides.
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-19125C-Deluxe-Binocular-Harness/dp/B00200BVXS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1391701277&sr=8-6&keywords=Binocular+strap
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-19125C-Deluxe-Binocular-Harness/dp/B00200BVXS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1391701277&sr=8-6&keywords=Binocular+strap
Yes, this is on my list of considerations - more comfort is better - if I do not have to sacrifice speed.
Feb 6, 2014 12:00:46 #
I like it. Will give you much more and faster range of motion than a gimbal head atop a tripod. Good Luck with it.
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