My latest contraption for lens support
Jan 13, 2019 13:32:11 #
May 27, 2019 07:47:34 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
This seems to be a perpetual post, so glad to see it. Maybe it's somewhere in the previous posts and I missed it - I'm wondering if there is any suggestion on adding a shoulder harness (not neck strap) to aid in support of the heavy equipment instead of a very tight waist belt? Guessing a heavy duty set of suspenders could be adapted if not to elastic.
May 27, 2019 09:35:03 #
tommy2 wrote:
This seems to be a perpetual post, so glad to see it. Maybe it's somewhere in the previous posts and I missed it - I'm wondering if there is any suggestion on adding a shoulder harness (not neck strap) to aid in support of the heavy equipment instead of a very tight waist belt? Guessing a heavy duty set of suspenders could be adapted if not to elastic.
There much more to this story ! - https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-269999-1.html
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May 27, 2019 13:05:24 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
imagemeister wrote:
There much more to this story.
Oh Yeah, should have looked further. Thank you!
May 27, 2019 13:41:41 #
tommy2 wrote:
Oh Yeah, should have looked further. Thank you!
Here is my current parts recommendation: may have to do a complete update on all of this now !
May 27, 2019 13:52:47 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
The more I read your posts the more I think this will be a major addition to my hobby. Gotta be careful and not get ahead of my ability; however, it is becoming apparent my big 12 lb lens plus DSLR body just might be able to be taken out on a walking tour of the parkland along the river down the block. Will start out with a smaller setup to work out the bugs though.
May 27, 2019 14:24:14 #
tommy2 wrote:
The more I read your posts the more I think this will be a major addition to my hobby. Gotta be careful and not get ahead of my ability; however, it is becoming apparent my big 12 lb lens plus DSLR body just might be able to be taken out on a walking tour of the parkland along the river down the block. Will start out with a smaller setup to work out the bugs though.
You will definitely need the shoulder harness and back brace !
The harness -- https://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Fish-Sea-Fishing-Shoulder-Harness-Load-Preventing-Perfect-Low-Profile-Rod/401140607072?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
This is the belt I recommend - but you do have to modify it with a rotary file and add the stainless eyelets.....https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fish-WOW-Fishing-Fighting-Belt-TS-M3-Big-Game-12-Wide-Havey-Duty-Rod-Belt/113733777209?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190129125700%26meid%3D5ebeb7762ce543e39337ba6b609fd4be%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D113757411623%26itm%3D113733777209&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982
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May 28, 2019 07:16:14 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
imagemeister wrote:
Here is my current parts recommendation: may have to do a complete update on all of this now !
I am amazed at your inventive, out-of-the-box thinking and fabrication of a good, solid photographic hobby accessory. Been thinking about your initial post and the info in the additional links you sent - Thank You!
Being an engineer I am driven to come up with my own version. My thinking is to first make a forehead brace. As soon as I finish this reply, a back harness will be ordered and then I plan to design and fabricate a plate of sorts with a socket for a short "monopod" to be placed across my chest just at the bottom of my ribcage. My thinking here is that this design will not restrict vertical (bending) movements of my body yet hold the camera steady too.
Might not be enough support to allow comfortable use of a large lens/DSLR combo but my first attempt at this project will be centered around an 8 lb, 70-200mm f2/8 IS/DSLR combo. I have been practicing handholding that setup and it is working great, anything else is gravy.
One thing here is using your suggested parts and complimenting them with other same sourced parts will not break the bank - even if starting over is necessary!
May 28, 2019 08:44:06 #
tommy2 wrote:
I am amazed at your inventive, out-of-the-box thin... (show quote)
It is refreshing to meet someone with kindred spirits !Here is my "minipod" version ....
May 28, 2019 10:38:33 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
imagemeister wrote: It is refreshing to meet someone with kindred spirits !
Here is my "minipod" version ....
It is refreshing to meet someone with kindred spirits !Here is my "minipod" version ....
Well ghee whizz...should have known!
The harness will be here the second week of June giving me time to get the other parts together.
Yeah, kindred spirits - read where you use a focusing rail to balance the loads. Have two of them in use for the same reason.
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