Getting down
Apr 5, 2012 18:42:25 #
I have learn from this group that sometimes you need to for lack of a better work "bend". But even though I do get down there and get shots from other angles, well getting up is a bear. So I was wondering is there a way to pass on the getting down and getting up part. But still get shots from another angle?
My camera is a 10 yr old Canon Rebel and it does have video out ports. But they seem to be for down loading from the memory card.
What I would need is a way to see what the camera see, and what the camera is telling me, played onto some type of monitor.
Any help would be welcome.
Diet
PS: Maybe my camera is a bit old for this kind of stuff.
My camera is a 10 yr old Canon Rebel and it does have video out ports. But they seem to be for down loading from the memory card.
What I would need is a way to see what the camera see, and what the camera is telling me, played onto some type of monitor.
Any help would be welcome.
Diet
PS: Maybe my camera is a bit old for this kind of stuff.
Apr 5, 2012 18:56:44 #
My Canon T3i has an adjustable screen so I can have it down low without having to get down there myself.
Apr 5, 2012 19:17:56 #
dame_wolf wrote:
My Canon T3i has an adjustable screen so I can have it down low without having to get down there myself.
:thumbup:
Apr 5, 2012 19:45:12 #
Dietxanadu wrote:
I have learn from this group that sometimes you ne... (show quote)
Hi Dietxanadu: I hope I'm understanding your question correctly. Let me try to paraphrase it, as I understand it, you have difficulty physically getting down on to your knees, belly or what ever is required to take a picture from the proper height and it is equally difficult, once you've gotten down to climb back up to a standing position. Am I correct? In short, if I understood the question, the answer is no! I've had back surgery leaving one of my legs with nerve damage, So I can appreciate your delima. What I have taken to doing is using my hiking stick, I can brace myself with it both getting down and getting up, it also passed as a semi suitable monopod. Your camera is what it is and there is nothing wrong with the Canon Rebel camera even if it's 10 years old, I've seen the pictures you have posted here and even if they don't have the highest pixel count. The quality is still there. How often do you plan on blowing them up to poster size anyway?
Apr 5, 2012 20:52:01 #
I use a right angle finder. Adorama sells one for less than half the cost of Canon's. Still, there are times when getting flat on the ground is a must. The gettin' back up can be a pain.
Apr 6, 2012 07:41:06 #
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun using my monopod this way. Attach the camera and use a remote release trigger that plugs into the camera. Now hold the camera down towards the ground, completely upside down and depress the button until it focuses and shoot. It sometimes takes several shots to get a good one that you like but it works surprisingly well and you don't even have to bend over. Then when you load the images onto the computer you just rotate the image till it is in the correct orientation. Problem solved, maybe.
Note you can also hold the camera way up above your head this way and get some interesting pictures. Works great for crowded concerts etc. Here are a few samples.
Note you can also hold the camera way up above your head this way and get some interesting pictures. Works great for crowded concerts etc. Here are a few samples.
Apr 6, 2012 07:59:23 #
Gary Truchelut wrote:
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun u... (show quote)
Wow!
That's getting it done!!
I like these images!
What an unsual technique!
Pat
Apr 6, 2012 08:17:57 #
Gary that is a great idea.
I have a walking stick which I use when hiking and I glued a screwed on top which know also doubles as a monopod. I will just ad you idea to it.
I have a walking stick which I use when hiking and I glued a screwed on top which know also doubles as a monopod. I will just ad you idea to it.
Apr 6, 2012 08:18:09 #
Not only is that inventive, getting so low makes these shots VERY interesting...much more interesting than they would be normally without the foreground interest.
Apr 6, 2012 08:48:31 #
Geofw
Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK
Have a look at this device. I think it would be what you are looking for.
Aputure Gigtube - Tilt & Swivel LCD Viewfinder.
Here is the link,
http://www.aputure.com/en/product/gigtube_instant_digita_screen_visible_remote_control.php
Aputure Gigtube - Tilt & Swivel LCD Viewfinder.
Here is the link,
http://www.aputure.com/en/product/gigtube_instant_digita_screen_visible_remote_control.php
Apr 6, 2012 08:49:06 #
Gary Truchelut wrote:
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun u... (show quote)
Love your idea, now I need to get a monopod. Thanks for sharing.
Apr 6, 2012 09:12:05 #
Gary Truchelut wrote:
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun u... (show quote)
These are great!!
Apr 6, 2012 09:14:09 #
Gidgette wrote:
quote=Gary Truchelut This may sound crazy but I h... (show quote)
The 'gotta gets' just keep coming and coming :roll:
Apr 6, 2012 09:38:32 #
Nikon13 wrote:
quote=Gidgette quote=Gary Truchelut This may sou... (show quote)
Don't they though!!!!! LOL
Apr 6, 2012 10:00:18 #
I'm sure someone else has done this before, but thanks for the comments.
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