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Apr 11, 2012 07:52:45   #
Jacko Loc: Lansing, MI
 
Very clever MT. Now.....what new gear are you going to buy with all that money you saved on the camo? :thumbup:

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Apr 11, 2012 08:04:32   #
Ive Fallen Loc: Chula, GA
 
the rug doesn't go with the camo. i would leave it at home....Kidding!!!

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Apr 11, 2012 08:41:26   #
Wickspics Loc: Detroits Northwest Side. Cody High School.
 
I shoot ducks a lot from a portable folding deer blind I got from Gander Mountain. Staying hidden with my cam is not the problem, my problem lies when I press the Canon to take the shot. The birds heads come up and they look right through the shelter flap right at me. They now know I'm there and swim out of range, now I'm wrapping towels around my 100-400 but it does not seem to help my stealth. Input please !



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Apr 11, 2012 08:50:45   #
BOB Loc: Texas
 
Nikon_DonB wrote:
What Camera? "I don't see no stinking camera."


It 's camaflogued!!!

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Apr 11, 2012 08:54:03   #
BOB Loc: Texas
 
Kim LeBlanc wrote:
I have been doing the same thing for years! Use the sleeves from old camo hunting cloths for my lens. Pull over lens until you have a nice fit, then cut off excess at each end. Also protects surface of lens, I always leave my on. Tri-pod, I used pipe insulation (Foam) on legs. Pads leggs for carrying & in cold weather keeps fingers from getting cold when handling tripod. Also use old camo hunting cloths to wrap legs over the foam secureing with electrical tape.


get some camo tape 2 inches wide and tape you foam on the legs.

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Apr 11, 2012 09:29:12   #
Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx
 
MT Shooter wrote:
I have been looking at different camoflage options for both my Sigma 150-500mm and Sigma 800mm lenses, and there are several options on the market. I have also been looking at options for camo on a tripod so I could blend in with the surroundings completely and get closer to my subjects. Everything I have looked at that is photography specific seems to very high priced and not really all that specialized.
So today I went to my local Cabelas and went through their "bargain cave" where they sell returned, discontinued, and damaged items. I found a nice camo long sleeve stretchy sport shirt and also a nice pair of stretchy lightweight camo pants, all by Seclusion 3D. Total cost $19.98.
I cut a sleeve off the 2XL shirt and trimmed it to fit over the 800mm lens. The other sleeve went on a lower tripod leg. The body of the shirt fit really nicely over the top half of the tripod and overlapped the mid joints. The lower legs of the pants made mice covers for the other two lower tripod legs. I need to break out the sewing machine and hem over the fabric cuts, but all in all I think it is a very economical and effective alternative to a couple hundred dollars of camo specialty items. Nothing is permanently attached and will come off and go back on in second and is all totally washable.
Necessity is the mother of invention as they say.
The tripod is a Bogen 3046 (plain aluminum) with the 2 stage legs. I have another Bogen 3246 (black legs) with a gimbal head on it and will probably do something with the trunks portion of the camo pants to make a cover of sorts for the Gimbal.
I have been looking at different camoflage options... (show quote)


:thumbup: Ho-rah, I love DIY this works and provides protection from the elements, and protects the equipment and wallet. And Camo :thumbup:

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Apr 11, 2012 09:54:32   #
chinajack Loc: nw chicago
 
That is a great idea, I have a camoflage coat I will try that on.

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Apr 11, 2012 09:55:47   #
ggttc Loc: TN
 
Gary Truchelut wrote:
It would be nice if the fabric was waterproof as well as I like to shoot in the rain. Might want to put elastic at the ends so it stays put. I really like your idea.


You can buy waterproof spray for fabric...and I have used it for everything from patio cushions to pup tents...works good.

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Apr 11, 2012 10:51:15   #
Judi Loc: Oregon
 
hope these links help
http://www.soundblimp.com/faqs.htm

http://www.picturedujour.com/2008/05/30/how-to-make-a-sound-blimp-for-your-camera/67

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_blimp

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Apr 11, 2012 11:05:02   #
Itpurs Loc: Carson City, NV
 
Great idea. You should send this one to "Larry's Cheap Shots". He would luv this one.

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Apr 11, 2012 11:21:39   #
ward5311 Loc: Georgia
 
If you want to mask your scent order the Skunk scent form Cabela's works great. Only problem is you will have to sleep outside with the dog......

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Apr 11, 2012 11:48:27   #
JimH Loc: Western South Jersey, USA
 
Every time I go out looking, I can never find the camo section at the fabric store...

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Apr 11, 2012 12:27:35   #
2x25mpg Loc: Long Island NY
 
So where's the pic? Its not with your post. !!! :?:

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Apr 11, 2012 14:10:27   #
Vick I Loc: Texas
 
My hat is off to you, Mt Shooter!

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Apr 11, 2012 15:23:49   #
joanef
 
Now I want to go to my local fabric store to see what is in stock...

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