Viera, Florida Sunday - bodypod, facial stabilizers
Dec 25, 2015 12:16:11 #
I will be at Viera Wetlands on Sunday 12/27/15 shooting wildlife. I will also have my bodypods, monopods, and facial stabilizers to demo if anyone is in the area and would like to try them out.
If you have a relatively large lens, like to do birds in flight, and/or would like more precision control over your aiming and weight management - this should be of interest !
The exact things I use and will be showing are not available commercially - but there are some similar things in the marketplace that are more expensive and/or not as good IMO.
If you are good at DYI you can make your own - or I will be making a small number available for purchase.
The pod itself also makes a great carpod - perfect for use at Viera or Blackpoint in Titusville. It is also great for low angle shots from the ground - especially it you have a tilting LCD.
If you have a relatively large lens, like to do birds in flight, and/or would like more precision control over your aiming and weight management - this should be of interest !
The exact things I use and will be showing are not available commercially - but there are some similar things in the marketplace that are more expensive and/or not as good IMO.
If you are good at DYI you can make your own - or I will be making a small number available for purchase.
The pod itself also makes a great carpod - perfect for use at Viera or Blackpoint in Titusville. It is also great for low angle shots from the ground - especially it you have a tilting LCD.
This shows the light weight version of the bodypod
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This shows the Manfro 234 with Arca/Swiss adapter
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This shows the range of motion of the pod itself 21-30 inches
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Dec 25, 2015 13:49:38 #
imagemeister wrote:
I will be at Viera Wetlands on Sunday 12/27/15 sho... (show quote)
So, what separates this pod from a normal short monopod ?? Well, the bottom section is constant diameter fiberglass with NO flip-locks to get in the way, slow you down or be uncomfortable to carry/handle. My pod adjusts from the top with the push of a botton and locks in place automatically for SPEED.
Go here - http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-269999-1.html - for some backround info.
Dec 25, 2015 15:03:57 #
Larry,if you forsee doing this again,try to give as much advance warning as possible! I flew down two weeks ago and made a quick trip to Blackpoint and Circle B Bar Reserve while visiting relatives. Love to see your "stuff."
Dec 25, 2015 17:07:44 #
DaveO wrote:
Larry,if you forsee doing this again,try to give as much advance warning as possible! I flew down two weeks ago and made a quick trip to Blackpoint and Circle B Bar Reserve while visiting relatives. Love to see your "stuff."
Thanks Dave ! - this is kinda sudden I know. In about 2 weeks, I will be at Wakodahatchee and Green Cay.....
Dec 26, 2015 10:04:36 #
londonfire
Loc: NY to NC
I love homemade rigs. I've seen that paint pole a number of times at the Depot and thought of modifying it. Next time I will pick it up. I made something like it for a GoPro. Thanks for the good pics.
Dec 26, 2015 10:13:46 #
Nice rig!!!
Looks like it is both comfortable AND effective. :thumbup:
IF I were closer I would make the ride down to check out your demonstration. As it is, the pictures will have to do.
Looks like it is both comfortable AND effective. :thumbup:
IF I were closer I would make the ride down to check out your demonstration. As it is, the pictures will have to do.
Dec 26, 2015 14:40:07 #
londonfire wrote:
I love homemade rigs. I've seen that paint pole a number of times at the Depot and thought of modifying it. Next time I will pick it up. I made something like it for a GoPro. Thanks for the good pics.
:thumbup: - yes, at the Depot ......- also great for shooting from a high viewpoint - over crowds and fences !
Dec 26, 2015 14:41:21 #
CHOLLY wrote:
Nice rig!!!
Looks like it is both comfortable AND effective. :thumbup:
IF I were closer I would make the ride down to check out your demonstration. As it is, the pictures will have to do.
Looks like it is both comfortable AND effective. :thumbup:
IF I were closer I would make the ride down to check out your demonstration. As it is, the pictures will have to do.
Thanks Cholly - Circle B in Lakeland is about as close as I get to you ....
Dec 27, 2015 17:55:14 #
Sorry folks, I did not make Viera this AM - too much RAIN in the AM !
Dec 27, 2015 18:27:49 #
Understood.
The weather is bad everywhere. Cold and raining here in upstate N.Y. but NO snow.
The weather is bad everywhere. Cold and raining here in upstate N.Y. but NO snow.
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