Bipods for photography?
Jul 1, 2012 11:10:42 #
I've been doing a little research on this issue, and can find very little. Bipods are very popular with gun shooters, and it's logical to assume that if they make rifles steadier, then they should make cameras more steadier than a monopod.
Has anyone here had any experience with them, and if so, do you have any recommendations as to a purchase?
Has anyone here had any experience with them, and if so, do you have any recommendations as to a purchase?
Jul 1, 2012 11:15:42 #
I like the idea, but it looks like they are not very tall. And a Ball Head would be needed. I smell and idea brewing.
Jul 1, 2012 11:22:33 #
Laurie wrote:
I like the idea, but it looks like they are not very tall. And a Ball Head would be needed. I smell and idea brewing.
What I'd like to find is one that's constructed like my monopod - one pole - expanded at the base to include two 'feet'. But I can find nothing currently made that looks like this.
Jul 1, 2012 15:16:05 #
gym wrote:
What I'd like to find is one that's constructed like my monopod - one pole - expanded at the base to include two 'feet'. But I can find nothing currently made that looks like this.
Laurie wrote:
I like the idea, but it looks like they are not very tall. And a Ball Head would be needed. I smell and idea brewing.
What I'd like to find is one that's constructed like my monopod - one pole - expanded at the base to include two 'feet'. But I can find nothing currently made that looks like this.
Can't see it myself. One of the benefits of a monopod is that it leans in any direction. If it had two feet it would only lean in one. Surely that would be a disadvantage?
Jul 1, 2012 22:31:37 #
A bipod on a gun uses the length of a rifle against your sholder to stabalize it. Since the camera is so short, it would have no benefit. NOW, back in the 60's they had what looked like a Rifle Stock which the camera mounted on top of it, and a remote screw-in trigger was used from the trigger area. I remember it because my father had one.
Jul 1, 2012 22:50:55 #
MadMike wrote:
A bipod on a gun uses the length of a rifle against your sholder to stabalize it. Since the camera is so short, it would have no benefit. NOW, back in the 60's they had what looked like a Rifle Stock which the camera mounted on top of it, and a remote screw-in trigger was used from the trigger area. I remember it because my father had one.
I remember that from the 60's. Not that I'm old, though.
Jul 1, 2012 22:56:29 #
This is funny, try to get on a plane with one of these. i guess they still make these gun stocks, although I haven't seen one for years. Go to this site and see all the new styles.http://www.google.com/search?q=camera+stock&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7SKPT_enUS412&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=LQ3xT5uCCYe6rQGIrJH-AQ&ved=0CFcQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=812
jerryc41 wrote:
I remember that from the 60's. Not that I'm old, though.
MadMike wrote:
A bipod on a gun uses the length of a rifle against your sholder to stabalize it. Since the camera is so short, it would have no benefit. NOW, back in the 60's they had what looked like a Rifle Stock which the camera mounted on top of it, and a remote screw-in trigger was used from the trigger area. I remember it because my father had one.
I remember that from the 60's. Not that I'm old, though.
Jul 2, 2012 01:37:41 #
Here you go, complete with a ball head adapter. Might be just the ticket for using those big white L lenses with their tripod mounts.
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/largeImagePopup.jsp?productId=1097106&cImage=s7_230508_999_alt01_01
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/largeImagePopup.jsp?productId=1097106&cImage=s7_230508_999_alt01_01
Jul 2, 2012 01:51:44 #
gym wrote:
I've been doing a little research on this issue, and can find very little. Bipods are very popular with gun shooters, and it's logical to assume that if they make rifles steadier, then they should make cameras more steadier than a monopod.
Has anyone here had any experience with them, and if so, do you have any recommendations as to a purchase?
Has anyone here had any experience with them, and if so, do you have any recommendations as to a purchase?
http://www.amazon.com/Bog-Gear-BOG-POD-Shooting-Photography/dp/B001G0MPL0
Jul 2, 2012 04:29:41 #
MadMike wrote:
A bipod on a gun uses the length of a rifle against your sholder to stabalize it. Since the camera is so short, it would have no benefit. NOW, back in the 60's they had what looked like a Rifle Stock which the camera mounted on top of it, and a remote screw-in trigger was used from the trigger area. I remember it because my father had one.
I remember that. Wasn't it a Russian product? We had a Russian shop in London that sold all sorts of Russian-made stuff at low prices, some of it very good. I still have a pair of 7x50 binoculars I bought there for £15 in the sixties. The photo equipment did not have the best reputation, though it was adequate.
Jul 2, 2012 06:54:47 #
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Camlink-CMP1-Walking-Stick-Monopod/dp/B001GCVF78/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341225381&sr=1-2
I always take my walking stick/monopod with me when out walking and always have a compact camera in my pocket. I find it invaluable when there is no wall or tree handy to steady the camera. Of course it isn't as steady as a tripod but I find if I put the camera on a two second delay it's much better than having the camera 'waving about in the air'. It is light, convenient and adjustable to my height for use as a walking stick.
Of course if I'm out specifically to take photos then I take my tripod.
I bought the monopod on Amazon (link above) for £5.98 GBP
It measures 26" min to 54" max.
I always take my walking stick/monopod with me when out walking and always have a compact camera in my pocket. I find it invaluable when there is no wall or tree handy to steady the camera. Of course it isn't as steady as a tripod but I find if I put the camera on a two second delay it's much better than having the camera 'waving about in the air'. It is light, convenient and adjustable to my height for use as a walking stick.
Of course if I'm out specifically to take photos then I take my tripod.
I bought the monopod on Amazon (link above) for £5.98 GBP
It measures 26" min to 54" max.
Jul 2, 2012 07:00:38 #
Trek pod makes a monopod with 3 short legs at the bottom that are velco's in. Undo the strap and you have a mono/tri-pod. Not the steadiest thing I ever used but does work for lighter cameras. Also doubles as a walking stick.
Jul 2, 2012 07:33:55 #
gym wrote:
What I'd like to find is one that's constructed like my monopod - one pole - expanded at the base to include two 'feet'. But I can find nothing currently made that looks like this.
Laurie wrote:
I like the idea, but it looks like they are not very tall. And a Ball Head would be needed. I smell and idea brewing.
What I'd like to find is one that's constructed like my monopod - one pole - expanded at the base to include two 'feet'. But I can find nothing currently made that looks like this.
I have seen mono pods advertised with 3 small feet on the end....
Jul 2, 2012 08:35:07 #
gym wrote:
I've been doing a little research on this issue, and can find very little. Bipods are very popular with gun shooters, and it's logical to assume that if they make rifles steadier, then they should make cameras more steadier than a monopod.
Has anyone here had any experience with them, and if so, do you have any recommendations as to a purchase?
Has anyone here had any experience with them, and if so, do you have any recommendations as to a purchase?
Assuming you already have a tripod, just put two legs down instead of three. instant bipod. Never used a tripod as a mono?
Jul 2, 2012 08:47:33 #
MadMike wrote:
A bipod on a gun uses the length of a rifle against your sholder to stabalize it. Since the camera is so short, it would have no benefit. NOW, back in the 60's they had what looked like a Rifle Stock which the camera mounted on top of it, and a remote screw-in trigger was used from the trigger area. I remember it because my father had one.
Yep, Novaflex made one. Great piece of equipment.
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