Camera support
Sep 20, 2018 22:49:41 #
The standard for most photographers on a shoot is either hand held, mono-pod or, tripod. However, I recently went out for a few hours at a nearby park frequented by local photogs and saw something really different that got me to thinking. Another photographer had a homemade support for his big lens made of PVC. It was in the shape of a football goalpost. In other words a large, square Y. What would be the ground support was attached to the lens mound and the two uprights rested on his shoulders. His reasoning was that it was extremely portable, had a good stability, complete flexibility for things like birds in flight, cost less than $10 and he hated to be tied to a tripods. I may try to experiment with the idea. Along the same line, wouldn't a shooters mono-pod work well as both a walking stick and camera support for a long lens without having to attach the lens to the mono-pod? Has anyone else used a home made support of unique design & how successfully did it work?
Sep 20, 2018 23:02:18 #
Rusty Lens wrote:
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Sep 21, 2018 00:39:54 #
I've seen some very inventive home made rigs over the years and I say, to each their own. Me personally, I prefer to place my very expensive lens mounted to my very expensive camera body, onto a well designed gimbal attached to an equally well designed tripod.
Sep 21, 2018 06:50:56 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I've seen some very inventive home made rigs over the years and I say, to each their own. Me personally, I prefer to place my very expensive lens mounted to my very expensive camera body, onto a well designed gimbal attached to an equally well designed tripod.
I use the body pod and can say that it is well designed, extremely functional, lightweight, easily stored and my expensive camera and lenses are safe. I'm surprised that the facial stabilizer is not widely merchandised and any who have tried mine are quite impressed with its functionality. When driving in areas where I'm in and out of the car, I can exit and shoot much more quickly than deploying a mono pod, or shoot out of the window using just the pole that stands between the seat and the door. Some opportunities are easily missed and time is of the essence. It is also a nice hiking tool for us shakey guys who have difficulty hand holding. I must confess that a couple have asked where I plan on fishing!
Sep 21, 2018 09:30:04 #
I use a stabilizer strap with a monopod for all shooting, but I don't have any real long lenses.
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Sep 21, 2018 10:24:34 #
There are lots of choices out there. From the Sporting Goods stores like Bass Pro or Cabbalas, They sell mono pods and bipods for hunters to rest their rifles on. There are also very good adjustable walking sticks from them and REI. Or go to the GoodWill and buy an old snow ski pole and epoxy a "Y" on top of it or a 1/4 bolt for your camera. Many new tripods on the market let you unscrew one leg and turn your tripod into a mono pod. Or buy an old tripod at a yard sale or the GoodWill and remove a leg and use it. Think outside the box.
Sep 21, 2018 12:00:16 #
Rusty Lens wrote:
The standard for most photographers on a shoot is ... (show quote)
Many years ago I used a Bipod made from a broken tripod, worked very well, but I wasn't wobbly then.
Sep 21, 2018 12:17:16 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
I use my regular monopod and a monopod waist pouch. Ebay and others sell several pouches. I recommend getting one with a removable strap. I stabilize it with an OpTech Bino/Cam Harness so will stay hands-free.
Sep 21, 2018 13:01:47 #
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I just found this one on ebay ! -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steadicam-Steadycam-Stabilizer-Body-Load-Vest-Support-Rod-for-Video-Camera-DSLR/112000947364?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140725133649%26meid%3D8a54878e05c94edeace29f1853a9f047%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D200959858997%26itm%3D112000947364&_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476
IMO, it could work well for smaller/lighter rigs ( with a tilt head) - and the price is very reasonable !! The Chinese are starting to pay attention !
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Sep 21, 2018 15:21:33 #
Cheaper and much more portable and useful is a 1/4-20 threaded eyebolt, two 1/4-20 nuts and a flat washer. Thread the two nuts onto the bolt and then install the bolt into either your camera or lens tripod socket until it just bottoms out. Remove the bolt and separate the two nuts just enough to get a dab of epoxy glue in between them and jam them tight. Put more epoxy on the topmost nut and place the flat washer on it allowing all to cure overnight. The next day spread a little clear silicone sealant on top of the flat washer and allow it to cure. The bolt will now install to camera or lens without bottoming out in the socket due to the thickness of the washer and silicone so you can finger tighten; add a six foot, or so, length of clothesline which you can step on at any height you wish pulling it taught with complete flexibility vertically, horizontally or rotationally and it stores in your pocket costing no more than $2-3!
Pat
Pat
Sep 21, 2018 17:23:20 #
pappleg wrote:
Cheaper and much more portable and useful is a 1/4... (show quote)
Great Idea. A big plus for not taking up any space in your camera bag. My change would be to use a rubber washer instead of the silicone.
Sep 21, 2018 17:37:16 #
ORpilot wrote:
Great Idea. A big plus for not taking up any space in your camera bag. My change would be to use a rubber washer instead of the silicone.
Should I use a red one for my 150-600 and glue it to the foot??
Sep 21, 2018 17:41:00 #
DaveO wrote:
Should I use a red one for my 150-600 and glue it to the foot??
I have a 150-600 beast also. I think a helium filled weather balloon attached to the lens would make using it more pleasurable.
Sep 21, 2018 17:45:28 #
ORpilot wrote:
I have a 150-600 beast also. I think a helium filled weather balloon attached to the lens would make using it more pleasurable.
LOL!
Sep 21, 2018 19:04:33 #
ORpilot wrote:
I have a 150-600 beast also. I think a helium filled weather balloon attached to the lens would make using it more pleasurable.
Or, you could try one of these ! - https://www.ebay.com/itm/YELANGU-DSLR-Shoulder-Easyrig-Mount-Handheld-Stabilizer-DV-Bracket-Stabilizers/263810697106?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
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