Better Idea
Jul 15, 2019 09:27:22 #
I posted this shot with an explanation some time ago, and later removed the center column. It worked well but is heavy.
I have a small tripod that is a fraction of the weight of the carbon Induro (rated at 55lbs.), but adding the Manfrotto fluid head would defeat my purpose. I considered buying an Actrotech long lens head until seeing the price.
Manfrotto 234RC tilt head to the rescue. I bought this several years ago and had modified it by adding bronze washers as bearings after some judicious filing to smooth the action.
Marked the center column so the camera is at eye level. Added a couple of tight fitting O-rings to stop the column from slipping down. Covered them with Teflon plumber's tape to reduce friction. Adjusted the column lock so the column can rotate without wobble. This provides similar movement to a gimbal or fluid head and balance is surprisingly good with the A7r3 and 100-400 lens.
My favorite way to shoot while enjoying the convenience of the yard and bird feeders. Getting in and out of the chair is now hassle free.
As a side note, Sirui has a couple of tilt heads that may be worth considering although more costly than the 234RC.
I have a small tripod that is a fraction of the weight of the carbon Induro (rated at 55lbs.), but adding the Manfrotto fluid head would defeat my purpose. I considered buying an Actrotech long lens head until seeing the price.
Manfrotto 234RC tilt head to the rescue. I bought this several years ago and had modified it by adding bronze washers as bearings after some judicious filing to smooth the action.
Marked the center column so the camera is at eye level. Added a couple of tight fitting O-rings to stop the column from slipping down. Covered them with Teflon plumber's tape to reduce friction. Adjusted the column lock so the column can rotate without wobble. This provides similar movement to a gimbal or fluid head and balance is surprisingly good with the A7r3 and 100-400 lens.
My favorite way to shoot while enjoying the convenience of the yard and bird feeders. Getting in and out of the chair is now hassle free.
As a side note, Sirui has a couple of tilt heads that may be worth considering although more costly than the 234RC.
Jul 15, 2019 09:47:54 #
Replaces a gimbal head, cool. If it truly does. Big weight savings.
Jul 15, 2019 12:31:08 #
joer wrote:
I posted this shot with an explanation some time a... (show quote)
I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish with this set-up, I don't like it and it does not make any sense to me. All this does is just transfer all the vibrations and movements from the chair over on to the tripod!
Jul 15, 2019 13:53:10 #
Have you considered a swivel chair or one with wheels that you can rotate the whole thing for even more versatility of movement?
With this rig the way it is my friend Mr Murphy has some rare trained birds that will put on a show complete with Bronx Cheers just about 5° of rotation out of your field of view on one side or the other.
With this rig the way it is my friend Mr Murphy has some rare trained birds that will put on a show complete with Bronx Cheers just about 5° of rotation out of your field of view on one side or the other.
Jul 15, 2019 21:17:08 #
speters wrote:
I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish with this set-up, I don't like it and it does not make any sense to me. All this does is just transfer all the vibrations and movements from the chair over on to the tripod!
Quite pretending.
Jul 16, 2019 06:43:47 #
That's quite a setup! Definitely not something you want to carry around and put up and down several times a day. Clever, though.
Jul 16, 2019 07:17:57 #
joer wrote:
I posted this shot with an explanation some time a... (show quote)
A couple arm chair photos.
Jul 16, 2019 10:22:35 #
Jul 16, 2019 11:48:28 #
It looks like you have it figured up, Joe?
The pictures coming out of this combo are great!
Now, if it only had the plumbing? (LOL)
The pictures coming out of this combo are great!
Now, if it only had the plumbing? (LOL)
Jul 16, 2019 11:58:56 #
speters wrote:
I don't understand what you're trying to accomplish with this set-up, I don't like it and it does not make any sense to me. All this does is just transfer all the vibrations and movements from the chair over on to the tripod!
What a dick. You don't understand it yet you don't like it and you criticize it.
Joer, I love it! I use a glider often. I'll have to look into setting up something like this.
Jul 16, 2019 13:07:09 #
Not my style but if it works for you, more power to you. Enjoy.
Jul 16, 2019 22:38:33 #
Reminds me of farmers with baling wire and duct tape to fix anything.
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