Need Bean Bag Info (Page 3): Double duty. Fill it with dryed beans or whatever, microwave it a bit, then drape it over the back of your neck. Great for sore muscles.

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

Howard5252 wrote:

I just got my Movo Bean; it is like an upside down U; designed to go over a car door.
I'd like to get some suggestions about filling it ... besides the usual rice or beans.
It will be supporting a fairly heavy lens and I'd like the bag to be on the light side
if possible. Does anyone have an idea for filling; something not normally thought of?
I guess what I want is lead shot stability with the weight of rice :-)

Double duty.

Fill it with dryed beans or whatever, microwave it a bit, then drape it over the back of your neck. Great for sore muscles.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

rmalarz wrote:

I went with lead shot. Not necessarily to support the camera, but to add mass to the camera. The problem, as I can imagine, with anything organic is moisture absorption. Anything other than organic is probably going to be costly. I'd suggest Bal-Tech, as they produce aluminum and titanium balls, but at a cost.
--Bob

👍🏻👍🏻Go for the lead shot. For those that are not familiar, you can get it at any sporting goods store that sells reloading supplies.

Jwshelton Loc: Denver,CO

Buckwheat hulls; biodegradable; available on Amazon.

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

Again, thank you all for your input. I have decided to go with Polypropylene Plastic Pellets. If anyone is interested in how it works out - wait a few weeks and then send me a PM.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

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GailConnorsPhotography Loc: Holbrook, MA

dsmeltz wrote:

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Wonder why!

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

OnDSnap wrote:

They are light, but shipping a 5lb bag isn't cheap...exactly why I went to a local crafts store.

Just bought a 5lb bag of Polypropylene Plastic Pellets from Pollyplastics.com

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

GailConnorsPhotography wrote:

Wonder why!

See you finally learned how to use Quote Reply?

Good for you!

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

Howard5252 wrote:

I just got my Movo Bean; it is like an upside down U; designed to go over a car door.
I'd like to get some suggestions about filling it ... besides the usual rice or beans.
It will be supporting a fairly heavy lens and I'd like the bag to be on the light side
if possible. Does anyone have an idea for filling; something not normally thought of?
I guess what I want is lead shot stability with the weight of rice :-)

Have you thought of using a load of Big Potty obtained from yourself or maybe a favorite pet? Is that "not normally thought of" enough?

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

Streets wrote:

Have you thought of using a load of Big Potty obtained from yourself or maybe a favorite pet? Is that "not normally thought of" enough?

Streets-
You are now on my ignore list.

JoeM845

I am looking for camera support/stabilization for an African safari next year. 28# weight restriction on luggage. Most of party are not photographers. Is a bean bag a good choice for those conditions? Even with very light weight filling?

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

JoeM845 wrote:

I am looking for camera support/stabilization for an African safari next year. 28# weight restriction on luggage. Most of party are not photographers. Is a bean bag a good choice for those conditions? Even with very light weight filling?

If you'll be travelling around in a jeep; there is a good chance bean bags will be supplied. Ask.

Streets Loc: Euless, TX.

Howard5252 wrote:

Streets-
You are now on my ignore list.

Thank you, I was afraid that it would be your S--T list.

Ob1 Loc: Utah

Quite a coincidence when I saw this thread I just filled one with Quaker Quick Oats. It worked great, not too heavy but with still some substance. I use them for window mounts and light stand weights. They work perfect. Mine took one large container, not that expensive either.

Patw28 Loc: PORT JERVIS, NY

I use field corn.