What is the answer to this UHH ad? An ad for UHH popped up while I was on my AOL account that stated: "How to use a threaded bolt, some string and a washer to take crystal clear...

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

An ad for UHH popped up while I was on my AOL account that stated: "How to use a threaded bolt, some string and a washer to take crystal clear photos". Curiosity has gotten to me and I have used the UHH search feature and searched with a web browser and nothing comes up in relation to an article on this. I clicked on the ad and was taken to a UHH page that lists several FAQ's. This question is not on the list nor are there are answers to any of the questions. There is a small form at the bottom of the page to join UHH which I didn't need.

Is there an article/post on this and if not does anyone know how you would use these items to achieve crystal clear photos?

Thanks!!!

Dodie

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

The threaded bolt goes into the tripod socket of your camera. The string is tied to it. The washer is tied to the other end. Screw the bolt into the camera. stand on the washer, pull the string (cut to the proper length) tight, and you've got a lightweight tripod that you can carry in a pocket. The tention in the string will hold the camera steady.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

larryepage wrote:

The threaded bolt goes into the tripod socket of your camera. The string is tied to it. The washer is tied to the other end. Screw the bolt into the camera. stand on the washer, pull the string (cut to the proper length) tight, and you've got a lightweight tripod that you can carry in a pocket. The tention in the string will hold the camera steady.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

luvmypets wrote:

An ad for UHH popped up while I was on my AOL acco... (show quote)

Yes, there have been threads on it. Use search.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

IDguy wrote:

Yes, there have been threads on it. Use search.

Good luck with that!

Better odds in finding something using Google search and specifying UHH:

"bolt washer site:uglyhedgehog.com"

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

larryepage wrote:

The threaded bolt goes into the tripod socket of your camera. The string is tied to it. The washer is tied to the other end. Screw the bolt into the camera. stand on the washer, pull the string (cut to the proper length) tight, and you've got a lightweight tripod that you can carry in a pocket. The tention in the string will hold the camera steady.

Thank you for the explanation!!! I have seen this done a different way but understand the idea. Thank you so much!!!

Dodie

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Architect1776 wrote:

Thank you for looking!!

Dodie

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

IDguy wrote:

Yes, there have been threads on it. Use search.

I do appreciate that you took the time to look and let me know that there are threads on the subject. I think you missed my third sentence where I mention that I used the UHH search and also my web browser to search for the answer.

Dodie

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

Longshadow wrote:

Good luck with that!

Better odds in finding something using Google search and specifying UHH:

"bolt washer site:uglyhedgehog.com"

Thank your for the suggestion for the search parameters. That will be a big help. I will switch to Google for my next search. I appreciate you taking the time to look and help.

Dodie

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

luvmypets wrote:

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Is there an article/post on this and if not does anyone know how you would use these items to achieve crystal clear photos?
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BTW - "Crystal Clear" is a sales? come-on in this case. A catch phrase? They will simply be less blurry using the string method. Still blurry if one moves while shooting.