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Nov 29, 2021 22:25:54   #
Cheapshot Loc: California.
 
Would it help if you were to practice getting up and down everyday? Perhaps you should make it part of your everyday routine and let those muscles know that you are not finished with them yet.

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Nov 30, 2021 00:59:25   #
Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas
 
Google up gardening stools and under images, you will see a wide assortment

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Nov 30, 2021 19:28:04   #
Ed Walker Loc: Eclectic, Alabama U.S.A.
 
Ysarex wrote:
Yes. I use one for photography and gardening -- love it. I have this style of collapsible stool/kneeler: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Yardsmith-11-02-in-Plastic-Elephant-Garden-Stool/1000383849

Unfortunately I can't tell you where you could get a serviceable one now. Mine was purchased very many years ago at Goodwill and was already quite old and used then. As such I suspect it will outlast by many decades anything you can buy now for example like the version linked above at Lowes. They don't make 'em like they used to. Maybe there's some garden specialty store that sells a well made one.
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We have one just like that. My wife uses it for gardening and I use it for both gardening and photography. It is great.

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Dec 2, 2021 15:02:04   #
DGAG
 
Strangely enough i have just purchase one off E Bay but i not used it yet. Maybe i can let you know how it goes in due course. I have also seen them in many garden centres in the UK and also on Amazon.
DGAG.

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Dec 3, 2021 10:30:27   #
DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
 
flyboy61 wrote:
At 82, I have a really hard time getting low for flower and Macro photographs. Getting down is usually not the problem, getting back up is.
I have seen commercials for the garden kneeler/seats, and they seem like they would be a great help.
Some are said to handle up to 330 lbs, which should be fine for my 225 lbs, but reading the reviews, more than a few say the plastic support for the kneeling/sitting surface breaks easily, and the side handles that are used for standing back up might be a bit flimsy.
Has anyone used one of these for photography, and what has been your experience? Any recommendations as to brand?
Thanx!
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I am 78 and have had two strokes in recent years. I bought one for getting back up from a kneeling position and it should be a regular item for older photographers. I also use it to sit on when I'm tired. It is a wonderful accessory.

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Jan 16, 2022 17:48:38   #
flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert
 
Thanks, all for the helpful suggestions. Lots of places to look, but I'm sure I will find something by Spring!

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Jan 16, 2022 17:57:58   #
kmielen Loc: Eastern NC
 
flyboy61 wrote:
At 82, I have a really hard time getting low for flower and Macro photographs. Getting down is usually not the problem, getting back up is.
I have seen commercials for the garden kneeler/seats, and they seem like they would be a great help.
Some are said to handle up to 330 lbs, which should be fine for my 225 lbs, but reading the reviews, more than a few say the plastic support for the kneeling/sitting surface breaks easily, and the side handles that are used for standing back up might be a bit flimsy.
Has anyone used one of these for photography, and what has been your experience? Any recommendations as to brand?
Thanx!
At 82, I have a really hard time getting low for f... (show quote)


We use a canvas fold-up seat for the garden. Also know as a camping stool. Here is one example...
https://smile.amazon.com/OPLIY-Camping-Folding-Portable-Gardening/dp/B07QWC29LB/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=gardening%2Bstool&pd_rd_r=5697f578-8650-40bf-bd54-23eac38c215e&pd_rd_w=HfGkG&pd_rd_wg=9dnA9&pf_rd_p=4fa0e97a-13a4-491b-a127-133a554b4da3&pf_rd_r=JYWT5QP9632EQCHPFMCG&qid=1642373563&sr=8-16&th=1

Might need a cane or monopod to get yourself up, however.

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Jan 17, 2022 06:21:39   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
Ysarex wrote:
Yes. I use one for photography and gardening -- love it. I have this style of collapsible stool/kneeler: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Yardsmith-11-02-in-Plastic-Elephant-Garden-Stool/1000383849

Unfortunately I can't tell you where you could get a serviceable one now. Mine was purchased very many years ago at Goodwill and was already quite old and used then. As such I suspect it will outlast by many decades anything you can buy now for example like the version linked above at Lowes. They don't make 'em like they used to. Maybe there's some garden specialty store that sells a well made one.
Yes. I use one for photography and gardening -- lo... (show quote)


I have the exact same one - for probably 7 years now. The cushions are still in great shape.

Amazon is showing a bunch of options:

https://www.amazon.com/garden-kneeling-bench/s?k=garden+kneeling+bench

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Jan 17, 2022 10:19:23   #
cactuspic Loc: Dallas, TX
 
In addition to a kneeling bench, one of the tricks I use is to transport the image from the viewfinder/back screen of my camera onto my iPad or phone. I use a CamRanger, but there are a number of devices that do it well. Instead of craning my head close to the camera, I can adjust the camera position while being in a more tenable posture. Once the camera is in place, I have access to all my camera's controls, including exposure, focusing and triggering the shutter. I even have a histogram to work with. For support you can either use a ground pod or a clamp with a ballhead attached to the leg of your tripod.

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