photoman43

I use a monopod with an arca swiss clamp on it. I attach my camera with a L bracket so I can take horizontal or vertical pictures. I use it to help prevent camera motion, but primarily to slow me down so I can improve my compositions and other photo techniques.

Make sure the QR clamp will fit the bolt on the top of your monopod--either 3/8 inch or 1/4 inch. Something like this:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1508363-REG/really_right_stuff_b2_pro_ii_b2_pro_ii_60mm_screw_knob.html/specs

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Thanks! That looks like it is worth a try.

Mr Bill 2011 Loc: southern Indiana

try a monopod and a "parade flag carrier" like color guards wear to hold the flagpole at their waist.

ecblackiii Loc: Maryland

The apparatus is a waste of money. Just breathing or any involuntary movement of the body will cause motion. The simple remedies: Use a high shutter speed or a tripod.

Nicholas J DeSciose

Buy a tripod

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

At my age, carrying a heavy camera on my photo walks is enough. I couldn't manage to carry around a tripod also. High shutter speeds are my solution.

izziadog

monopod

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Not everyon with disabilities or special needs has the same physical issues or deficiencies. There are folks who have serious mobility issues due to lower body paralysis or weakness. Some are confined to wheelchairs or have to use various devices such as walker or different kinds of crutches, They have, however, built up excellent upper body strength, in the arms, shoulder, hands and good core strength. In many cases, their locomotion and mobility depend on ther upper body fitness. Just by virtue of the fact they do utilize the good muscles on a full-time basis, they have gained muscle tone and strength.

Obviously, I am not a physician or a trained physio or occupational therapist. Hopefully, the folks with serious disabilities have access to these professionals. If you are trying to assist some with camera steadtness management you need to take the time to perhaps consult with their caregivers and medical professionals in order to find a device or, improvised method, or custom-made rig to address their particular need. There are many brackets, grips, tripods, monopods, heads, belt pods, and parts thereof to build something to address many issues. Many modern cameras are smaller, lighter in weight, and have built-in mechanisms to address camer shake and unwanted movement.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

One of the reasons I went 4/3rds was just so I would not need equipment like this.

lreisner Loc: Union,NJ

This devise is meant for video. It could actually make camera shake worse for still pictures. I know you meant well in this suggestion. In newer cameras, fortunately high ISOs are not as much of a problem and stabilized camera's and lenses are also helpful solutions and finally tripods, which are not always practical.

chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA

As I am currently working with a literal broken back what I have been doing is using a walking staff to which I have attached an inexpensive gimbal Head for holding the weight of the camera and lens while giving me support to walk around.

ski Loc: West Coast, USA

Before investing $160 for something that looks like a handicap mechanism try this:
Place left hand under the lens
Place left elbow into your abdomen and hold tight
Right hand on camera with right elbow and upper arm tight against your right side
Left foot forward about half step
Right foot solid on the ground
Weight forward on left leg

Now your body is acting like a tripod.

druthven

Pictured a Kilfitt shoulder stock that is adjustable for length to attach to the camera body or the lens and also adjustable for tilt. It's weight is only 13 ounces. It's a great piece of equipment if one can be found.

Also some of the table tripods can be used as chest braces.

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lukevaliant Loc: gloucester city,n. j.

BebuLamar

If you use a shoulder stock in these days and age you might get killed. For a police to mistake and shoot you when using a camera with a shoulder stock I think he/she the consequence isn't all that severe.