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Dec 30, 2013 09:32:55 #

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Oh, I'm an old "farm boy". The pocket knife is like keys... part of my wardrobe...

;-)

Can't leave the house without it.

Dec 30, 2013 09:36:02 #

bobfitz Loc: Kendall-Miami, Florida

Extra batteries
Plastic baggy or rain cover
Pancho
Soft bag for changing lenses in dirty or dusty places
Case Logic Camera Sling
Radio flash triggers (Cowboy Studio Lighting)
Compass or GPS
Very comfortable shoes
White/gray card for custom white balance
Sun screen

Dec 30, 2013 09:41:49 #

Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Morning Star wrote:

;)
Yes. I have tried it with a loop in the bottom end of the string, but find it a pain to slip it on and off my foot. That silly string never wants to keep that loop open for easy access. So, the largest washer I could find in the hardware store solved that problem.
The upward pressure actually is very little, just enough to hold the camera steady.
Definitely a "make-do" solution, I prefer a tripod or even monopod, but it is, to me at least, a helpful make-do solution.

It is indeed a helpful solution, esp. in those places where a tripod or monopod is forbidden because of safety concerns, even though photography is allowed, such as museums (I love to shoot in museums), where often there is very little light. The thing is sometimes called a "string pod" or some variation. It can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make it. Some people use picture wire. Some make them with adjustable loops. Some make them with carabiners, and the loop can be shortened to attach to your belt. Depending on how it's used it can gain you a stop or two, and make all the difference between at least sort-of sharp and mush in places where trying to use anything else would likely get you ejected. :D :mrgreen: They cost next to nothing to make and take up hardly any room in a pocket.

Dec 30, 2013 09:43:57 #

ishootthings Loc: Western shore of Lake Michigan

Xantoz wrote:

Yea!! Beats sunburnt lips. And a good hat!

8-)

Dec 30, 2013 09:44:29 #

Spektra Loc: Arequipa Peru South America

Definitely, an Extra Battery
A Very Happy and Creative New Year to all UH members

Dec 30, 2013 09:51:18 #

wowbmw Loc: Grant, Colorado

Little hotties for those cold mornings when I am waiting for dawn light.

Dec 30, 2013 09:53:09 #

EdK Loc: Boston

My Swiss Army knife. Used it to fix anything from kids toys to boilers.

Dec 30, 2013 09:58:23 #

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Chuck_893 wrote:

It is indeed a helpful solution, esp. in those pla... (show quote)

Yup! I always carry a string pod with carabiner clips on each end of the cord that runs through an eye-bolt (1/4-20). Eye-bolt into tripod socket, clips on belt loops. Give a 3-point support!