Pictxterowner 3 D sbs

I remember a problem with using the four 4x4 motor scooter. All Terrain Vehicle-ATV
If you go off road and the grass is brown,
when you snap the shutter and start to move on you may find yourself fighting a raging grass fire.

The tail pipe starts a fire and when you move the cycle to stamp out the fire another one begins under the scooter.

In town with a cell phone the fire department could be there Johnny on the spot.
If you don't waist time trying to put the fire out.
Save yourself and the scooter/ATV
A scooter with a magic Arm :-D

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

hi, I have a lot of mass and bad knees. I use a heavyduty scooter. I have a van lift. I scope out the areas I want to visit to see if they are scooter friendly. sometimes I use a tripod if I am staying in one spot for a long time. if I am moving around like at a park, zoo, or nature center, I use a monopod and set the tip on the foot board between my feet. one extra tip, if you have anti shake in your camera turn it on with the monopod as you will get some camera tremors.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

I go to the zoo 5 or 6 times a summer, I use my own scooter but the Detroit zoo also rents them. my scooter goes on grass, dirt trails and paved walkways.most places have plenty of places you will be able to visit. it's worth it getting a scooter to be able to keep on the go. oh and don't forget motorized wheelchairs.

crimesc324 Loc: West Palm Beach, Florida

Congestive Heart Failure

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Thombar, how about a set of lights and do an in-home portrait studio?
Lots of possibilities with still-lifes and models.
I've seen amazing miniature shoots.
Just saying.
Good luck. ;-)
SS

sojourner52 Loc: Dallas

SX2002, Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a disease that develops when your heart becomes too weak to pump blood properly. Signs and symptoms often get worse over time but can appear suddenly or get worse quickly.

Chest pain or palpitations (strong, fast heartbeats)
Shortness of breath that may get worse when you lie down
Fatigue and weakness
Swollen legs, ankles, feet, and abdomen from fluid retention
Changes in urination
Coughing up pink, foamy, or bloody sputum
Decreased appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, and weight loss

It's alot to deal with. I am an AK (above knee) amputee and also have CHF
I take pictures from the car and from a wheelchair. It is sometimes hard to get around, but I don't give up easily.

Thombar,
Keep on trying and good luck to you always. :)

Nadilek

Hi
I have parkinsons and use scooter for outings. I have tried a nuber of ideas including
A monopod walking stick Camlink do one for£10
A homemade tray that fits in the front basket with pockets for gear
Buying a high quality compact eg Sony RX100 which has god anti shake system- hardly ever use my olympus OMD now
A cheap hand grip off ebay again c.£10 screws into tripod thresd on camera

photoshopmikey Loc: Boston Ma.

Hi Thombar
Check this one out..http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gorilla+tripod+for+dslr&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=10616598247&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1001715228786759001&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7yk8rlo81n_e
A woman with a scooter had one at the air show last summer, she had it wrapped around the handle bar and the goose neck. she got some great shots.

davidcaley Loc: Utah

I switched to a mirorless camera (Panasonic G5) getting all the range and quality as my Canon 5D MII. Fraction of weight, size and portability. I do use monopod though when necessary.

thephotoman Loc: Rochester, NY

Hi Thumbar. I am looking into a scooter for longer walks as my walking distence is only about 30 minutes till I have to rest. I am looking at changing what I shoot. Perhaps more macro photos. Landscape when I can. I don't expect to be doing any more deep woods photos. I am thinking of attaching my monopod to scooter. Maybe with a clamp like is used to hang mops, where you push it in to hold it. A local store has them on their carts to hold canes. This would work on lighter cameras and lenses. The links posted are good as well.

3_Wheels Loc: Dusty corner of my mind

Hi Thombar, I know what you are going thru, I'm a full time wheelchair abuser - no legs. I only use a wheelchair to keep me fit. I've had an operation that has left me weak in my right hand side and I do get the wobbles now:). I bought the bits I needed from here http://www.7dayshop.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=+7dayshop+Tripods

I found the people at this (http://www.disabledphotographers.co.uk/) website very helpful.

Old Tom Loc: South Fort Myers

I also use a scooter and find handle bar mounts useless. I use a mono-Pod if not shooting freehand. Camera neck strap adjusted so camera sits on my lap. Articulating view finder a real plus. I use the Nikon P-500 as it is light weight and I don't have to fool with lens changes. Always carry a PS in my basket also. The mono-pod allows you to do selfies as well as being able to raise the camera up to shoot in a crowd.
Hope this helps!

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

Hello Thrombar. I too 'work' from a handicap scooter. It is quite limiting, especially during the winter but I sure try to make up for it during the nicer weather. My wife and I are both 'scooter dependent', so we bought a little (pull behind) utility trailer and take our scooters to various parks in the area. Many have quite nice paved 'paths' one can travel on, and most circle a lake. We also have a 'foot bridge' in our area, (my Avatar), which makes a nice place to travel and gives me an 'up high' vantage point to shoot from while crossing over the river that separates our states.
Being handicapped does limit one a bit, but it also offers a few 'perks', such as parking, etc. Main thing is keep active and get out there when you can to enjoy your life.

bw3 Loc: Vermillion, SD

Here's what I did with my walker and a gorilla tripod

walker/tripod

WAL

I would give some thought to a quality long zoom lens. If you are using a mount you could save money by buying a lens w/o stabilization. A ball head would make adjustments easier.
There are times when small bits of things are more interesting than the whole. The architectural details of a building can be more interesting than the whole.
Photographers have long had an interest in clamps and mounting devices that have provided many types of clamps. Bird watchers are a good group to look into when it comes to these things. I have a couple of car window car window clamps that I use for my spotting scopes.
Camera tripod mounts are usually ¼ 20” threads. It is a standard that has been around for a long time. It’s easy to find things that fit.
Look at photographic lighting catalogs they often have clamps made to fit a variety of surfaces.
I worked in developing work stations for people with limitations. I found it interesting and rewarding. It is disappointing how many areas give no thought to making it easier for people with even minor limitations to use. Just think of the round and slippery door knob. Europe has gone towards the lever which is much easier to use. Look into “Universal design” for ideas.
Camera manufactures could do a lot to improve the usability of their produces.
Keep us informed, you will find a lot of ideas on this sight.