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Apr 6, 2012 10:28:08   #
Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas
 
Gary Truchelut wrote:
I'm sure someone else has done this before, but thanks for the comments.


Not and told about it. Thanks for shaing your idea, that is what makes it easier for us old people. Some people will keep their secret so others can't take as good or better pictures than they can. LOL

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Apr 6, 2012 10:56:42   #
billybob40
 
You have a ace in the hole Canon. You can go to Canon's site and download this or call them. Its called tethered shooting, go to youtube and check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0CX_3tguXI&feature=related
Take a small laptop and your camera and get with it, enjoy.

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Apr 6, 2012 11:17:25   #
melphoto60
 
Dietxanadu wrote:
I have learn from this group that sometimes you need to for lack of a better work "bend". But even though I do get down there and get shots from other angles, well getting up is a bear. So I was wondering is there a way to pass on the getting down and getting up part. But still get shots from another angle?

My camera is a 10 yr old Canon Rebel and it does have video out ports. But they seem to be for down loading from the memory card.

What I would need is a way to see what the camera see, and what the camera is telling me, played onto some type of monitor.

Any help would be welcome.

Diet
PS: Maybe my camera is a bit old for this kind of stuff.
I have learn from this group that sometimes you ne... (show quote)


I have the same problem .... goto amazon.com search for Apture Gigtube should solve your problem...

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Apr 6, 2012 12:16:50   #
Dietxanadu
 
Gary Truchelut wrote:
I'm sure someone else has done this before, but thanks for the comments.


Thanks for the info. That sure beat bending over and then pulling your self up.

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Apr 6, 2012 12:43:40   #
Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas
 
melphoto60 wrote:
Dietxanadu wrote:
I have learn from this group that sometimes you need to for lack of a better work "bend". But even though I do get down there and get shots from other angles, well getting up is a bear. So I was wondering is there a way to pass on the getting down and getting up part. But still get shots from another angle?

My camera is a 10 yr old Canon Rebel and it does have video out ports. But they seem to be for down loading from the memory card.

What I would need is a way to see what the camera see, and what the camera is telling me, played onto some type of monitor.

Any help would be welcome.

Diet
PS: Maybe my camera is a bit old for this kind of stuff.
I have learn from this group that sometimes you ne... (show quote)


I have the same problem .... goto amazon.com search for Apture Gigtube should solve your problem...
quote=Dietxanadu I have learn from this group tha... (show quote)


They have the new wireless Aputure Gigtube for $169.95 now for the Nikon D90. It works up to 300 feet. Also has 3.5 in screen with foldable hood for using in bright sun. It's about $100.00 more than the tethered one. Depends on length of the tether as to how important wireless is. (I like wireless.) List price is $599. Quite a difference. Also I looked at the tether, it has an extension cable also. They show it in the hot shoe and using, you would still have to bend down to push the red button. I'm thinking tethered or wireless is best bet.

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Apr 6, 2012 13:20:17   #
alienmurphy Loc: Alaska
 
Gary Truchelut wrote:
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun using my monopod this way. Attach the camera and use a remote release trigger that plugs into the camera. Now hold the camera down towards the ground, completely upside down and depress the button until it focuses and shoot. It sometimes takes several shots to get a good one that you like but it works surprisingly well and you don't even have to bend over. Then when you load the images onto the computer you just rotate the image till it is in the correct orientation. Problem solved, maybe.
Note you can also hold the camera way up above your head this way and get some interesting pictures. Works great for crowded concerts etc. Here are a few samples.
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun u... (show quote)


What a great idea. I always get down on the floor to take photos of the youngest grandkid and my dog. Getting back up...well.....not a pretty sight!

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Apr 6, 2012 13:49:04   #
Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas
 
alienmurphy wrote:
Gary Truchelut wrote:
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun using my monopod this way. Attach the camera and use a remote release trigger that plugs into the camera. Now hold the camera down towards the ground, completely upside down and depress the button until it focuses and shoot. It sometimes takes several shots to get a good one that you like but it works surprisingly well and you don't even have to bend over. Then when you load the images onto the computer you just rotate the image till it is in the correct orientation. Problem solved, maybe.
Note you can also hold the camera way up above your head this way and get some interesting pictures. Works great for crowded concerts etc. Here are a few samples.
This may sound crazy but I have had a lot of fun u... (show quote)


What a great idea. I always get down on the floor to take photos of the youngest grandkid and my dog. Getting back up...well.....not a pretty sight!
quote=Gary Truchelut This may sound crazy but I h... (show quote)


Between the monopod attached and camera turned upside down and the Aputure Gigtube, picture taking is sounding a like lot more fun. LOL

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Apr 6, 2012 14:41:28   #
Lancer W/A Canon Loc: atlanta
 
Bring a grandson or two, they'll get you back up.

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Apr 6, 2012 15:30:58   #
alienmurphy Loc: Alaska
 
Geofw wrote:
Have a look at this device. I think it would be what you are looking for.
Aputure Gigtube - Tilt & Swivel LCD Viewfinder.

Here is the link,
http://www.aputure.com/en/product/gigtube_instant_digita_screen_visible_remote_control.php


It would seem like cameras with the articulating screen would work for this.

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Apr 6, 2012 15:45:16   #
Dietxanadu
 
travlnman46 wrote:
Dietxanadu wrote:
I have learn from this group that sometimes you need to for lack of a better work "bend". But even though I do get down there and get shots from other angles, well getting up is a bear. So I was wondering is there a way to pass on the getting down and getting up part. But still get shots from another angle?

My camera is a 10 yr old Canon Rebel and it does have video out ports. But they seem to be for down loading from the memory card.

What I would need is a way to see what the camera see, and what the camera is telling me, played onto some type of monitor.

Any help would be welcome.

Diet
PS: Maybe my camera is a bit old for this kind of stuff.
I have learn from this group that sometimes you ne... (show quote)


Hi Dietxanadu: I hope I'm understanding your question correctly. Let me try to paraphrase it, as I understand it, you have difficulty physically getting down on to your knees, belly or what ever is required to take a picture from the proper height and it is equally difficult, once you've gotten down to climb back up to a standing position. Am I correct? In short, if I understood the question, the answer is no! I've had back surgery leaving one of my legs with nerve damage, So I can appreciate your delima. What I have taken to doing is using my hiking stick, I can brace myself with it both getting down and getting up, it also passed as a semi suitable monopod. Your camera is what it is and there is nothing wrong with the Canon Rebel camera even if it's 10 years old, I've seen the pictures you have posted here and even if they don't have the highest pixel count. The quality is still there. How often do you plan on blowing them up to poster size anyway?
quote=Dietxanadu I have learn from this group tha... (show quote)


Yes bad back, got hit hard by a truck, so in a lot of pain.
turned her to talk to folks and ended up in more trouble. Oh well!
The walking pole would be nice. I wonder if they make Momopods
that will double as a walking pole

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Apr 6, 2012 18:20:52   #
wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ
 
Dietxanadu wrote:
I have learn from this group that sometimes you need to for lack of a better work "bend". But even though I do get down there and get shots from other angles, well getting up is a bear. So I was wondering is there a way to pass on the getting down and getting up part. But still get shots from another angle?

My camera is a 10 yr old Canon Rebel and it does have video out ports. But they seem to be for down loading from the memory card.

What I would need is a way to see what the camera see, and what the camera is telling me, played onto some type of monitor.

Any help would be welcome.

Diet
PS: Maybe my camera is a bit old for this kind of stuff.
I have learn from this group that sometimes you ne... (show quote)


Yeah it is. If your camera had an articulated screen you could use a monopod to hold it at an unusual angle and use a remote release.

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Apr 7, 2012 00:27:06   #
larrycumba
 
Here's the way I do it. I went to TOYS R US and bought a Bob the Builder toy crane. I have screwed it to a wheeled liquor cart. I tied the cable of the crane to the top of my camera. Whenever I need a low shot I just lower the cable. Up in reverse. I'm still working on how to the camera stable once I have achieved proper ground to camera distance. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Apr 7, 2012 00:32:35   #
wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ
 
larrycumba wrote:
Here's the way I do it. I went to TOYS R US and bought a Bob the Builder toy crane. I have screwed it to a wheeled liquor cart. I tied the cable of the crane to the top of my camera. Whenever I need a low shot I just lower the cable. Up in reverse. I'm still working on how to the camera stable once I have achieved proper ground to camera distance. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.


Gravity along with image stabilisation, but I think Erector Set might work better. Do they still make those? :-P

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Apr 7, 2012 00:43:05   #
randymoe
 
All good ideas. I also cannot get up once I am down. I have a Manfrotto Monopod 679B, it is real heavy duty. I just never used it upside down. Hopefully my crappy hands can hold the camera out of the dirt.

Good tip and photos.

Thanks OP!

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Apr 7, 2012 06:55:09   #
Gary Truchelut Loc: Coldspring, TX
 
I just put the camera on my shoe and it keeps it clean and you can take step or two if you need to reposition.
randymoe wrote:
All good ideas. I also cannot get up once I am down. I have a Manfrotto Monopod 679B, it is real heavy duty. I just never used it upside down. Hopefully my crappy hands can hold the camera out of the dirt.

Good tip and photos.

Thanks OP!

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