Bean Bags or SOmething Else (Page 2): That is really brilliant and you can just leave it in that pocket in the door. I am so digging out a piece of that. Thanks.

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

RWR wrote:

Thick foam pipe insulation is another option. It's already slit, just cut to length.

That is really brilliant and you can just leave it in that pocket in the door. I am so digging out a piece of that. Thanks.

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

Steve Perry wrote:

Oops, sorry, the geese didn't make it on the last post!

Beautiful shots! Wow. Love the geese, too cute!

roxiemarty Loc: Florida

RWR wrote:

Thick foam pipe insulation is another option. It's already slit, just cut to length.

Cheaper would be swimming pool noodles. Cut yourself.

rogerl Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)

Have a look at this (I bought mine on Ebay for 99pence (UK)). I keep it attached to my Sigma 150-500 when on safari: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pod-R0017-B-Piastra-Red-Black/dp/B001QOGVQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449142071&sr=8-1&keywords=pod+camera

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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Don't have the engine running and have your window up at a good height for you and the camera, your eye should come to the finder and you should still be able to move camera up and down. I use an old sweat shit folded up and I place it under my camera. My lens comes to rest about half way or it should balance well on your sweat shirt. NEVER clamp anything to your window but if you do, tell your insurance rep that someone hit your window with a rock and broke it.

wotsmith Loc: Nashville TN

Bill_de wrote:

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sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Here is a car-door bean-bag which you can also buy with a plate to attach your camera/lens to:

http://www.vertexphoto.com/camerabeanbagv2

It looks similar to a bean-bag designed for shooting which I purchased in the firearms section of Walmart. Flat on the bottom and a large V-shape on top to hold the rifle. Turned upside down it rests on the car door to sit the camera on. I bought two and emptied one out and filled it with foam chips to make it light enough to carry around should I need to.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice shots, everyone. How about carrying a small towel in the car? Just fold it into a square and rest it on the door.

Hacksaw Loc: Pacific Northwest

gwong1 wrote:

Get in touch with MTShooter, he was selling an attachment that fit over the car window. Gary

What you're referring to is the Puffin Pad. They are no longer manufactured but I was lucky enough to pick one up when I visited MTShooter's store (Camera Cottage) during my road-trip last May.

http://www.puffinpad.com/

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

Go to Amazon and search "Window shooting rest bag" Lots come up.

pecohen Loc: Central Maine

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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I know someone who seems quite happy using one of those foam rubber strips made for insulating pipes - just cut it to the width of your window.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I would suggest the Grizzly Camera Bean Bag (Medium-Black), Photography Bean Bag, Video Bean Bag, Camera Support, You can get it at Amazon for $27. http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-Camera-Bean-Bag-Medium-Black/dp/B00C8SKUTI/ref=sr_1_2/188-3299676-6269966?ie=UTF8&qid=1449151894&sr=8-2&keywords=photography+bean+bags

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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Frapha Loc: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bill_de wrote:

I would like to do more shooting from my car this winter. My AF-s 500 is to heavy to clamp to the window. I have tried resting it on a pillow on the window which works, but is a bit awkward.

Online I have seen an assortment of bean bags with studs to mount heads and some contraptions that seem to clamp to the inner and outer door panels.

Any suggestions? I'm in a Ford Escape, so not the kind of height to the window opening like a big pick up or suv.

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Take a look at this alternative -- I purchased one and have been satisfied with it. The only negative I've found is that it's a little bulky, but works very well.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/963098-REG/puffin_pad_pppro_pad_pro_camera_support.html

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

go to cabelas or bass pro and get a bean bag gun rest

Bill_de Loc: US

Lots of great suggestions. Thanks to all who contributed.

When I make a decision I'll be sure to post a picture.

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