Do different tripods need different stone bags?
Feb 1, 2016 01:58:09 #
I never use one of those things. The only time I tried it was a disaster. The wind got the bag swaying and damn near knocked the tripod over. If its windy I stand upwind of the tripod and put my boot on the closest tripod foot and hold the other two legs with my hands.
Feb 1, 2016 03:19:02 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Budgiehawk wrote:
I have an older tripod and am thinking about getting a stone bag (Weight holder) for it. Does a tripod need a particular brand or type? What should I look for?
When I was younger I carried a stone bag everywhere. These days I carry a cloth bag. One must adjust to the times.
Feb 1, 2016 07:38:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Budgiehawk wrote:
I have an older tripod and am thinking about getting a stone bag (Weight holder) for it. Does a tripod need a particular brand or type? What should I look for?
Yes, I am glad you asked. If your tripod is more than ten years old you will need stones at least 10 years old. I always recommend Lake Erie stones that can be gathered at any beach on the South Shore of that lake with insures your getting US stones and not GRAY MARKET stones from Canada. The nice thing about Lake Erie tripod stones is that they are nicely rounded and are not sharp and will not cut through your bag when placing them under your tripod in your sack. Now the sack recommendation would be a 100 lb. sack used for bird feed. These are very strong and the webbing will prevent any Lake Erie stone from slipping out of your bag. I like the sunflower 100 lb bags the best because they last. I fill these bags half full of Lake Erie Rocks and find the 300 lbs of rocks to be effective in holding my tripod steady up to a category 4 Hurricane. Remember, Lake Erie Rocks Rock.
Feb 1, 2016 07:46:41 #
bsprague wrote:
Weight on a hook is weight. Gravity is gravity that pulls straight down. How does a Wal-Mart shopping bag not work?
The better question would be why Walmart doesn't work?
Feb 1, 2016 08:13:34 #
I use the backpack or camera bag I'm carrying, attaching it to the hook at the bottom of the tripod's vertical column.
Feb 1, 2016 08:24:06 #
It seems to me that if your going to just "dangle" something underneath your tripod, it might as well be something your already carrying anyway, like a camera bag/pack or one of your kids, something like that. It just seems to me "dangling" anything is a prescription for compounding the problem if it moves.
I've thought about if I ever needed added weight, I would make an insert for the bottom of the center column, threaded to accept a bolt. A "spin on weight" could easily be made from a barbell weight, a bolt, nut and pair of fender washers. Alternatively, a square frame sized for a "squeeze fit" of your camera bag could be made to bolt to the column, which would solve the "dangle" problem.
Sorry, but I just don't like $300 solutions to $3 problems. If you have a "dying need" to be fancy, spend an extra $3 for paint to match the tripod. If you want to be REAL FANCY, send me $5 and I'll send you a copy of my above instructions. :lol:
I've thought about if I ever needed added weight, I would make an insert for the bottom of the center column, threaded to accept a bolt. A "spin on weight" could easily be made from a barbell weight, a bolt, nut and pair of fender washers. Alternatively, a square frame sized for a "squeeze fit" of your camera bag could be made to bolt to the column, which would solve the "dangle" problem.
Sorry, but I just don't like $300 solutions to $3 problems. If you have a "dying need" to be fancy, spend an extra $3 for paint to match the tripod. If you want to be REAL FANCY, send me $5 and I'll send you a copy of my above instructions. :lol:
Feb 1, 2016 08:26:11 #
Blasthoff wrote:
It seems to me that if your going to just "da... (show quote)
A possum in a bag would work, we use them all the time especially in winter.
Feb 1, 2016 08:34:31 #
bimmer124 wrote:
A possum in a bag would work, we use them all the time especially in winter.
If it's frozen stiff, sure. :wink:
Feb 1, 2016 08:50:14 #
Budgiehawk wrote:
I have an older tripod and am thinking about getting a stone bag (Weight holder) for it. Does a tripod need a particular brand or type? What should I look for?
I use a plastic grocery bag. Very light and fits in a pocket or corner of your bag.
Feb 1, 2016 09:12:10 #
Jerry Green
Loc: Huntsville, AL
I use a Vanguard SB-100 Stone Bag (about $15)which is handy for other things too.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707201-REG/Vanguard_SB_100_SB_100_Stone_Bag.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707201-REG/Vanguard_SB_100_SB_100_Stone_Bag.html
Feb 1, 2016 09:17:51 #
Jerry Green wrote:
I use a Vanguard SB-100 Stone Bag (about $15)which is handy for other things too.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707201-REG/Vanguard_SB_100_SB_100_Stone_Bag.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707201-REG/Vanguard_SB_100_SB_100_Stone_Bag.html
Do you mean there is a special bag for carrying stones?
Well I've never.......
Feb 1, 2016 09:18:28 #
bimmer124 wrote:
Do you mean there is a special bag for carrying stones?
Well I've never.......
Well I've never.......
On second thought, it would be a great bag for carrying Pet Rocks.
Feb 1, 2016 09:31:12 #
bimmer124 wrote:
On second thought, it would be a great bag for carrying Pet Rocks.
No, silly. The pet rocks go on a leash. The stone bag is for picking up the pebbles they leave behind. It's the law, y'know!!!
Feb 1, 2016 09:59:13 #
JohnFrim wrote:
No, silly. The pet rocks go on a leash. The stone bag is for picking up the pebbles they leave behind. It's the law, y'know!!!
I'm glad somebody got that straight. :D
Feb 1, 2016 10:18:38 #
I bought these on Amazon, about $4.00 each and they work fine. I actually cut two of them in half, making two smaller ones that I use for other things like anchoring edges of back drops etc.
http://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-SANDBAG-SADDLEBAG-DESIGN-Photography/dp/B00O4H6AI6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1454339729&sr=8-9&keywords=sand+bags
http://www.amazon.com/StudioFX-SANDBAG-SADDLEBAG-DESIGN-Photography/dp/B00O4H6AI6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1454339729&sr=8-9&keywords=sand+bags
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