Shooting vertical with support on collar-less lenses
Feb 18, 2016 00:14:19 #
It seems to work for you, but I like my camera directly above, and as close as possible to, the apex of my tripod ( which doesn't have a centre post). So I use 'L' brackets and robust ball heads to keep the centre of gravity of my camera directly above the tripod.
Feb 18, 2016 13:23:53 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
Have you had any issues with ordering from China? I've been hesitant to try that option, maybe for fear of difficulty in returning items...I did find an inexpensive off-brand L-bracket for D7100 on ebay, works well.
Feb 18, 2016 13:29:25 #
I have ordered through EBay/PayPal and found that returns were very easy. Minimal issues.
J. R.
J. R.
mikedent wrote:
Have you had any issues with ordering from China? I've been hesitant to try that option, maybe for fear of difficulty in returning items...I did find an inexpensive off-brand L-bracket for D7100 on ebay, works well.
Feb 18, 2016 15:07:33 #
mikedent wrote:
Have you had any issues with ordering from China? I've been hesitant to try that option, maybe for fear of difficulty in returning items...I did find an inexpensive off-brand L-bracket for D7100 on ebay, works well.
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Feb 18, 2016 15:11:22 #
mcveed wrote:
It seems to work for you, but I like my camera directly above, and as close as possible to, the apex of my tripod ( which doesn't have a centre post). So I use 'L' brackets and robust ball heads to keep the centre of gravity of my camera directly above the tripod.
I agree with keeping the weight centered - for LARGE lenses - but with 100mm macro - not so much !
I have and use center post because I shoot birds and planes and sometimes need the height for other reasons ......
Feb 19, 2016 10:33:59 #
Well, I applaud you for your DIY projects, and thank you for sharing.
For some, I think it may be generational, or maybe even just something about where you were raised, but I usually attempt to figure out how to fix a problem I'm having, before just running out and spending a lot of cash.
I made my own version of a flash bender, before they ever hit the market. Had experimented with using translucent Tupperware as a flash modifier before I ever heart of Gary Fong, etc.
Wait, I just thought of something... I should be rich by now :oops: :shock:
Oh well, please don't stop sharing your ideas. There will always be naysayers out there, but there are also a lot of us who appreciate like minded tinkerers.
For some, I think it may be generational, or maybe even just something about where you were raised, but I usually attempt to figure out how to fix a problem I'm having, before just running out and spending a lot of cash.
I made my own version of a flash bender, before they ever hit the market. Had experimented with using translucent Tupperware as a flash modifier before I ever heart of Gary Fong, etc.
Wait, I just thought of something... I should be rich by now :oops: :shock:
Oh well, please don't stop sharing your ideas. There will always be naysayers out there, but there are also a lot of us who appreciate like minded tinkerers.
Feb 19, 2016 10:55:34 #
bkyser wrote:
Well, I applaud you for your DIY projects, and tha... (show quote)
Thanks so much for your comment - Appreciate !
Sometimes solutions are so simple we overlook them .......
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