Rifle Stock for long lenses
Mar 19, 2016 15:49:07 #
Bankshot
Loc: Henderson, NV, USA
I keep my right hand on the camera for BBF and shutter, and for any shutter speed or aperture changed
James R wrote:
""-is it too ominous looking?""
NAW....
Looks Nothing as "ominous" as mine :-)
(You might wish to add a remote wire button where your index finger would make contact on the wood.)
NAW....
Looks Nothing as "ominous" as mine :-)
(You might wish to add a remote wire button where your index finger would make contact on the wood.)
Mar 19, 2016 17:14:17 #
mrcool wrote:
Anybody using a Rifle type stock for the 150-600mm lenses. Looking for suggestions and recommendations.
Here is my version - a "crutch stock" - I was using this sparingly until I perfected my "bodypod" and now, do not use it as much .........
Mar 19, 2016 17:29:03 #
James R wrote:
As I mention earlier... I do have a rifle stock I use from time to time as when tracking eagle and other birds in flight....
NO! I do NOT take it out when in the city (Saint Louis, Missouri here)
I call it the "Remington Support System".....
NO! I do NOT take it out when in the city (Saint Louis, Missouri here)
I call it the "Remington Support System".....
It looks great. I would be concerned about the weight and portability.
Mar 19, 2016 17:49:57 #
Regis wrote:
It looks great. I would be concerned about the weight and portability.
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HiYa, Regis :-)
Well.... I'll tell Ya.....
That guitar strap goes over the ( my ) shoulder and the butt of the stock is Up.... And lens is pointed Down. This makes for easier carrying - especially when I have another camera around my neck ( another 5D Mark II with a 24 - 105 on it ). Also - That strap is "wrapped" around my left arm when sighting in and shooting for best stability....
I should get a photo of these positions - rather than try to explain with writing.
Works good for me.
Reminder.....
Do Not Use This In City Environments. In Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and a few other western States this is never questioned.
Mar 19, 2016 18:42:45 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
James R wrote:
As I mention earlier... I do have a rifle stock I use from time to time as when tracking eagle and other birds in flight....
NO! I do NOT take it out when in the city (Saint Louis, Missouri here)
I call it the "Remington Support System".....
NO! I do NOT take it out when in the city (Saint Louis, Missouri here)
I call it the "Remington Support System".....
I would thing that puts a lot of strain on the lens mount. I suggest using the tripod mount on the lens and attaching it to the forestock.
Mar 19, 2016 19:28:51 #
James R wrote:
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Very Nice work here... Good design - and comfortable looking as well.
Very Nice work here... Good design - and comfortable looking as well.
Thank you. It's very easy to use. This was my second design, adding the horn on the right to fit in the armpit to counterbalance the weight of the lens.
Mar 19, 2016 23:56:21 #
Brian in Whitby wrote:
I would thing that puts a lot of strain on the lens mount. I suggest using the tripod mount on the lens and attaching it to the forestock.
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LOOK closer....
There is a Manfoto Quick Disconnect mounted on the stock.
There is no more strain on this then when it is on a tripod.
No! I do not have a college education. I am a retired electrical lineman. (( I sometimes teach at three colleges in the STL MO Area - "on call". ))
Mar 20, 2016 10:30:00 #
Mar 21, 2016 02:51:58 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
James R wrote:
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LOOK closer....
There is a Manfoto Quick Disconnect mounted on the stock.
There is no more strain on this then when it is on a tripod.
No! I do not have a college education. I am a retired electrical lineman. (( I sometimes teach at three colleges in the STL MO Area - "on call". ))
LOOK closer....
There is a Manfoto Quick Disconnect mounted on the stock.
There is no more strain on this then when it is on a tripod.
No! I do not have a college education. I am a retired electrical lineman. (( I sometimes teach at three colleges in the STL MO Area - "on call". ))
I sm sorry,
I was viewing it on my tablet and it appeared to me that the camera was mounted to the stock not the lens.
On looking closercas you suggested, I saw my error.
Mar 21, 2016 02:51:59 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
James R wrote:
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LOOK closer....
There is a Manfoto Quick Disconnect mounted on the stock.
There is no more strain on this then when it is on a tripod.
No! I do not have a college education. I am a retired electrical lineman. (( I sometimes teach at three colleges in the STL MO Area - "on call". ))
LOOK closer....
There is a Manfoto Quick Disconnect mounted on the stock.
There is no more strain on this then when it is on a tripod.
No! I do not have a college education. I am a retired electrical lineman. (( I sometimes teach at three colleges in the STL MO Area - "on call". ))
I sm sorry,
I was viewing it on my tablet and it appeared to me that the camera was mounted to the stock not the lens.
On looking closer as you suggested, I saw my error.
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