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Recommended camera support for car window?
Feb 18, 2018 14:07:15 #
shutterhawk
Loc: Cape Cod
I enjoy making my own gear when I can. Here's my version of a window rest.
Feb 18, 2018 14:08:42 #
Feb 18, 2018 14:26:20 #
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Feb 18, 2018 14:38:22 #
mas24 wrote:
I like this mount. I will consider this as a future need.
Nikon does not care if you ruin your widow ...
Me, I really like my window in one piece and going up and down normally.
Feb 18, 2018 14:46:14 #
mas24 wrote:
I like this mount. I will consider this as a future need.
Only rated for about 6.5 lbs. That could be an issue with longer lenses.
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Feb 18, 2018 16:01:59 #
BobT wrote:
What is a good stable camera support when shooting from inside a car. Specifically something to use when shooting from the drivers side car window.
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I shoot video street scapes while driving. I take a Bogen clamp, add a small pan, tilt tripod head and clamp it to the rear passenger window. I use either a GoPro, my Nikon AW100, or my D600. Works great at any speed and the cameras are inside the vehicle.
When I was a police ET, I something did stake out shoots from a surveillance van. Then I used a regular tripod and shot out through the rear windows. Boring work yet with a the added chance someone would take a shot at you. 😎
Feb 18, 2018 16:12:39 #
Bill_de wrote:
Only rated for about 6.5 lbs. That could be an issue with longer lenses.
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Made for binoculars and small cameras, not 400mm f/2.8 behemoths.
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Feb 18, 2018 16:34:34 #
If you have one for other reasons, a Gorilla pod should work, two legs outside, one in. (configuration makes it more likely if it does not hold, it will fall inside.)
Feb 18, 2018 17:09:22 #
LWW wrote:
To help some misunderstandings, modern laminated a... (show quote)
Window glass is tempered, not laminated. Windshields are laminated. Tempered glass breaks into chunks rather than shards.
Feb 18, 2018 17:54:38 #
BBBruce77
Loc: Eureka, Montana
via the lens wrote:
Really cheap and easy way to go is to get a piece of that gray pipe insulation and cut it longway down the center, then just pop it on the window.
Brilliant idea and so simple. My favorite kind. Thank you.
Feb 18, 2018 18:19:57 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Puffin Pad Pro, if you can find one. Wonderful device but the maker retired and the company is now for sale. It made for the perfect window mount though, I have two of them.
I have one of these, also - actually bought it from MT Shooter. Used it just this AM shooting a snowy owl in a marsh. Shot with a Tamron 150-600 on a Nikon D500. I was warm and cozy in my car blind and the bird was not stressed. Mine is not for sale!
On ocassion, I’ll use a towel or beanbag if I managed to leave the Puffin at home.
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Feb 18, 2018 18:25:26 #
BobT wrote:
What is a good stable camera support when shooting from inside a car. Specifically something to use when shooting from the drivers side car window.
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I also use a small pillow. If the support is rigid it will most likely transmit vibration to the camera which may not be what you want. Also, by adjusting the pillow properly not only can I aim left and right with an easy turn but I can adjust up and down by raising and lowering the window, with electric windows its a good easy thing to do.
Feb 18, 2018 18:35:24 #
I use the Nikon window mount. It seems to work well.
A park car of course however be sure to turn the engine off unless you like camera shake in your photos.
A park car of course however be sure to turn the engine off unless you like camera shake in your photos.
Feb 18, 2018 20:26:17 #
Foam pool noodle are thicker than pipe insulation and resist a bit better to bcrushing, however you should always shut your engine so vibration are not transmitted to your lens even whit the foam
Feb 18, 2018 21:02:00 #
LWW
Loc: Banana Republic of America
mas24 wrote:
I like this mount. I will consider this as a future need.
That appears to be a relabpelepd BOGEN, but I haven’t dug mine out in awhile.
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