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May 2, 2018 08:55:21   #
sathca Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island
 
Don’t be discouraged. There are many opportunities to capture shots like that without quick reflexes. Those eagles are at the conowingo dam in Maryland. At times it’s like shooting fish in a barrel. Many great photos are taken by people with tripods. It’s a photographers dream! ( anybody know why my keyboard is doing the above nonsense ?! )





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May 2, 2018 09:01:21   #
davefales Loc: Virginia
 
sathca wrote:
I hand hold. I find tripods restrictive. Maybe I don't know how to use one effectively but I think it's just that I like to walk around, I don't like to sit still too long. I have a tripod with a gimbal head but before to long the camera is off and I'm moving around. I like to hike or if I'm in a more isolated area I like to try different spots, different vantage points. I shoot at 2000 - 2500 with auto iso. I get good results. You need good light for the best photo's anyway so usually the iso doesn't get to high. If I'm shooting landscape I am usually using a smaller lens. These Bald Eagle photo's are one of my proudest moments with a camera and I wouldn't have captured them if the camera was on a tripod. These eagles flew right at me and I had the camera attached to a black rapid shoulder strap and hanging by my side, I grabbed it and shot as they went over. They were right over my head, 50-75 ft maybe? Can't be sure, but these aren't cropped. bsprague is right, if the situation calls for it I will shoot from the van and rest on the window. My age is already showing me signs that it may be a necessity someday and might be sooner than I'd like to accept! The osprey pictures were taken from the van but I couldn't have rested the camera on the window to get that action. When I'm standing still with the shoulder harness on I can rest. I can completely let go of the camera. But I'll miss hand held shooting when the day comes! I'll be going kicking and screaming!
I hand hold. I find tripods restrictive. Maybe I d... (show quote)


A zoom-in crop of No. 4 of 5 makes a wonderful shot. Well done.

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May 2, 2018 12:12:48   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
sathca wrote:
I hand hold. I find tripods restrictive. Maybe I don't know how to use one effectively but I think it's just that I like to walk around, I don't like to sit still too long. I have a tripod with a gimbal head but before to long the camera is off and I'm moving around. I like to hike or if I'm in a more isolated area I like to try different spots, different vantage points. I shoot at 2000 - 2500 with auto iso. I get good results. You need good light for the best photo's anyway so usually the iso doesn't get to high. If I'm shooting landscape I am usually using a smaller lens. These Bald Eagle photo's are one of my proudest moments with a camera and I wouldn't have captured them if the camera was on a tripod. These eagles flew right at me and I had the camera attached to a black rapid shoulder strap and hanging by my side, I grabbed it and shot as they went over. They were right over my head, 50-75 ft maybe? Can't be sure, but these aren't cropped. bsprague is right, if the situation calls for it I will shoot from the van and rest on the window. My age is already showing me signs that it may be a necessity someday and might be sooner than I'd like to accept! The osprey pictures were taken from the van but I couldn't have rested the camera on the window to get that action. When I'm standing still with the shoulder harness on I can rest. I can completely let go of the camera. But I'll miss hand held shooting when the day comes! I'll be going kicking and screaming!
I hand hold. I find tripods restrictive. Maybe I d... (show quote)


Looks to be a GOOD way to access and hold the camera/lens - in a car ONLY ! And, I agree that for BIF, nothing beats hand holding a hand holdable lens ! Tripods are only a LAST resort for me !

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-269999-1.html

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-384073-1.html

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May 2, 2018 15:05:49   #
tenny52 Loc: San Francisco
 
please show how the set up is used; I didn't quite get your picture.
I don't like to hang my camera over my neck; in long hours, it hurts and become sweaty.
So I hang/attach it to the front of my camera backpack with modified short leash and edcgear hooks.

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May 2, 2018 15:22:40   #
bgrn Loc: Pleasant Grove UT
 
I like it 👍👍👍

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May 2, 2018 17:11:03   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Apparently, your ability to see photographic scenes and subjects surpasses your ability to recognize a bit of offbeat humor. BillNikon's humor or sarcasm was a bit more recognizable, based on your reply to him vs. your reply to me.

Though I do have to admit this image came to mind while reading your initial post.
--Bob

sathca wrote:
Well Bob, I do, but that’s another photo entirely. In this case I am proud of my idea and like a lot of people that come here I like to share those proud moments not just to show off but to maybe pass it along to someone else that might be able to use it. Why do you post here? To show how witty you are by posting snarky comments? Does that make you proud?


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May 3, 2018 09:00:23   #
sathca Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island
 
Last night, sitting in the truck by this fishing hole that’s right by the side of the road. There’s 4-5 osprey that hang out there as well as great blue heron and egrets. There’s a fish ladder up stream that helps supply a steady stream of fish







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May 3, 2018 22:46:36   #
sathca Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island
 
tenny52 wrote:
please show how the set up is used; I didn't quite get your picture.
I don't like to hang my camera over my neck; in long hours, it hurts and become sweaty.
So I hang/attach it to the front of my camera backpack with modified short leash and edcgear hooks.


The picture is just how I keep the cameras secure but within quick reach when I am driving in my van. Someone asked How I support the camera when I shoot and I replied that I shoot handheld but use a blackrapid shoulder strap for relief. Its not around my neck. I didnt mention that on long hikes I also use one of these holster attachments on a separate belt. Soon I ll be adding suspenders to that rig!





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May 7, 2018 16:44:13   #
MauiMoto Loc: Hawaii
 
Not a damn thing wrong with showing off. That's a really good idea. Thanks for sharing.

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May 7, 2018 21:48:03   #
sathca Loc: Narragansett Rhode Island
 
Thanks, I appreciate that! Now I need a good idea for my car! I had one of them on the front seat and I usually make it pretty secure before I get get going but I was late so I took off and didn't think about it until... someone slammed on their brakes in front of me so I had to slam on mine and it went flying! If it had just hit the carpet on the floor my heart wouldn't have sunk but I heard a good thud and I got real sad! It had hit the part of the rocker panel that's inside the car. I grabbed it and went to turn it on to see what happened and nothing! OMG! Well I had forgot to put the battery back in after charging it after a pretty busy weekend! So ok, but it was still weird. The camera with the camo cover ( that I made, I'm really cheap, not cheap, poor! ) is a Nikon D750 with a Tamron 150-600. I looked through the viewfinder and everything looked really dim like the aperture was closed down. I had never seen this before and I wasn't sure if this was normal or a sign of damage. I don't know everything about the lens, I bought it used a few weeks ago so I don't know if that's normal. I try manual focus and it's not focusing sharp, WTF! I'm sick all day at work until I get home and put a battery in it. Relief! Everything seems to be ok when I do get the battery in. Sharp, fast just like I've grown to love! But I know I dodged a bullet. Not only do I not like to go without my baby but the cost to fix these things is like fixing a car! I'll figure out something. I don't like it in a case, bag, whatever, I like quick access. That's why I called the van rig "my holster", It's for "quick draw"!

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May 9, 2018 16:39:21   #
MauiMoto Loc: Hawaii
 
I can only imagine the panic you felt. Kinda like reaching for your wallet and it's not there. It's one of the first thing I consider when loading up. Probably from my time in the Navy where everything had to be secured, even the condiments.

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Jun 5, 2018 17:31:25   #
frazee
 
I think it is a wonderful idea. I love wildlife photography, but injured my neck. I cannot use a strap. Your idea gives me another chance at something I love. Thanks for posting it

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Jun 6, 2018 18:31:43   #
tenny52 Loc: San Francisco
 
frazee wrote:
I think it is a wonderful idea. I love wildlife photography, but injured my neck. I cannot use a strap. Your idea gives me another chance at something I love. Thanks for posting it


you may check the option of my way, the strap to the camera is modified from a dog leash, and the spring hook is from ebay for $1.5

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