aphelps wrote:
After 8 back surgeries including full fusion of all levels, I am no longer able to get down low to take pictures. I searched for a solution but found nothing appropriate. Then I built something very simple. It uses a pole about the size of a hiking pole and a hardwood platform. The tripod head is attached to the platform with a 1/4 x 20 screw. The platform can slide up and down the rod to the desired level. Now I can shoot low angle shots while standing upright. The entire rig cost next to nothing but solved a big problem for me. Hope others find this useful.
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That's a good idea! Why didn't I think of that? I too have back problems, only nowhere near as severe as yours. But from time to time I get gigs shooting food for restaurants to put on their menus. And that can require a lot of contortions. I will build myself on. I hope you get a patent on it.