Posts for: rsworden
Dec 28, 2021 21:06:38 #
Hard to pick one… I had many great opportunities this year.
Dec 26, 2021 14:42:30 #
Dec 16, 2021 02:05:56 #
Lively discussion, as always!
I just removed the current head to see how it might be attached, it's not broken. The tilt/pan head attaches with a screw. I wouldn't try to remove the T-shaped stud. I would 3D print a part that clamps around and over it, with a captive metal bolt coming out the top for the ball head to screw onto.
Some of the plastic materials I print with are *quite* strong, especially PET-G, and especially if the layers are oriented correctly. There are also materials infused with carbon fiber for strength, though I haven't tried those yet. I have printed a number of adapters to connect my camera to my telescope... I have designed plastic/metal combo parts for repairing a various items. And my camera is a mid-sized Micro Four Thirds, so it and its lenses are much lighter than a DSLR. That said, I would certainly stress test it to ensure it is strong enough not to endanger my camera. I see that Manfrotto provides info on a European standard for a "safety payload" lower than the "maximum payload".
I just removed the current head to see how it might be attached, it's not broken. The tilt/pan head attaches with a screw. I wouldn't try to remove the T-shaped stud. I would 3D print a part that clamps around and over it, with a captive metal bolt coming out the top for the ball head to screw onto.
Some of the plastic materials I print with are *quite* strong, especially PET-G, and especially if the layers are oriented correctly. There are also materials infused with carbon fiber for strength, though I haven't tried those yet. I have printed a number of adapters to connect my camera to my telescope... I have designed plastic/metal combo parts for repairing a various items. And my camera is a mid-sized Micro Four Thirds, so it and its lenses are much lighter than a DSLR. That said, I would certainly stress test it to ensure it is strong enough not to endanger my camera. I see that Manfrotto provides info on a European standard for a "safety payload" lower than the "maximum payload".
Dec 14, 2021 23:25:00 #
Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll design and 3D print an adapter with a 3/8" bolt.
Dec 14, 2021 00:43:37 #
I have a QSX 9002D tripod (which I see was made by Sunpak) with a pan-and-tilt head. I'd like to know if it can use a ball head. (I know, it's not a great tripod, but it's light and sturdy enough for me.) The head comes off but rotates around this milled "stud". From what I can see, ball heads typically attach to a 1/4" standard screw. Are there any that can attach to this kind of connector? Or does anyone make an adapter to add a 1/4" screw on top of this to accept a ball head? Probably not, but I figured y'all might know.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Dec 12, 2021 21:06:40 #
Dec 12, 2021 17:11:19 #
Actually it was midday and they were in full sun. In #3 you can see a strong shadow, but in #1 and #2 it had clouded over a bit and my white balance was different. In post I moved the white balances closer to each other and toned down the whites, which let the color come through. I think it's just that they have more varied color than we see from a distance, they have quite a bit of that buff color.
When I first spotted the bird it was through some branches and I took a bunch like this one, partly obscured and not great. Finally I decided to move to a clearer view and hope they didn't fly away. Sure enough, as someone else commented, they were not at all afraid and I was able to shoot from a much better angle for over 10 minutes. They were still standing there when I left... you get lucky sometimes!
When I first spotted the bird it was through some branches and I took a bunch like this one, partly obscured and not great. Finally I decided to move to a clearer view and hope they didn't fly away. Sure enough, as someone else commented, they were not at all afraid and I was able to shoot from a much better angle for over 10 minutes. They were still standing there when I left... you get lucky sometimes!
Dec 11, 2021 21:24:17 #
First time I have visited the San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine, CA. Way back in a quiet area this Great Blue Heron let me get to within about 20 feet and was quite patient during his photo shoot. I like all the different colors and textures of the plumage.
Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
Dec 10, 2021 11:04:40 #
Dec 5, 2021 20:46:26 #
Nov 28, 2021 12:29:58 #
These woodpeckers were busy stuffing acorns into pre-existing holes in a power pole. After each job they launched and dove to gain speed, pretty much in my direction. Fun to watch! The facial expression looks intense.
Irvine Regional Park
Orange, California, USA
Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
f/10 and f/13, 221mm and 300mm, 1/2500 second. ISO 6400 because in between these I was shooting hummingbirds in partial shade.
Irvine Regional Park
Orange, California, USA
Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
f/10 and f/13, 221mm and 300mm, 1/2500 second. ISO 6400 because in between these I was shooting hummingbirds in partial shade.
Nov 27, 2021 17:11:52 #
Nov 21, 2021 19:25:35 #
After looking at other pics from that time and location I've decided it was a Common Raven instead of a crow. Sometimes it's hard to tell unless they are near each other to compare size. But this side view from a minute earlier does show a heavier bill like a raven.
Nov 21, 2021 15:06:41 #
Irvine Regional Park
Orange, California, USA
Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
300mm, F7.1, 1/1250 sec, ISO3200
The bird was in shade, so I was lucky to get any of the shimmer on the feathers.
21 ft / 6.32m, 54% crop
Upscaled with Adobe Super Resolution
Orange, California, USA
Olympus E-M5 II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
300mm, F7.1, 1/1250 sec, ISO3200
The bird was in shade, so I was lucky to get any of the shimmer on the feathers.
21 ft / 6.32m, 54% crop
Upscaled with Adobe Super Resolution
Nov 20, 2021 22:50:20 #