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substitute tripod
- To: carolinabirds@duke.edu
- Subject: substitute tripod
- From: "R. O. Bierregaard, Jr." <rbierreg@email.uncc.edu>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:38:24 -0400
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
Cecille Leopard posted this query to the list:
Dear CarolinaBirders,
I frequently take pictures of birds. It is sometimes
inconvenient for me to take a tripod to use when I want
to use a telephoto lenses.
At one time, I saw an advertisement somewhere for a
gadget that would mount to the camera and rest on the
chest. That would be much easier for me. Doesn't
anyone have any knowledge of such a gadget. I checked
around on the internet and didn't find anything. Also,
checked Outdoor Photographer.
Any help would be appreciated.
--
I don't know about a chest-brace arrangement, but another nifty
substitute for a tripod is to attach a 4' section of very light chain
to a bolt that will screw into the tripod mount on your camera (or
lens). (Most lens mounts are a very standard size and thread--easy to
find the right bolt at your local hardware store.) Let the chain hang
down to the ground and put a foot on it. Then pull the camera up
against the chain. It's remarkable how steadily you can hold your
camera. If you can prop yourself against a tree as well, you can get
very good results. My guess is that this will be a lot cheaper, more
convenient, and keep your camera steadier than propping it against
your chest.
--
Rob Bierregaard
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