Re: substitute tripod

[Helmut Mueller <hmuelle@earthlink.net>]

Gunstocks are also available..although I had trouble finding a vendor on the
web.
www.rue.com/gunstocks.html

Most that I have seen were homemade.

-- Helmut C Mueller

409 Moonridge Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: 919-942-4937

Permanent email address: hmueller@email.unc.edu


> From: "R. O. Bierregaard, Jr." <rbierreg@email.uncc.edu>
> Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:38:24 -0400
> To: carolinabirds@duke.edu
> Subject: substitute tripod
> 
> 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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