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RE: substitute tripod
- To: "R. O. Bierregaard, Jr." <rbierreg@email.uncc.edu>
- Subject: RE: substitute tripod
- From: "Harris Stephen" <srharris@mindspring.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:5:59 -0400
- Cc: "Carolinabirds" <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
- Reply-to: srharris@mindspring.com
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
Take a look at the webpage http://www.stock-pod.com/
I have this stockpod and has worked very well in specific environments
where I wanted a scope but not to carry a tripod.
Stephen Harris
srharris@mindspring.com
Wilmington, NC
> [Original Message]
> From: R. O. Bierregaard, Jr. <rbierreg@email.uncc.edu>
> To: <carolinabirds@duke.edu>
> Date: 7/16/02 9:38:24 AM
> 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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