Any Thoughts On These

[laffinorse]

What do you think?

Not available in UK, only in the States


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[Adam Cheeseman]

A similar device is available in the UK, but I have not seen them around since the early 90s. I'm sure companies like Harpers etc will be able to direct anyone interested. Pretty useful for telescopes in awkward and cramped situations too.

Cheers,

Adam

[smartie]

I like the idea for scopes - I could have done with something like that in a crowded hide at Minsmere the other day, where I there wasn't space to put up a tripod. Lighter to carry, as well, I suspect.

[nightshade]

I made a plywood one years ago (no zoom lenses then)
The Russian Zenith company brought out the Sniper kit
too expensive for me so I made my own very similar to this one
although I initially used an old air-rifle stock
The link shows a nice job and I tried it out but using a Nikon
ML-L3 remote velcro-ed to trip the shutter and a Manfrotto
330B macro flash bracket as a top plate


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[jasongallier]

Interesting. i've seen similar ideas but never looked into it .....maybe I should.

Bottom line - if Frans Lanting uses them who are we mere mortals to disagree???

Thanks for sharing Les,

Jason
Wild Light Photography: Welcome to Wildlight Photography

[nightshade]

A company called Cullman used to do a Shoulder Pod/tripod

[laffinorse]

Originally Posted by jasongallier

Interesting. i've seen similar ideas but never looked into it .....maybe I should.

Bottom line - if Frans Lanting uses them who are we mere mortals to disagree???

Thanks for sharing Les,

Jason
Wild Light Photography: Welcome to Wildlight Photography

All

Taken the plunge ordered one, will let you know how I get on.after googleing etc.
Ordered the double handed one remote cable quick release plate and a strap,
around £150 inc postage. Hope dont get stung for extras!!!! I know all you tripod and monopod men will be on saying you could of got this or this, no direspect intented, but I think this will be greater benefit to me.
At this moment its winging its way here

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by laffinorse

All

Taken the plunge ordered one, will let you know how I get on.after googleing etc.
Ordered the double handed one remote cable quick release plate and a strap,
around £150 inc postage. Hope dont get stung for extras!!!! I know all you tripod and monopod men will be on saying you could of got this or this, no direspect intented, but I think this will be greater benefit to me.
At this moment its winging its way here

will be interesting to hear how you get on with it les - may be you could put a review up once you have had the chance to play with it

the ergorest can be used in a similar way, as well as as a window mount and mini tripod so it will be interesting to hear how yours compares

[jasongallier]

I'd be interested to see how you get on too. Keep us posted. I suspect it will turn out to be very useful in certain cirumstances.

NEVER confuse me with a monopod user!!

I notice that you are over in Pembrokeshire - might have to pick your brains for locations in the near (ish) future

Jason
Wild Light Photography: Welcome to Wildlight Photography