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dagrahph 
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 Topic: Tripod with seatPosted: 13 January 2012 at 15:13 |
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Just found a link to anew tripod conceptwhich was recently produced in UK.
Prices start at 100PoundsUK and at the moment only one distributor(SRB-Griturn),well known as a maker of custom lens mount adaptors. Any comments?Seems a good idea to me. |
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Rusty
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 15:31 |
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Not a bad idea ! It would certainly add some weight to stabilize the tripod.
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dilettante
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 15:43 |
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Seems like a poor idea for photography, but maybe ok for birdwatching.
A tripod is used to eliminate camera shake and vibrations, so the last thing you want is to have it tightly coupled to a living breathing human. |
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sybersitizen
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 16:28 |
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It makes for comfortable shooting, I guess. Regarding stability, I think you could simulate the effect by using a regular tripod and leaning heavily against one of legs while shooting.
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rovhazman
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 16:32 |
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Exactly my thought - might be good for situations when you are waiting long time for something to cross your view and then snap a quick shot. But it is a really bad idea for long exposures... |
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Photosopher
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 16:39 |
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Or you could just attach this type of gizmo to any old fold up chair, table, book, car window...
I also kind of like the idea of a wheelchair camera mount... especially for video. 
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Shercando
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 16:53 |
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I have a walker with an oversize basket for moving lots of gear. The wheel locks provide a comfortable rigid seat. The handle bars are a great arm rest while making camera adjustments. The tripod sits untouched in front of the seat for the ideal platform. It is a perfect height for tripod use and even less conspicuous than standing behind it.
 Not recommended for "off road' trekking. Great for zoo, airport, marina and city parks and streets. The greatest advantage is that I don't have any weight to carry and I can take any gear I own just about anywhere I shoot. |
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Shercando
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Posted: 13 January 2012 at 17:02 |
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To add to the gizmo reference by Photosopher I also have the Bogen "Magic Arm" with C clamp and head. It is an amazing articulated arm that locks into any position controlled by a single lever. You can clamp it on just about anything.
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Rno.
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Posted: 14 January 2012 at 00:57 |
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2-in-1 or even more-in-ones are always a compromise that does none of the jobs perfectly.
If I need to sit behind my camera on a tripod, I will bring the right kind of chair. It allows me to use exactly the tripod I need, and the chair I feel best for the situation. |
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Posted: 14 January 2012 at 01:19 |
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And people worry about mirror slap...... In someways it may not be a bad idea - I used to hang my camera bag off the bottom of the central column of my tripod but I gave up on that as wind blew the camera bag around making the tripod wobble. Also, carrying around the extra tripod weight for the seating would be a none starter. If I really need a seat (which I don't) there is always the ground. I had a look at the WWW site, every picture shows someone birding in which case the seat maybe useful when you sit for hours and hours in a hide. One final thing, ergonomics. If you use a tripod and angle your camera up or down sitting on the seat may not be the best position. Edited by ratboy - 14 January 2012 at 01:44 |
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