Walking Cane to Raise Camera Position?
Mar 16, 2003 | 7:50 pm
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Walking Cane to Raise Camera Position?
Sometimes I stand on something (like a chair or staircase) while taking vacation photos, to get a different perspective. I've wondered if I could put a tripod screw on a walking stick or cane and use that to elevate the camera above my head.
Walking canes are permitted in carry-on luggage by the TSA, as per http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlib...Prohibited.doc
Camera motion could be a big problem, and a remote release would be a necessity.
Does anyone here have experience with this, or a better way to get a lightweight camera a few feet above your head?
Thank you!
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Middle_Seat
Walking canes are permitted in carry-on luggage by the TSA, as per http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlib...Prohibited.doc
Camera motion could be a big problem, and a remote release would be a necessity.
Does anyone here have experience with this, or a better way to get a lightweight camera a few feet above your head?
Thank you!
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Middle_Seat
Mar 16, 2003 | 8:38 pm
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Well, you could always use the self-timer instead of a remote release.
You might be interested in the Gitzo G1560 Monotrek ball head walking stick. It's about $100.
I don't have a solution for using this setup to create a stable platform two feet above your head.
You might be interested in the Gitzo G1560 Monotrek ball head walking stick. It's about $100.
I don't have a solution for using this setup to create a stable platform two feet above your head.
Mar 20, 2003 | 12:06 pm
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If you used a digital camera, you could see your results right away and have more room for trial and error. No wasted film either. I don't know if 2-3 feet of vertical space would give you that much of a different perspective though. I would imagine you weed need some steady hands. I think you can change the shutter speed on digital cameras so it would be like using 400 or higher speed with normal cameras.