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CAMERA SUPPORT sa BEANBAG CAMERA SUPPORT sa CAMERA DOLLY sa CAMERA STRAP sa GUNSTOCK CAMERA SUPPORT sa MONOPOD CAMERA SUPPORT x MOTION PICTURE CAMERA SUPPORT x TRIPOD (CAMERA SUPPORT) x VIDEO CAMERA SUPPORT xx CAMERA xx CAMERA ACCESSORIES Tip on wrapping the upper legs of a tripod with bicycle handle-bar wrap to protect fingers from cold metal. A review of sturdy tripods and other support devices commercially available. Clamps, poles, supports and other hardware needed to suspend cameras and props are discussed. Steady as she goes. An overview of tripods and other camera supports. Your tripod and physics. Sharpness requires more than physique. A series of tests show the benefits (and weaknesses) of using various tripods. Tips on selecting a tripod to support a 4x5 view camera. Steady as you go. Tips on steadying (counterweighting) tripods used to support large format cameras. Alternatives to a tripod for supporting large cameras. Tip on using a rubber washer to keep camera lens from contacting the platform of a tripod. Insights on professional tripods. Basic features which should be considered when selecting a tripod. Tips on the use of various camera support devices. Includes homemade methods for attaching tripod heads to clamps, bars, etc. Gadgets galore. Photographer Roy Zeper beats the high cost of special effects equipment with homemade ingenuity. (1) Camera car mounts. (2) Camera cradle for spinning camera. (3) Dual camera plate. (4) Pivoting camera mount. (5) 360-degree panorama mount. More. Industrial-strength tripods. What features to look for when buying a good, solid camera support. Keeping the camera steady. Why choosing the right tripod head is so important. An overview of the various options (ball-and-socket heads, pan/tilt heads, gear and cradle heads). Spring clamp holds camera anywhere. Piggyback mount holds three cameras on a tripod. Mini-boom, an extension arm which fastens to a tripod to offset the camera 24". Useful for copying and close-up work. Adapting a four-legged, 4-ft. aluminum ladder to hold tripods, lamps, etc., for those difficult above-the-ground shots. Low-angle attachment fits on leg of full-sized tripod. Use a retractable key chain which fits on your belt as a camera stabilizer. Steady large format cameras by using wind braces. The selection and use of a good tripod will improve many photographs. Attach a ball head to a pair of vise-grip pliers to form an attach-anywhere camera support. A review of tripods and their various individual components and nomenclature. Several means of suspending a movie camera to get shots from unique angles or unique locations are illustrated. Ideas for light and camera supports made from plumbing pipe and fittings. The grand quest for a light, sturdy tripod. A look at 24 tripods, 5 of which met the criteria. Low-angle camera support is a piece of particle board which sits on low legs only 2" off the ground. Simple wooden L-bracket can be used as a panhead platform extender in copy work or as a ground-level bipod for close up work. Tip: Mount tripod heads on top of a stepladder for filming from a high perch. Simple wooden cradle holds a medium length tele lens, the camera, and provides an alternative tripod screw socket that is nearer the center of gravity. Tip on the proper sequence to use when extending or collapsing tubular tripod legs. Simple wooden bracket attaches to the leg of a tripod with two bolts and wing nuts. It serves to support a camera for low-level photos. Tip: Flat T-plates can serve to support long lenses without panhead screw sockets. This may prevent strain on lens or camera when mounted on a tripod. Sheet metal bracket holds two cameras, one above the other. May be attached to neck strap for carrying. Est. cost: $5. Tip: Eyebolt attachment allows tripod to be hung up for storage. Kramer's illustrated guide to tripodery. Matching head, tripod and camera for sharpest results. Build a tiny tripod out of a small ball-joint pan head, three washers, three short pieces of steel rod and a bolt. Build your own low-level tripod from a piece of machined and tapped aluminum, replacable legs of various lengths, and an adjustable pan head. Tip: Regular lubrication of tripod leg locks using silicon spray. Light duty camera support consists of a spring clamp from a photoflood mated to a 1/4" screw and locking ring. Make a "rough water" box for your camera. A watertight ammunition box with a plastic window allows you to take pictures while on raft trips,etc. without danger of getting camera wet. Estimated cost: $25. Camera support designed to be fastened onto a wheelchair. Tripod tops and tips. Ideas and gadgets to make tripods more versatile. Convert a large, spring-type paper clip into a camera support which clamps onto the rolled-down window of your car. Tip: Make (or modify) belt clips for attachment to compact cameras. Make a "flatpod" for ground level shots by attaching a sturdy ball head to a piece of plywood. Two ideas for slings to carry tripods. Tip: Make a tripod sack from the leg portion of old blue jeans. Tip: Cover the upper joints of tripod legs to prevent fingers from being pinched. Tip: Use a camera platform when attaching a camera with a long lens onto a tripod. The use of this homemade platform allows the tripod head to be placed closer to the balance point. Tip: Attach a second tripod ball and socket head near the bottom of one leg of a tripod for close-to-the-ground macro work. Tip: Place tennis balls over the rubber feet of a tripod to make it easier to move the tripod on a hard, flat surface. Tip: Use an auto mechanic's roll-around seat when photographing from low angles. Convert your tripod into a tripod stand by adding this simple wooden top. How to set up and level a tripod. Tips on mounting and supporting long telephoto lenses to eliminate vibration when using a tripod. Tip: Fill up the hollow center post of your tripod with BB's to improve its stability. Build a wooden clamp to support a heavy telephoto lens and camera. Tip: Use bars or sheets of lead attached to small ball-and-socket heads for supporting cameras and flash units during table-top photography. Tip: Add extra weight to the hollow center post of your tripod. Seal the end with an automobile "freeze plug". How to reposition your full-size tripod for use as a sturdy, low-level tripod. Tip: Attach your tripod to your camera luggage cart using nylon ties. Metal plate stops camera slippage on a tripod when the camera is tipped to the vertical position. Make a wooden clamp for the leg of your tripod. Equipped with a ball-and-socket head, it supports your camera when working close to the ground. Tip: Use your camera bag as ballast to stabilize your tripod. This wire hook makes it easy. Attach a plastic "holster" to one leg of your tripod. It serves to hold your flash, lens caps, pens, etc. Simple wooden mount holds your camera securely to the top edge of your partly rolled-down car window. Tripods that stand up. What to look for when selecting your next tripod. Some tips. Custom-made strap is used to steady your camera which is mounted on a short monopod or small tripod. Tip: Use gaffer tape on floor to keep tripod legs from slipping. Multi-camera setup allows you to make several pictures of the same subject at the same time. Simple four-head bar hold four cameras. Tip: Tabletop tripod, held against the top of a door frame, is as sturdy as a full-sized tripod. Tip: Attach your photographic clamp to a larger C-clamp when you need a larger opening. Tip: Use rubber pads (or rubber-soled shoes) to dampen a vibrating tripod. Tip: Use an oversize tilt-top on a tabletop tripod when making a wide-angle photograph from close to the wall of a room. Tip: Mount a tilt-top head to a Vise-Grip pipe wrench and use it to attach a camera to a pipe or other round object. Tip: Large tripods should be carried top down using a tripod strap. Two homemade gadgets to support your camera from the top of a stepladder. Tip: Replace worn tripod leg tips with rubber leg tips. Shoot sports or action video (bicycling, skiing, skating, etc.) by attaching the camera to the top of a helmet. Head extender for a tabletop tripod lets you adjust the level of the ball head. Put bicycle handlebar pads on tripod legs to make them easier to use during cold weather. Clamping device holds your camera securely to the partially open glass window of an automobile. Made from wood and ordinary hardware. Attach a handle to your heavy tripod to make it easier to carry. Build a wooden cradle to hold a camera equipped with a motor drive. The camera can then be mounted on a tripod at the center of gravity (center of balance). In search of the extended moment. Reasons for using the tripod more frequently when taking "normal" photographs. Wooden bar holds two cameras on one tripod. Choose the lightest tripod possible. Some tips. How to convert a spring clamp into a clamp-on camera support by welding or soldering a tripod head to one handle. Other versions hold lamps, reflectors, etc. Make a treepod, a length of rod which ends with a lag bolt that has been welded on. The rod is screwed into a crack in a tree and the camera is attached to the other end via an adjustable swivel head. Make a pan head from plumbing supplies and "Tinker Toy" parts. Use it to make panoramic pictures with an instant camera. Convert a 12-ft., three-leg orchard ladder into a giant tripod. Two styles of camera supports you can make. (1) A vise-grip plier with three 1/4-20 bolts welded on at strategic locations and (2) a chain monopod which is attached to your camera and held steady by standing on the other end of the chain. Simple wooden base to support your camera at ground level. How to make a camera windowpod. Block of wood with a slot in the bottom and a bolt to attach camera to block is wedged over the edge of a partially open car window to provide a solid support. Wooden camera platform is designed to hold 35mm cameras on end on a tripod for making vertical pictures, and for permitting quick change between the vertical and horizontal position. How to construct a heavy-duty camera clamp from a large C-clamp with a ball-and-socket swivel bolted to the clamp. How to construct a tripod strap. A pair of adjustable leather straps, plus a camera strap, are used to carry a collapsed tripod over your shoulder or across your back. How to build a versatile triple-duty camera stand from ordinary 2x4 lumber. The stand also doubles as a pair of sturdy light stands or as an overhead bridge for lights, background drapes, seamless paper, etc. Est. cost: $12. How to make a suction-cup tripod. Attach 3 suction cup feet and a panhead to a triangular platform. Tips on adapting your tripod for use on soft sand. Build a tripod carrying case from 4" PVC pipe. Make a fabric carrying case for your tripod. What is available in ballheads (ball-and-socket heads)for tripods. Tips on their selection and use. Build a large-format camera clamp. A woodworker's pipe clamp and a plumbing saddle tee form the basis for this portable clamp to support heavy equipment. SPECIAL SECTION on 35mm single-lens reflex photography. Close-up equipment, tripods and camera cases. Build a studio camera stand from plumbing pipe and fittings. Est. cost: $45. 35mm SLR super course. Part 8. Close-up equipment, tripods and camera cases. Beef up your lightweight tripod. Construct a hardwood platform and adjustable legs for a sturdy tripod head. Makes use of the elevation mechanism from a lightweight commercial tripod. A remote control, helmet-mounted camera can put you behind the eye of the action. Understanding and using the wide variey of camera accessories. Covering winders, motor drives, motor drive accessories, data backs, interchangeable viewfinders, cable releases, tele-converters, matte boxes, in-camera multiple exposures, tripods and other camera supports. Outdoor field accessories for the photographer. Tips on clothes, tripods, tote bags, etc. Choosing and using a location tripod. Choosing tripod heads. A look at what is available. Tripods and studio stands. Advice on selecting a sturdy camera support. Selecting and using tripods and fluid heads for video cameras used in the field. Some tips. Tips on selecting a ball head for a tripod. Camera tripod doubles as an easel. Convert a 4-ft. ladder into a camera support about 8 ft. high. Short tripod for low shooting is made of pipe and angle iron. This stand will get the camera to within 1" of the ground and hold it rock-steady on three spiked legs. A simple wooden platform, equipped with a sandbag and attached to a tripod, is an effective holder for long telephoto lenses. How to convert bases from old fans, heaters, clamps, etc., into stands for floodlights or cameras. Two low-level camera supports that hold camera just inches off the floor or ground. One is a piece of hardboard with an attaching screw and the other is a threaded spike which sticks into the ground to hold the camera. Paint graduations on tripod legs to help you level the legs. Make a compact chest pod that is almost as steady as a tripod. A short hand-grip which attaches to the bottom of a small camera is made by bolting together two 35mm metal film cans. Tripod boom made from some wood and hardware. Tip: Hang camera bag on tripod to prevent vibration. Make a right-angle extension arm for your tripod from a length of aluminum T-beam, a right-angle bracket and some hardware. Tip: A clip on wooden shelf for a camera tripod serves two uses. (1) Adds stability to legs. (2) Provides storage space for lenses, filters, etc. Tip: How to prevent damage to your camera should you forget to tighten a tripod's tilt handle. Tripod "boots" made from PVC pipe protect threads and joints of collapsible tripods from dirt and water. Modifying four styles of visegrip pliers for use as grip-anywhere camera mounts. Improvising camera supports outdoors. Ground-level tripod for low level shooting. Uses a commercial head fastened with plumbing fittings to a wooden base. Metal plate fastens to both the camera and a large telephoto lens and features a strap for carrying the combination over your shoulder. Use a tripod to improve 35mm photos. No-fuss tools for ground-level outdoor closeups. Some ideas to solve tripod problems such as position sagging due to the weight of a long lens. The bipod way to sharpness. For convenience and steadiness during long exposures, pair your legs with those of a tripod. Tips on using a table tripod for sharp pictures in low light. Tripods for field photography. What features are desirable and four recommended models. Homemade telephoto lens cradle mounts on a tripod and supports the weight of a long lens. However, the camera and lens themselves are not attached to the tripod, thereby giving maximum flexibility when photographing something like birds. Use the cap from a film canister as a spacer or gasket between your camera and the quick-release element of a tripod head. Steady. Three legs will stabilize a camera better than two. Two articles focus on the selection and use of tripods to improve your photographs. Tip: Recycle old pants into a tripod carrying case. Tip: Use plastic shopping bags filled with rocks (etc.) to steady a tripod. Tip: A macro/tabletop camera support is made from a car battery tray. Tip: Turn a pair of "Visegrip" pliers into a camera clamp. Tip: Use a camera tripod to securely "lock" a motel-room door. Homemade accessory base for mounting cameras with off-center tripod sockets onto a small, tabletop tripod. Tips on covering the legs of a camera tripod with pipe insulation or bicycle handlebar foam padding. Tip on using plastic coffee-can lids to prevent tripod legs from sinking into sand. Slip-on boots for tripod legs are made from PVC pipe fittings and protect the legs from water, dirt, sand, etc. Make a "cat's paw" for your camera. This cushioned platform of foam and felt is used to protect the camera bottom when using various surfaces as supports during exposure. Combine a tripod with a monopod to get a tripod with a center post that extends to great heights. How to use a tripod. Get a leg up on tripods. An overview of all the variations in heads, legs, feet, materials, ... to be found in tripods. Tip on combining an old tripod with a stepladder for a super-tall vantage point. Quicker and easier ways to tote, set up, use and break down a tripod. Cordopod. Steady your camera with a loop of cord that attaches to your camera's tripod socket and is held taught with your foot. Searching for the perfect tripod. Some tips. Why and how to live with a flimsy tripod. How to steady an unsteady tripod. Tips on preventing damage to the tripod socket on the base of a camera. Rock steady car-window shots. Build an adjustable camera mount that clamps onto a partially-open car window. Built from wood and ordinary hardware. Est. cost: $15 plus tripod head. Advice on selecting a tripod for use in nature photography. Four techniques to stop camera shake when you don't have a tripod. C-clamp pod substitutes for tripod. Tips on tripods and techniques to hold camera still. How to make a better camera tripod than you can buy. Holds a camera at any angle, high or low, is strong enough for press and movie cameras, and yet folds compactly. Has a multi-swing boom arm and rigid legs that aren't damaged by sand or weather. Build a studio camera stand on casters from steel pipe and fittings. Overcoming the problem of leveling your camera when taking pictures using a tripod. How to buy the right tripod and accessories. Make your own indestructible "sandbag" weight (tripod weight) from plastic pipe fittings filled with lead shot. Added support. How many tripods do you need? An overview of the various tripods and advice on selecting one or more to serve your needs. Choosing and using tripods. Tetrahedral tripod (tetrapod) is sturdy, built of ordinary 2x4s, collapsible, and cheap. Est. cost: $10. Wooden crutches make excellent legs when building a tripod for camera or telescope. Tip: Check your tripod for solidarity when experiencing unwanted movement in tripod mounted shots. Add a push button switch at the end of your tripod's pan handle to leave one hand free for zooming, focusing, etc. Build an automobile camera mount which attaches firmly to a rolled-down side window. Est. cost: $30. Buckle up and shoot. How to get great video shots from a moving vehicle by strapping a tripod into the passenger seat. The body pod. A simple video camera support you can build yourself. Shopping for tripods and stabilizers for video cameras. A survey of ways to steady a camcorder (hand-holding, tripods, stabilizers and special-purpose supports). Tripod truths. How to select the right camcorder tripod. | |||||||||
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