@mej2011 - I'm guessing it would get in the way of your wheels as well, when set up? That's why I thought maybe a monopod could be easier... you could stand it off to one side and use that as additional support when trying to keep the camera steady???
I think there comes a time in many photographers lives when they start to push the boundaries of their equipment. You know, trying to get that shot that perhaps a faster lens, or a lens for lower light or an external flash for filling in on macro shots. Is there another 365er near you that could perhaps lend you a DSLR with a 300mm lens? That would be where I would start if I had Hummingbirds in my garden...
With the camera I currently have, I'm still largely using auto settings. Thus, I refuse to even consider a new camera until I can fully use what I have.
@mej2011 - Guess it would depend on how much angle you had on that swing arm. A friend of mine here who uses a chair on occasion, she uses a Gorrilapod with pretty good success, and with a similar bridging style camera like yours. You can wrap the Gorrilapod legs around the arm of the chair. Should I ask her for a photo of how she sets things up?
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Grrrrrrrrrrrr. Why didn't I remember this conversation about 300mm lens before I upgraded my camera last week? lol. Oh well, I guess I"ll have to add such a lens to my "wish" list.
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Don't you pay attention to my photo captions?! lol. I upgraded to a Nikon D3200 about a week ago. It's an entirely new ballgame, even where my birds are concerned.
Thank you Kathy!
If I remember correctly, I did not zoom out very far for this shot. Oh well.
Um........... a little less than half of the green space amount. Does that make sense?
A monopod? A one legged tripod? I'd have to see about buying one, but I do have a tripod.
Nope, don't like it. It's a pain in the neck to carry around when having to wheel at the same time.
I think there comes a time in many photographers lives when they start to push the boundaries of their equipment. You know, trying to get that shot that perhaps a faster lens, or a lens for lower light or an external flash for filling in on macro shots. Is there another 365er near you that could perhaps lend you a DSLR with a 300mm lens? That would be where I would start if I had Hummingbirds in my garden...
I'll look into the monopod idea.
With the camera I currently have, I'm still largely using auto settings. Thus, I refuse to even consider a new camera until I can fully use what I have.
Just came across this, it's supposed to be a tripod for wheelchairs, but it looks way too complicated. http://www.broadenedhorizons.com/3rdhandmount.htm
Maybe, although I would think if a stand alone tripod can carry the weight, a mounted one should be able to as well, but I don't know.
If you and she don't mind, that would be great! Thanks so much!
Grrrrrrrrrrrr. Why didn't I remember this conversation about 300mm lens before I upgraded my camera last week? lol. Oh well, I guess I"ll have to add such a lens to my "wish" list.
Don't you pay attention to my photo captions?! lol. I upgraded to a Nikon D3200 about a week ago. It's an entirely new ballgame, even where my birds are concerned.
Thanks! I'm enjoying it!