SteadyEpod.
Posted 08/11/2011 - 17:23
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Thought that when I first saw it, the problem string stretches when wet, but whos to say that this cable might snap, always good to ask on hear 1st. If in doubt. Cheers Trixie
[[quote]Trixie xx If at first you don't succeed, try, try again,then quit. No use being a damn fool about it. W. C Fields.
Posted 08/11/2011 - 17:44 - Helpful Comment
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I once used the strap stretched tight like a bow and used an exposure time around 1/15 and was surprised how many keepers I got.
Discovering the joys of photography with Pentax
Posted 08/11/2011 - 17:49 - Helpful Comment
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Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Posted 08/11/2011 - 18:09
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Gwyn wrote:
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Posted 08/11/2011 - 18:43 - Helpful Comment
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trixie wrote:
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of stringGwyn wrote:
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
Posted 08/11/2011 - 19:30 - Helpful Comment
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I saw a site somewhere that showed a string/chain etc. was useless
partly because you have to exert a force upwards to make it work.
I always use SkyHooks (TM) myself
partly because you have to exert a force upwards to make it work.
I always use SkyHooks (TM) myself
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 09/11/2011 - 11:36
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Algernon wrote:
I saw a site somewhere that showed a string/chain etc. was useless
partly because you have to exert a force upwards to make it work.
I always use SkyHooks (TM) myself
Yes you do have to pull upwards, might not bother with it, Thanks everyone for your time and helpful replys Cheers Trixie
I saw a site somewhere that showed a string/chain etc. was useless
partly because you have to exert a force upwards to make it work.
I always use SkyHooks (TM) myself
Posted 09/11/2011 - 11:50 - Helpful Comment
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Gwyn wrote:
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
That looks like it would at least stop you falling over backwards whilst taking a photograph!
trixie wrote:
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of stringGwyn wrote:
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Posted 09/11/2011 - 15:56
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Algernon wrote:
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
That looks like it would at least stop you falling over backwards whilst taking a photograph! [/quote]Had a look at the LINK looks quite chunky might think about making one, It would certainly keep me stable,lol. Thank you very much for sharing it with me. Cheers Trixie
Gwyn wrote:
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of stringtrixie wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="Gwyn"]Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???[quote:3496ace15f="Gwyn"]Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
[[quote]Trixie xx If at first you don't succeed, try, try again,then quit. No use being a damn fool about it. W. C Fields.
Posted 13/11/2011 - 15:01
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Re SteadyEpod, thanks to everyone I have now made one, much better and cheaper and very stable too, I followed Gwyns tips. Thanks again Gang. cheers Trixie
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