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.
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???
Posted 08/11/2011 - 18:43 - Helpful Comment
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trixie wrote:
Not sure what that is???
Gwyn wrote:
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of string
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
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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
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
Posted 09/11/2011 - 11:50 - Helpful Comment
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Gwyn wrote:
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of string
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
trixie wrote:
Not sure what that is???
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Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of string
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!
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:
That looks like it would at least stop you falling over backwards whilst taking a photograph!
Gwyn wrote:
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of string
The simple modern version is a retractable dog lead, either using the lead or replacing it with chain .
Quote:
Not sure what that is???
Gwyn wrote:
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Sounds like a variation on the old chainpod to me.
Not sure what that is???
Have a look at this to give you an idea. Also done with a length of string
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!
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
[[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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