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06/24/2010 10:44:49 PM · #1
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I just picked up a Canon 400mm f5.6L. So I figured to make a gun stock support. Yeah, old school for sure, but it does help to steady me. Can't wait to pan with those Blue Heron tomorrow.
Lucky for me, I was able to cannibalize a pellet gun for this quick project.

So anyone else, into making their own gear?
Lets see those brilliant ideas, I could use a few more!

Message edited by author 2010-06-24 22:48:49.
06/27/2010 02:45:36 PM · #2
Hmm well let's just say right now I am very sorely tempted to make a coffee mug out of the 80-400...but I don'town it! :-/
06/27/2010 04:02:24 PM · #3
Originally posted by Magnumphotography:

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I just picked up a Canon 400mm f5.6L. So I figured to make a gun stock support. Yeah, old school for sure, but it does help to steady me. Can't wait to pan with those Blue Heron tomorrow.
Lucky for me, I was able to cannibalize a pellet gun for this quick project.

So anyone else, into making their own gear?
Lets see those brilliant ideas, I could use a few more!

You might want to reconsider making that part of your carry-on when traveling.
06/27/2010 04:10:52 PM · #4
Originally posted by Magnumphotography:

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I just picked up a Canon 400mm f5.6L. So I figured to make a gun stock support. Yeah, old school for sure, but it does help to steady me. Can't wait to pan with those Blue Heron tomorrow.
Lucky for me, I was able to cannibalize a pellet gun for this quick project.

So anyone else, into making their own gear?
Lets see those brilliant ideas, I could use a few more!


That reminds me of the Zenith Sniper SLR from the '70s! What you need to do now, is rig the cable release to the trigger!



Message edited by author 2010-06-27 16:12:58.
06/27/2010 05:55:46 PM · #5
I've also made diffusers out of waxed paper, floating floor stuff and Chapman's ice cream containers...and made reflectors from chunks of cardboard with that super-reflective heat-tape stuff on them. And many a backdrop, plain white or coloured, has cost me all of $1 CDN from the loonie store!
06/27/2010 06:08:44 PM · #6
Originally posted by snaffles:

I've also made diffusers out of waxed paper, floating floor stuff and Chapman's ice cream containers...and made reflectors from chunks of cardboard with that super-reflective heat-tape stuff on them. And many a backdrop, plain white or coloured, has cost me all of $1 CDN from the loonie store!


Must resist commenting on your store shopping preference, must.......................
06/29/2010 03:39:38 AM · #7
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