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 03/13/2011 02:16:33 PM · #26
Too much fun! Shot a couple with the monopod at arm's length just now:



R.
 03/13/2011 03:17:27 PM · #27
Here's how I used my "ghetto boom" used to get a different perspective.

I used a wireless remote so that I wouldn't have to rely on just one shot and to not be pressured by a timer. Using a wireless remote can also enable the camera to autofocus just before the image is captured.


03/13/2011 03:26:08 PM · #28
These 'pole' cameras were widely used in the late 80s and through the 90s to take photos of crop circles in the UK. Busty Taylor was well known for his pole setup. I am sure they are still used today and a quick search reveals his website.
 03/13/2011 11:14:29 PM · #29
Originally posted by JuliBoc:
Can you post a photo of this contraption?

Sure, here ya go:



While far higher than the usual monopod approach, it's sobering to think that this may be only half the height of the Japan tsunami!

Message edited by author 2011-03-13 23:16:42.
 03/13/2011 11:21:45 PM · #30
I have a mini-tripod I got at REI which has a Velvro strap specifically for securing it to a post or rail -- I could use that to fasten it to any handy pole or branch ... it's always in the bottom of my camera bag.
 03/13/2011 11:44:42 PM · #31
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by JuliBoc:
Can you post a photo of this contraption?

Sure, here ya go:



While far higher than the usual monopod approach, it's sobering to think that this may be only half the height of the Japan tsunami!


Whoa, that puts MY height to shame :-)

R.
 03/14/2011 12:40:35 AM · #32
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Too much fun! Shot a couple with the monopod at arm's length just now:



R.

Looks like you have a very long arm.
 03/14/2011 12:46:23 AM · #33
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by JuliBoc:
Can you post a photo of this contraption?

Sure, here ya go:



While far higher than the usual monopod approach, it's sobering to think that this may be only half the height of the Japan tsunami!

Thanks. It was that connector part I couldn't follow in the description. This helps.
 03/14/2011 12:47:27 AM · #34
Originally posted by JuliBoc:
Looks like you have a very long arm.


Well, the monopod fully extended is about 6 feet. My arm fully extended upwards tops out at about 7 feet. So arm+monopod should be something like 10-12 feet off the ground, I figure :-)

R.
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