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Ideas on equipment for field trips ?
- Thread starter Barney
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Its not heavy in the car, 200 yards maximum to subject. I need comfort when composing and adjusting movements. A shooting stick seems just the right height.
I think the shooting stick works if you are static , start leaning g moving your head/arms around and you will need a good sense of balance and agility to be stable and comfortable , head under dark cloth could be disorientating .
I guess it could be about comfortable posture and tripod height? This could also be a bit of a pain as height for standing and sitting on shooting stick would be different and cause further stress to the posture.
Can always try one I suppose , I know I always need the camera higher than sometimes expected to be comfortable .
Low camera and a chair requires a good spinning head - possible but beware of leaning forward to compose on the screen.
Being tense and stressed is going to exacerbate the situation - there is a lot in the mix .
I guess it could be about comfortable posture and tripod height? This could also be a bit of a pain as height for standing and sitting on shooting stick would be different and cause further stress to the posture.
Can always try one I suppose , I know I always need the camera higher than sometimes expected to be comfortable .
Low camera and a chair requires a good spinning head - possible but beware of leaning forward to compose on the screen.
Being tense and stressed is going to exacerbate the situation - there is a lot in the mix .
With the proviso that I've never actually tried one in the field, the Walkstool from Ffordes might be suitable for you?
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I've owned a few of these things for over 25 years, I have yet to use them 
I inherited them from my youngest sister, they are light weight but I tend to shoot fast, sit and relax after on something nearby or the ground and soak up the atmosphere. I really don't want to carry anything else.
But if Barney takes his new De Vere out in the landscape he will definitely need to stop and regain strength every 5 minutes, maybe do some heavy weight training.
More seriously for wildlife shooting, trainspotting, where you you may have to wait patiently, they would be useful.
Ian
I inherited them from my youngest sister, they are light weight but I tend to shoot fast, sit and relax after on something nearby or the ground and soak up the atmosphere. I really don't want to carry anything else.But if Barney takes his new De Vere out in the landscape he will definitely need to stop and regain strength every 5 minutes, maybe do some heavy weight training.
More seriously for wildlife shooting, trainspotting, where you you may have to wait patiently, they would be useful.
Ian
Yes definitely nice for taking a break to contemplate the view found these which are a little more accessible for a try out
camperhappy.co.uk
Brunner Big Fjord Tall Tripod Stool - Camper Happy
Full sized tripod stool for adults
camperhappy.co.uk
Yes definitely nice for taking a break to contemplate the view found these which are a little more accessible for a try out
Brunner Big Fjord Tall Tripod Stool - Camper Happy
Full sized tripod stool for adults
They look fantastic.
I've owned a few of these things for over 25 years, I have yet to use them
But if Barney takes his new De Vere out in the landscape he will definitely need to stop and regain strength every 5 minutes, maybe do some heavy weight training.
More seriously for wildlife shooting, trainspotting, where you you may have to wait patiently, they would be useful.
Ian
Its alright for you,
you shoot 4x5 faster than I can shoot 35mm. Adjust after a quick look at the scene, snap. Done.
I have to look/adjust.................... look/adjust............... look/adjust.....................for about for 20 minutes, and it is still wrong.
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I clicked because I imaged a combination of a camera tripod and a stool .....Yes definitely nice for taking a break to contemplate the view found these which are a little more accessible for a try out
Brunner Big Fjord Tall Tripod Stool - Camper Happy
Full sized tripod stool for adults
Sorry I guess we have to remember the tripod came before the camera, I think I will get one to pop in the car boot for that price.
On the subject of transportation from the car boot to the location there are various contraptions used by fishermen to get their kit to the riverside that can have an application if you are working with larger gear - fishing carts and barrows backpacks - many incorporate seats , if your vehicle allows easy load/unload it seems a good idea especially if you don’t want to dump your bags on the ground when you get to your spot - bending downs to get things out of bags multiple times gets boring too , tripod slings/hammocks work well but not for film holder and lenses
On the subject of transportation from the car boot to the location there are various contraptions used by fishermen to get their kit to the riverside that can have an application if you are working with larger gear - fishing carts and barrows backpacks - many incorporate seats , if your vehicle allows easy load/unload it seems a good idea especially if you don’t want to dump your bags on the ground when you get to your spot - bending downs to get things out of bags multiple times gets boring too , tripod slings/hammocks work well but not for film holder and lenses
All terrain wheels allegedly, but I'm not so sure about that!
MoverX 70L/100kg Folding Camping Trolley
MoverX W71 – Lightweight Folding Trolley for Everyday Trips & Outdoor Fun The MoverX W71 is the ultimate compact trolley for quick, easy transport wherever you go. Designed for everyday use, this small-but-mighty hauler is ideal for light loads, solo trips, and tight storage spaces — whether...
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All terrain wheels allegedly, but I'm not so sure about that!
MoverX 70L/100kg Folding Camping Trolley
MoverX W71 – Lightweight Folding Trolley for Everyday Trips & Outdoor Fun The MoverX W71 is the ultimate compact trolley for quick, easy transport wherever you go. Designed for everyday use, this small-but-mighty hauler is ideal for light loads, solo trips, and tight storage spaces — whether...
That's brilliant, Fishermen have loads of gear including super lightweight state of the art carbon fiber fishing rods weighing only a few ounces, but for those guys its the volume and they save traipsing backwards and forwards to the car several times, I don't know why I keep thinking that I have to carry everything on my back. you could even put a board across it for a seat, of course I am above the 100kg weight limit.
The heaviest thing that I have to carry is the six stone of fat !