"platform" for tripod

[Pa]

I built the platform as a substitute for a gimbal. It works well as a camera/lens support if you are shooting into a limited area...probably better than the gimbal. But if your targets are widespread the gimbal is better.

 

[drr1531]

I accomplish something similar with a monopod that has a small beanbag mount. Can't take hands off but it provides a support for static shots and you can just pick up the camera for BIF.

 

[Allan]

Jim, I looked at his web site - he now charges 4225 plus $10 shipping. Too expensive for me.

 

[Pa]

Jim, I looked at his web site - he now charges 4225 plus $10 shipping. Too expensive for me.

Can you provide a link?

 

[Allan]

Can you provide a link?

Error - should be $225. That is what happens when I type at 4:30 in the morning.

TackSharp USA

 

[Allan]

Karen wrote in post 5 to make one. In post 6 I wrote I was not very handy. But after finding the price I will try making one.

 

[Pa]

I'll post some details of mine tomorrow.

 

[Allan]

I am going to start with a circular piece of wood similar to this and an arca swiss plate I can screw to the wood.

Plywood Circles-Thick

 

[Pa]

I am going to start with a circular piece of wood similar to this and an arca swiss plate I can screw to the wood.

Plywood Circles-Thick

Looks like a good plan. I'll be interested in your result.

I used a square board simply because that's what I had on hand.

 

[Allan]

It will be a while Jim before I get a chance to work on it.

 

[Allan]

7 inch diameter circular wooden piece - Michaels
cameo cloth - JoAnns
2 packs of beans - Publix
arca swiss plate - gift from a friend - 3d printed
screws and tacks

About $17.

 

[Pa]

7 inch diameter circular wooden piece - Michaels
cameo cloth - JoAnns
2 packs of beans - Publix
arca swiss plate - gift from a friend - 3d printed
screws and tacks

About $17.

Sounds good. Looking forward to pictures of it.

 

[Allan]

Will take some and post. It is heavier than I thought it would be.

 

[Butlerkid]

Buckwheat is MUCH lighter than beans...and just as good.

 

[Allan]

Buckwheat is MUCH lighter than beans...and just as good.

Thanks Karen.

 

[Allan]

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[Palouse]

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Can double as a seat for a tired shooter

 

[Butlerkid]

Would you want slightly less fill so that you can have a shallow or flat area in the middle to cradle/rest the lens?

 

[Allan]

I wasn't after perfection. You are right of course but I don't think it makes much practical difference.
If I were to make another one I think I would try for a smaller platform - smaller in diameter and width.

 

[Palouse]

Instead of beans, perhaps some sculptured memory foam?