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Mar 23, 2008, 11:43 PM
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Re: [marco] What is the lowest to the floor tripod I can get for my PD150?
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Take a look at the egripz - it is a "bendy" accessory meant for hand-held support, but can also be used as a mini-tripod (the back end of the camera making the 3rd point).
Go to this link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/433005-REG/Anton_Bauer_EGRIPZ_EgripZ_Handheld_Camera_Support.html#goto_itemInfo
then click directly on the picture of the grip - it pops up a little window showing a man holding the camera on the grip - picture that configuration set on the floor.
I find it great for shots like bride/groom putting on shoes, or a very low tripod to get an interesting angle for the aisle of the church, etc.
At 4EG '08 one of the vendors advised against using it the way it is pictured - that over time the firmness of the grip might decline and your camera could fall off and be damaged - just FYI, seems like a remote possibility to me. I use mine bent into half a "T" the left half horizontal to the ground, the right half perpendicular to the ground - when holding the camara with your hand in the side hand-strap thing (there must be a name for this ?) the right half of the support is on your inner forearm - really supports the weight and balance nicely. The left half can be held with your left hand to "steer" or otherwise stabelize the camera.
Miriam Moran
Omaha Wedding Video
www.OmahaWeddingVideo.com
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