$1 D.I.Y. "tripod"

psylichon · 01-29-2008, 02:33 AM

I saw this video and was simply impressed and felt I needed to share it. I haven't tried it, but it seems this could be easily adapted to the iPhone by using a hook sort of device (bent coat hanger?) instead of of a screw. Anyway, hope you find it useful... I'm definitely gonna try it!

Iphonian, you especially should appreciate this

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/104194...se_the_tripod/

This is especially important with the iPhone camera in low-light conditions, as the exposure time is very long without a flash. This should help a lot.

psylichon · 01-29-2008, 02:42 AM

For those viewing on the iPhone and unable to view the video:

1. Cut a piece of string the length from the ground to your eye.
2. Tie one end to a device to attach to your camera (in the video, it's a screw to go into the tripod attachment on all cameras. For the iPhone, I would use a hook of some sort to hang on the top of the phone)
3. Tie the other end to a washer.

To use, step on the washer, attach the other end on your camera (phone), and take a picture with the added stabilization of the taught string.

I love this idea. Not mine. But enjoy.

acosmichippo · 01-29-2008, 02:58 AM

oh, ok... i was looking on youtube...

nevermind.

JoeT · 01-29-2008, 03:10 AM

Very old photographer's trick.

IphoneTony · 01-29-2008, 08:06 AM

after taking tons of photos this past weekend I dont think this is necessary for the iphone... check out my thread nc pics all taking with no shake... no blurr. just perfection lol

http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum...one-21856.html

iamtko · 01-29-2008, 01:23 PM

the only blur i usually get in photos is blur caused by the subject.
overall, this is neat.

psylichon · 01-29-2008, 03:04 PM

Well I consider myself to have a pretty steady hand, but I always get better results when braced against something. Maybe I'm just anal.

dturner · 01-29-2008, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by JoeT

Very old photographer's trick.

Yea, this is just a home made monopod. Photo magazines have had articles on this for a long time.

psylichon · 01-29-2008, 03:49 PM

Alrighty, well... it's new to me, and hopefully others may find it useful as well.

dturner · 01-29-2008, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by psylichon

Alrighty, well... it's new to me, and hopefully others may find it useful as well.

Wasn't ragging on your post. There are probably alot that will use this for their cameras. I was going to when I first saw it in a magazine, but got a good deal on a monopod.