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eyelookok2blindgurls

1st of October 2008 (Wed), 19:14

Have you deveoped any techniques to make photography from a chair easier ?

poloman

1st of October 2008 (Wed), 20:31

I am not in a chair but may be able to offer a suggestion or so....
If you had a device that clamped onto your chair that was semi-rigid, you would have the equivalent of a tripod with you all the time. I am think about something like metal electrical flex conduit with something in it (maybe wire) that would make it semi rigid. The top would have an adjustable ball mount.
Hope I helped.

Moppie

1st of October 2008 (Wed), 20:36

There at least 2 members here who shoot from chairs, possibly more.
It doesn't seem to slow them down, and the only way you know they shoot from a chair is if they post a self portrait, or mention it somewhere.

Skip Souza

1st of October 2008 (Wed), 20:44

Check this out. Kevin is a Mod here and has quite a set up. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6328570&postcount=224

S.Horton

1st of October 2008 (Wed), 20:45

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=571078

ChasP505

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 11:34

Have you deveoped any techniques to make photography from a chair easier ?

I'm bumping this thread because I'm hoping that someone might have some fresh ideas on the subject. i have nearly no strength in my arms and am trying to assemble a rig which would hold my camera in front of me when I'm in the wheelchair.

I have a Bogen super clamp and am going to try using a Bogen variable arm, and a QR mount. I don't think my camera and lens will exceed the weight limit of this setup. Any input, comments, or alternate suggestions?

chauncey

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 12:56

Just an idea http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554345-REG/Manfrotto_244RC_244RC_Variable_Friction_Magic.html

ChasP505

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 14:58

Just an idea http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554345-REG/Manfrotto_244RC_244RC_Variable_Friction_Magic.html

Yeah, that's the setup I'm going to try... I already have a Bogen Super Clamp. Thanks Chauncey.

PhotogWannabe

6th of November 2010 (Sat), 15:19

There are a couple on the Talk Photography (http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/) forum. I think the name one goes by is Wheels.