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Jul 15, 2017 18:41 |  #1

I'm looking for a tripod arm/bracket or something so that I can have a DSLR tethered to the laptop, all on the tripod. I'm not sure what this is called. But, any suggestions? Kind of like this....

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Jul 15, 2017 19:46 |  #2

I think it's called "super easy way to knock to the ground a bunch of expensive equipment at once", maybe google it.

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Jul 15, 2017 20:09 |  #3

Honestly though, I shoot tethered all the time and would not want my computer on the same stand as my camera. Of course there is a slight possibility of knocking both over, but more importantly the vibration from messing around on the computer will move the camera.

It would also require the camera and computer to be at the same height. I keep my computer on a wheeled stand and my camera eithe on my regular tripod or on the end of a grip arm on a c stand. There might have been a time or two when something like that would work, but literally 98 or more percent of the time the camera is not where I would want the computer.

But as they say, your mileage may vary.


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Jul 15, 2017 20:31 |  #4

I'm thinking that once you start thinking in terms of trying to mount a whole lot of extra stuff onto a tripod then, really, it's time to be moving on to a proper studio camera stand.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …lon_230_Camera_​Stand.html (external link) and the like.


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Jul 15, 2017 20:44 |  #5

DaviSto wrote in post #18402963 (external link)
I'm thinking that once you start thinking in terms of trying to mount a whole lot of extra stuff onto a tripod then, really, it's time to be moving on to a proper studio camera stand.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …lon_230_Camera_​Stand.html (external link) and the like.

Total Weight: 145 pounds

Hell.

Yes.

Really wish I could justify something like that. Use to use (as an assistant) a 10 or 12 foot tall one with a view camera.


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Jul 16, 2017 16:25 |  #7

Exactly! Thanks :)


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Jul 17, 2017 09:25 |  #8

The top shelf of a step stool is a very stable and multipurpose laptop stand

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Jul 17, 2017 11:51 |  #9

Scott Spellman wrote in post #18403964 (external link)
The top shelf of a step stool is a very stable and multipurpose laptop stand

https://www.lowes.com …minum-Step-Stool/50161565 (external link)

And I love the price too! Thanks! :)


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Jul 17, 2017 14:28 |  #10

If you are interested in something other than what you originally posted, (which I obviously recommend. :p) I use something very similar to this.

http://www.homedepot.c​om …1Jug9dEAQYBCABE​gJi__D_BwE (external link)

Mine is all wire and maybe a little taller than that one. It is absolutely the perfect height for a stand up desk and it has just enough room that I can add a full size keyboard and mouse pad at the side. I throw lens caps, extra batteries, color checker, and sometimes a beer in the middle basket. It really is a great addition to my tethered shooting.


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Jul 18, 2017 03:09 |  #11

Left Handed Brisket wrote in post #18404213 (external link)
If you are interested in something other than what you originally posted, (which I obviously recommend. :p) I use something very similar to this.

http://www.homedepot.c​om …1Jug9dEAQYBCABE​gJi__D_BwE (external link)

Mine is all wire and maybe a little taller than that one. It is absolutely the perfect height for a stand up desk and it has just enough room that I can add a full size keyboard and mouse pad at the side. I throw lens caps, extra batteries, color checker, and sometimes a beer in the middle basket. It really is a great addition to my tethered shooting.

Great idea! Thanks! I love the "budget friendly" approach.  :p


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Jul 19, 2017 12:06 |  #12

There are also these two from OfficeMax:

http://www.officedepot​.com …TS2-Pro-DJ-Laptop-Tripod/ (external link)

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Jul 20, 2017 18:36 |  #13

I might be late to your post, but I believe what is in the original post is a a Tether tools Rock Solid Arm. They also make a table that can hold a laptop.
I have the Rock Solid Arm and the table and like it. I mount it on an Avenger 4039CS stand. Some times I will use a USB cable and tether, and others
I will use a wireless solution. (DSLR Controller to a Samsung tablet)

Hope this helps,

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Jul 20, 2017 20:53 |  #14

110yd wrote in post #18407134 (external link)
I might be late to your post, but I believe what is in the original post is a a Tether tools Rock Solid Arm. They also make a table that can hold a laptop.
I have the Rock Solid Arm and the table and like it. I mount it on an Avenger 4039CS stand. Some times I will use a USB cable and tether, and others
I will use a wireless solution. (DSLR Controller to a Samsung tablet)

Hope this helps,

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