photos from car window (1 Viewer)

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Al Kat

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2008

• #1

I am new to digital SLS's and have been trying some shots from a open car window.I would like to know if there is a quick adapter to help steady the camera that would go on the window or car door.I have a Rebel XTI and using a 100-400 canon lens.I have heard about bean bags but that sounds like the camera would not be at a good shoting level.Now I am shooting with the lens on the window glass with the window up 6 to 8 inches.This method is not that steady.Any ideas would be appreciated

Al Kat

 

Tero

Retired

• Jan 11, 2008

• #2

Not sure how big your camera is and how much length is needed.

Scopes work on a window mount
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-window-mount.html

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

Staff member

Supporter

• Jan 11, 2008

• #3

Hello Al Kat,
Try this ebay address, Item description follows:

Car Window Camera Mount Kit
~ Brand New, Ideal For Your Canon ~
¤ 3 in 1 Window Mount Kit ¤​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]•[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Includes window mount, camera panhead, binocular adapter, and gun mount[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]•[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Ideal for cameras, binoculars, and spotting scopes[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]•[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Camera panhead allows for horizontal and vertical panning[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]•[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Ultra lightweight design for easy mounting[/FONT]
I've never used it, but had a friend with one that he was happy with.
Hope that helps.
Lisa

 

ccsial

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2008

• #4

I like my molar bean bag. Kind of looks like a tooth. I put it on the window or roof and it works quite well for me. I have used it with a 500F4 and 80-400Vr.

 

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Al Kat

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2008

• #5

ccsial said:

I like my molar bean bag. Kind of looks like a tooth. I put it on the window or roof and it works quite well for me. I have used it with a 500F4 and 80-400Vr.

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Thanks everyone for the fast responses the bean bag does look like it would be a fast easy option I took a quick look around but did not see where I could purchase one could you pass that info along I live in Canada south western Ontario

thanks again Al Kat

 

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Henry B

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2008

• #6

Or the the screw on beanbag from 7dayshop.

 

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alan carr

Well-known member

• Jan 12, 2008

• #7

I've been using an Ergorest support. I did a mini-review here.

 

Ragna

Well-known member

• Jan 12, 2008

• #8

I also have the Ergorest tried it with a canon 400 5.6found result very poor far easier to use a bean bag and much more stable i would not think the Ergorest would support a lens much bigger than a 70-200 zoom.Not use mine since i first tried it.

 

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bobsofpa

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2008

• #9

A real quick and cheap method is to use a short (about 2 foot) piece of foam pipe insulation. Just lay it over the edge of the window using the slit provided for it to be put over the pipe. Gives you the abilty to move the camera/lens as the bird moves. I keep one in my car so that I always have it. Never have the problem of wishing I had brought along a window mount.