wilder1957 said:Are hide clamps stable enough to use for digiscoping? At present I take my tripod with me, but it can be a nuisance at times, and I was wondering whether a hide clamp would hold everything firmly enough to take photos.
Chris
blythkeith said:Of course, you don't have to restrict the use of a hide clamp to a hide: farm gates, branches, fences and railings can all present shooting opportunities without having to worry about the curse of hide bounce!
wilder1957 said:Are hide clamps stable enough to use for digiscoping? At present I take my tripod with me, but it can be a nuisance at times, and I was wondering whether a hide clamp would hold everything firmly enough to take photos.
Chris
Paul Hackett said:Chris
forgive the obvious but why dont you use a bean bag ? either self made or buy one, i use double bean bag sewn across the middle which is placed over the frame edge in the hide and the scope placed right on it, steady as a rock, and a piece of thin rope sewn on to the bean bag and placed round your wrist or foot by a loop to stop it accidently falling out? Much more steadier than a clamp or tripod IMHO ?
Regards
Paul
Hi Chriswilder1957 said:Doh!...Now why didn't I think of that?? I know you use one for car windows as well, so it would serve a dual purpose, and with my trusty Singer I could EASILY make one. One other, rather stupid question, though. If I make one what do I put in it? Does one actually use beans, and if so is any particular type better than others? (This is turning into Blue Peter!)
Chris
Johnny1 said:Cooked rice? or maybe rice pudding?
wilder1957 said:Thanks for your replies. Would polystyrene beads be too light? My daughter suggests sand - what do you think?