One for a Strongman?

[SimmoW]

This looks surprisingly effective, well for those with a strong back and arms!

https://m.dpreview.com/news/7660836963/photographer-captures-miami-airshow-with-help-of-nikon-800mm-and-custom-rig?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2017-june-07&ref_=pe_1822230_241488590_dpr_nl_26 3_13

[strongmanmike]

Like to see him move it at sidereal rate :P

[RickS]

You could rig up a guiding system using parts from an electric fence :eyepop:

[Atmos]

My mount will happily do 15°/second, enough for her tracking? ;)

[LewisM]

Looks more like an RPG or javelin air to ground setup than a camera rig

[deanm]

Looks like a camera-equipped sack-truck...
Big deal?
Dean

[LewisM]

So anyone standing near him as he pans rapidly gets a broadside to the head :screwy:

[el_draco]

Its a relatively light weight trolley and the weight is directed through his shoulders. I imagine it would be a lot more comfortable than trying to fold the lens alone. Pretty good concept and I reckon there is a probably a market for a well designed unit. Maybe variable sized counterweights, hiking harness... Hmmm. Would be a good option for heavy bino's as well I suspect; more stable for sure.

[AndrewJ]

This idea has been around for a while ( i remembered seeing it in an astro mag ages ago and a quick google found it )
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-equipment/image-stabilize-your-binoculars/

Andrew

[stefang]

I'm pretty sure the bungee cords holding the Bino's twanging off and impaling your eyeballs might present a small OH&S issue.

http://wwwcdn.skyandtelescope.com/wp-content/uploads/Bino-Frame-eyeview_341.jpg

I could be mistaken though
;)
sG

[el_draco]

That's about the last place I'd ever want to use a bungee. :eyepop:

[AndrewJ]

Gday Stefan

But he does give a warning in the small print


Andrew

[Wavytone]

Interesting... I've seen well-heeled bushwalking types with some sort of chest harness and bino's strapped with shock cords.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if they lost an eye when the cords go "thwack" as they sometimes are wont to do.