One for a Strongman?

[SimmoW (SIMON)]

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

https://m.dpreview.com/news/76608369..._dpr_nl_263_13

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Like to see him move it at sidereal rate

[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Like to see him move it at sidereal rate

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

[Atmos (Colin)]

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 (Dean)]

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

[el_draco (Rom)]

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/astro...ur-binoculars/

Andrew

[stefang (Stefan)]

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...yeview_341.jpg

I could be mistaken though

sG

[el_draco (Rom)]

Originally Posted by 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.
sG

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

[AndrewJ]

Gday Stefan

But he does give a warning in the small print

Be sure the cord cannot snap loose and hit you in the eye.

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.