Trying out new suction cup mount

UdubBadger · 02-23-2011, 02:09 PM

Used my 40D just in case anything were to happen and the camera took a spill.

Looks like I might need a N.D. filter to lower the amount of light coming into the camera to get as long of a shutter speed as I want. Was at 1/20, f/22 and 100 ISO. Ideally I'd like to be shooting around 1/4, and f/8 or lower for some nice DOF.

Rig seemed a bit bouncy but thats cuz it has no supports other than the 2 suction cups its attached to. At least it held on.

BTW: I'll personally

anyone who mentions my car being dirty, I know, it's getting detailed in a few days so no use paying for a wash today when it's gonna snow/rain again tomorrow.

UdubBadger · 02-23-2011, 02:29 PM

f-ing typos...

InCityPhoto · 02-23-2011, 02:34 PM

You can use a AMAZING plugin called "focal point" in CS5 that will do what you are looking for. Also when the snow melts there will be a lot less light to have to worry about..

bosstones · 02-23-2011, 02:53 PM

Pix of said rig/setup? Is it literally just 2 'suction cups' or combination cups w/ magic/boom arm, etc...?

UdubBadger · 02-23-2011, 02:59 PM

edited

UdubBadger · 02-23-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by InCityPhoto

You can use a AMAZING plugin called "focal point" in CS5 that will do what you are looking for. Also when the snow melts there will be a lot less light to have to worry about..

really? how do i go about getting this plug in... never been good with those.

UdubBadger · 02-23-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Pix of said rig/setup? Is it literally just 2 'suction cups' or combination cups w/ magic/boom arm, etc...?

Here is the mount.

If I want to try and steady it more I would need a triangulation kit like this...

The thing is they're not only $$$ but I wouldn't be able to use my shoe mounted remote shutter release. It would be good for video though.

bosstones · 02-26-2011, 09:37 PM

^^^ Nice. I think Mike picked up the same mount last year.

HondaGoneRogue · 02-26-2011, 10:20 PM

Why not use a remote shutter release? (RF)

UdubBadger · 02-26-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

Why not use a remote shutter release? (RF)

mine goes onto the shoe mount so I can't do both.

HondaGoneRogue · 02-26-2011, 11:08 PM

Ohhh, gotcha.

UdubBadger · 02-26-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

Ohhh, gotcha.

well i could use it for video (don't need the RSR) but again, it's super $$$$

The1 · 02-28-2011, 07:48 AM

what about the wired remote that plugs into the side, means you have to keep a window down, but at least you get a result.

and OMG so dirty!!!! I don't blame you though, it snowed 4 different times here yesterday, then rained all night, so outside is piles of slush, ice, and puddles everywhere... pretty sure i don't remember what colour my car is.

UdubBadger · 02-28-2011, 08:24 AM

well the wired remote would not only kinda defeat the purpose IMO but would probably be clanging against the car up at speed and whatnot.

The1 · 02-28-2011, 08:26 AM

that's why you get one with a long wire. or an extension.

UdubBadger · 02-28-2011, 08:27 AM

more slappage against the paint

not to mention all my shots would be window down

The1 · 02-28-2011, 08:29 AM

fine.... just wait till later in spring when the frost heaves are gone from the roads and things smooth out a bit.

UdubBadger · 02-28-2011, 08:29 AM

i think i just need this..

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Control.html

The1 · 02-28-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

i think i just need this..

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Control.html

that would work too.

Jon D · 03-01-2011, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

The thing is they're not only $$$ but I wouldn't be able to use my shoe mounted remote shutter release. It would be good for video though.

Try Seculine remote releases. I have one for my Nikon and it works really well - the IR receiver plugs into the front multipin socket and leaves the top shoe free.
It only costs £30 in the UK, but I'm sure you'll easily get one for your Canon in the US.

HondaGoneRogue · 03-01-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

i think i just need this..

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...e_Control.html

I think you would need line of sight for that to work. Looks like its IR. I have a similar unit. Works awesome for what it is. This one gives a 2 sec delay which I guess is good and bad. Good for time to hide the remote, but bad for opportune shots.

UdubBadger · 03-01-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

I think you would need line of sight for that to work. Looks like its IR. I have a similar unit. Works awesome for what it is. This one gives a 2 sec delay which I guess is good and bad. Good for time to hide the remote, but bad for opportune shots.

Ah got ya

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