Tripod or mount for topdown shots?

[meph]

Hi... how have you guys been keeping the camera steady for topdown shots? is there some kind of boom extension i can attach to the tripod? trying to figure out a way to take a steady shot using my porthole cuz my hands apparently move too much :) or i guess i just need more practice. Any info would be appreciated.. thx :)

 

[t$sps]

I shoot most top downs free hand. Tripod can work if you're trying to shoot something close to the panel you're in front of.

 

[meph]

ooooh i think i found my own answer :)
the oben lateral tripod

Oben Lateral Tripods - YouTube

 

[Gitsoe]

That is a Sweet tripod!!

 

[kuyatwo]

Gary with Reefpets uses an induro lateral tripod


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[swannyson7]

There are also clamp on tripods that would allow you to clamp to a canopy if you've got one. Not sure that I'd want to clamp to the tank itself, but I suppose it could be done if your glass is thick enough and you're brave.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I have a set of manfrotto 055 X Pro B legs. Very similar to the ones you're looking at -

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I love those lateral tripods! I have one that you squeeze the trigger and the whole head will swivel and drop the camera to a lateral position. The draw back is that it will not reach very far like these lateral tripods will do.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Here they are: Oben Lateral

Make sure the maximum height will be enough for you.

 

[ruppertb]

i made something out of pvs, that is like a cap with a nut sunk into it, it screw onto tripod base, then i mad one with a bolt to screw to camera. then i can add pvc pieces to get the angle i want or shape and mount camer on it. works great