String tripod

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String tripod

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http://www.petapixel.com/2011/01/26/sta ... nd-string/

Appears you could also make two strings of the same length, use two washers...one under each foot and be more balanced against lateral motion.
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Re: String tripod

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That's a "Dutch" tripod :lol: :lol: (I can say that I'm part Dutch :D )

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I was expecting to see a camera hanging from some branches by the string. :lol:
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Gonna try this when I get home.....:-)
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trnwatcher wrote:Gonna try this when I get home.....:-)
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Two things I Cant Stand, Those who are intollerant of other peoples races and the Dutch. :lol: Gold Member


Raildudes dad wrote:That's a "Dutch" tripod :lol: :lol: (I can say that I'm part Dutch :D )
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