Peter,
That is a new definition of Finnstick on me. The Finnsticks I have
always known are an adjustable type of walking stick. The design is
based on ski poles and the were supposedly developed in Finland as a
training aid for cross-country skiers for use in the summer. No hiker
in Europe seems to think they are properly dressed when out walking,
unless they have a pair. They certainly help with walking, taking some
load off the legs and giving exercise to the upper arms. They are also
known as hiking, walking or trekking poles.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 17/03/2011, at 4:43 PM, Peter Shute wrote:
So the ones you've seen reach the ground? From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnstick
:
"A finnstick is the name given by birdwatchers to a stick used to
support a binoculars. The one end of the stick is steadily attached to
the binocular while the other end rests against the belly."
It sounds like there are several types.
Peter Shute
-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Clifford
Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2011 4:33 PM
To: Peter Shute
Cc: 'Tony Russel'; 'Colin R';
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Camera and binocular shake
Peter,
Finnsticks can be found at outdoor and camping suppliers,
monopods and
the trekking type monopods can be found at a good photographic
retailers. I suggest that you go along to one or more of each
and do a
comparison. Much easier than trying to explain to you. Sorry I can't
suggest such suppliers in Melbourne, as I have not been there
for over
40 years. Too difficult to get a Mexican visa.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 17/03/2011, at 11:42 AM, Peter Shute wrote:
I might be wrong, but I thought a Finnstick was much shorter than a
monopod, and that the bottom is supposed to clip onto your belt if
you're standing up, or rest on your lap if you're sitting down. If
that's correct then it would have the advantage of being
easier to pan
with, as well as being half the weight. I'm not sure if you actually
screw the binoculars onto the top, or if you simply rest them on a
cross piece.
Peter Shute
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of
Tony Russel
Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2011 11:20 AM
To: 'Colin R'; 'Carl Clifford'
Cc:
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Camera and binocular shake
It's probably a lot cheaper and maybe lighter.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Colin R
Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2011 9:25 AM
To: Carl Clifford; Tony Russel
Cc:
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Camera and binocular shake
Hey Guys
How is this different from a monopod?
Colin
On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:32 +1100, "Carl Clifford"
<> wrote:
Tony,
Finnsticks are regularly used by bushwalkers & trekkers widely
(particularly handy if you have knees named Dicky and Dodgy, like
mine). There are even models produced with lightweight ball
heads or
with just 1/4" UNF screws on the top to mount your camera
or scope on.
All are adjustable. Mighty handy for old crocks.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 16/03/2011, at 10:14 AM, Tony Russel wrote:
Apparently the Finns use a thing called a Finnstuck, which
is a light
slender stick with a flat platform on the top. Good for
steadying binos.
Thought I might try making one up with a height adjustment
to get the
level
right for viewing.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Carl
Clifford
Sent: Tuesday, 15 March 2011 6:15 PM
To: brian fleming
Cc:
Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Camera and binocular shake
Brian,
You might like to look at a Stedistock http://www.stedistock.com/ I
have used one for a while and found it quite good for
lighter camera &
lens combination. It is like a light, plastic rifle stock,
with a hand-
grip on the front end. If I remember rightly, it costs
around USD30.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 15/03/2011, at 6:31 PM, brian fleming wrote:
Some years ago I had to abandon my Canon T70 and 500 mm
mirror lens as
my eyes weren't working well enough (now upgraded via cataract
removal). Last year I took over my wife's digital
Panasonic when she
upgraded.
It is so light as to be awkward to carry hanging from my
fingertips as
I did with the Canon; it is also so light that it needs support to
steady it at maximum zoom of about 400 mm film equivalent - I have
just checked the 500 mm lens to see whether old age has attacked my
hands as well as my eyes. It has, but the extra mass of the
old camera
means the shake is much less - it's about 3 times as heavy as the
digital - about 400 grams compared to 1.3 kg.
I have contemplated finding a piece of steel plate to use as a
stabilizer.
Brian Fleming
Melbourne
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