Traveling Without a Tripod
Flying these days for the casual photographer has become a nightmare. Since we don’t travel all the time with our photo equipment we aren’t up on the latest requirements for things like Tripods.
Most of the time you can slip a mono pod into your carry on and be fine. But if you don’t want to take along a mono pod there is still a creative way you can stabilize your camera for some of those long exposure shots you want. And it won’t cost you a fortune. Yes, you can easily get it through security.
Bean Bag Wrist Rest
Camera Stabilizer for the Beans
I’ve used this little bean bag on multiple occasions while traveling. It works like a charm even for long exposure night shots.
Shooting Tip: I know some wear a vest or carry a backpack when shooting. I don’t like all that much to do. However, I do wear cargo pant or shorts when I go for a shoot. It is so easy to put lenses and gear in those pockets. Yes, I have certain pocket for each piece of gear. It is quick and easy access and the bean bag easily fits in a pocket.
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You showed me that rick and it works wonderfully. I like to use trash cans and mail boxes to set my camera on for urban night shots. Railings can work too. I usually bring my monopod which isn’t as good as a tripod but i will add one tip to this post. For travelers who put the monopod in the luggage put it on top. My bag gets searched about 60% of the time when I carry it and I have learned that security does a lousy job repacking. I put it on top so they don’t have to empty my entire bag.
Nice Tip, one of these days I’ll have a monopod like you. Till then I’ll have to stick with the beans.