Having attended the ever-growing PMA trade show for 40 years, I'm used to seeing lots of interesting new items of appeal to general photo enthusiasts. This year was no exception, but new offerings seemed to be primarily in the rapidly expanding digital-oriented category, which other editors were...
Photo
Control Corporation, manufacturer of professional photographic equipment,
has announced the GoPod™, a device that fills the gap between
the tripod and the monopod.
Steady shooting, even with long lenses, and unrestricted movement of
the photographer and the camera are now available with this unique innovation
that the photographer wears - over the shoulders. The GoPod™ may
be adjusted for personal comfort and fit. The shoulder support braces,
the center column, and the camera support arm are set and locked to
a position that feels best to the individual user.
You don't need a lot of fancy equipment to get good bird photos. Professional bird photographers do use some serious items (the 600mm f/4 supertelephoto lens favored by many costs more than my whole "bird" outfit, which includes both 35mm and digital AF SLR bodies), and you probably need similar gear and...