Budget self take camera

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

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I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

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Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot

What happened to Danny? he used to post some good stuff....

[andrew_nagel]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

[Mark_Houghton]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

[andrew_nagel]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

[Mark_Houghton]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

Doesnt it take the same batteries as most Canon dslrs? I`m sure my old g2 did......

[davelumb]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

Aren't there Chinese batteries available?

[andrew_nagel]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

Aren't there Chinese batteries available?

I imagine so... I thought all batteries were Chinese?

[davelumb]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

Aren't there Chinese batteries available?

I imagine so... I thought all batteries were Chinese?

Probably. But there are off-brand ones that are a lot cheaper than the branded ones wand usually work well (unless the camera manufacturer puts a chip in theirs so knock-offs don't work - which happened with my latest camera ).

[Mark_Houghton]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

Aren't there Chinese batteries available?

Loads of Chinese BP-511 batteries on Ebay, which is the one Andrew`s camera takes

[davelumb]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

If it`s good enough to do the job no need to change it mate

I'll probably change it when the camera battery eventually gives up.

Aren't there Chinese batteries available?

Loads of Chinese BP-511 batteries on Ebay, which is the one Andrew`s camera takes

[andrew_nagel]

Thanks for the heads up. That might save me a few quid and the hassle of learning the interface for another camera. The G6 has done me proud and owes me nowt.

[colinb]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

That's all fine and dandy but only if your knees meet

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

That's all fine and dandy but only if your knees meet

[Mark_Houghton]

A mate posted this on FB tonight, thought it might be of interest......

https://www.walkersoftrowell.com/rhino- ... lease.html

[brian harrison]

A mate posted this on FB tonight, thought it might be of interest......

https://www.walkersoftrowell.com/rhino- ... lease.html

Thats interesting....... could be worth a punt
Cheers
Bri

[Fentiger01]

My photography is terrible Bri, even using point & shoot digital camera's I couldn't hit the spot. My mate put me onto an 'iFish' phone photography kit which back in 2019 cost about £12 and consisted of Bluetooth trigger, Phone vice which screws into bank stick and additional lighting/lenses etc. Here's the first photo I took with it all, much improved from the crap I was getting from normal camera's:

https://img.ht/EZtc2

The kit can be found here mate:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275193237264 ... gIyMPD_BwE

[brian harrison]

My photography is terrible Bri, even using point & shoot digital camera's I couldn't hit the spot. My mate put me onto an 'iFish' phone photography kit which back in 2019 cost about £12 and consisted of Bluetooth trigger, Phone vice which screws into bank stick and additional lighting/lenses etc. Here's the first photo I took with it all, much improved from the crap I was getting from normal camera's:

https://img.ht/EZtc2

The kit can be found here mate:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275193237264 ... gIyMPD_BwE

Thanks Dave, i will have a look see,i do us whistle cam on my phone with some half decent results

[Mick Cobb]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

Same here still using the Cannon G6 with flip screen and detachable remote.

[andrew_nagel]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

Same here still using the Cannon G6 with flip screen and detachable remote.

Good to see you posting again Mick. Long time...

[MarkBerrisford]

Thanks for the heads up. That might save me a few quid and the hassle of learning the interface for another camera. The G6 has done me proud and owes me nowt.

I use the G5 perfect for what I need, I’ve got a G6 as well but never got round to swapping over

[MarkBerrisford]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

P1040258a.jpg

P1040053a.jpg

Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot

What happened to Danny? he used to post some good stuff....

Danny’s still about and fishing puts his stuff on instagram his name on there’s differingangles

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

P1040258a.jpg

P1040053a.jpg

Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot

What happened to Danny? he used to post some good stuff....

Danny’s still about and fishing puts his stuff on instagram his name on there’s differingangles

Cheers Mark. I dont do Instagram, FB is enough social media grief for me Hopefully Danny comes back on here at some point

[colinb]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

P1040258a.jpg

P1040053a.jpg

Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot

What happened to Danny? he used to post some good stuff....

Danny’s still about and fishing puts his stuff on instagram his name on there’s differingangles

Cheers Mark. I dont do Instagram, FB is enough social media grief for me Hopefully Danny comes back on here at some point

No sense of adventure Mark?

[Mark_Houghton]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

P1040258a.jpg

P1040053a.jpg

Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot

What happened to Danny? he used to post some good stuff....

Danny’s still about and fishing puts his stuff on instagram his name on there’s differingangles

Cheers Mark. I dont do Instagram, FB is enough social media grief for me Hopefully Danny comes back on here at some point

No sense of adventure Mark?

Sense of peace and quiet appeals more these days Col

[colinb]

Brian have you not considered just using your phone with some form of adjustable holder and one of the apps that allows you to do self takes

I made this little plunger type thing for my bluetooth phone remote, acts the same as a bulb release. Just a sheet of thin ally cut to shape.

IMG_20221004_190043_edit_18919827367946.jpg

I like that idea mark, you should market that. I’m heading into my workshop to knock a couple up!

You can make the same sort of thing for cable remotes too.....just tape the plastic remote to the plunger and use like a bulb release. Works a treat

I made something similar for a remote release. It smashed the release to bits when I put my foot on it! Hence my joy at finding the Rhino Release.

Thats why i operate mine between my knees ....also dont have to worry about the remote sinking in soft ground and not firing the camera

Taken on my bridge camera last year using the same sort of release, both bluetooth and bridge cam remotes still intact and working perfectly

P1040258a.jpg

P1040053a.jpg

Our old friend Danny Taylor would love that urban perch shot

What happened to Danny? he used to post some good stuff....

Danny’s still about and fishing puts his stuff on instagram his name on there’s differingangles

Cheers Mark. I dont do Instagram, FB is enough social media grief for me Hopefully Danny comes back on here at some point

No sense of adventure Mark?

Sense of peace and quiet appeals more these days Col

It comes with age Mark, I know only too well

[Mark_Houghton]

It comes with age Mark, I know only too well

I hear ya mate

[Fentiger01]

My photography is terrible Bri, even using point & shoot digital camera's I couldn't hit the spot. My mate put me onto an 'iFish' phone photography kit which back in 2019 cost about £12 and consisted of Bluetooth trigger, Phone vice which screws into bank stick and additional lighting/lenses etc. Here's the first photo I took with it all, much improved from the crap I was getting from normal camera's:

https://img.ht/EZtc2

The kit can be found here mate:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275193237264 ... gIyMPD_BwE

Thanks Dave, i will have a look see,i do us whistle cam on my phone with some half decent results

No worries Bri, I hope you & yours are all well mate.

[Mick Cobb]

I'm feeling very out dated by the camera recommendations here. Still using my G6 for self takes. If I'm just lying the fish on the sling for a shot without me in it I just use my phone.

Same here still using the Cannon G6 with flip screen and detachable remote.

Good to see you posting again Mick. Long time...