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Kat Eiswald · September 15th, 2003, 02:39 AM

Ever seen an "ergorest"?

It's a tabletop tripod that doubles as a car window support as well as a a general handle/breast-brace.

PLUS it purports to be able to shoot directly down at the table without the support itself entering the frame...although I think shooting gels or stills MUST have some keyholing from the angle..

PLUS it is entirely rubber coated so every point of contact is grippy...

$85 at BHphoto. I got it instead of a tabletop and a monopod. I'll tell y'all how it works...especially on the car! Yay! two person in the car conversation shots!

Ivan Hedley Enger · September 17th, 2003, 03:17 AM

Looked very interesting. I'm looking forward to read about your experience with it.

Wayne Orr · September 20th, 2003, 12:13 PM

That looks very interesting, but you might also look at Bogen 3292 for a window support that is twenty bucks less. This one has a ball leveler that allows you to pan and tilt the camera to compose your shot. I have used this mount, and it works fine for the purpose. Of course it does not have the ability to do "tabletop" work.

Charles King · September 20th, 2003, 12:41 PM

What a coincident Kat. I have a friend who is a of the inventor. The product is Swedish, well at least the guy lives here in Sweden. I got look at his first model way back in 1999. It was a little different than the one that is selling at B&H but the outline is the same. Just wanted to mention it. It's a small world.

Kat Eiswald · September 20th, 2003, 09:07 PM

a very popular item?

so I will not have it for BsAs :(
Thanks for the bogen recommendation. Will take a look for sure, although not this trip. Bought a bogen tabletop and cool monopod instead.

But I am intriged by the ergo and want to get it for the reason that it was a reasonably priced multi tool.

kisses,

Bryan Mitchell · October 17th, 2003, 05:11 PM

Is the Bogen 3292 pretty steady in the window?
( http://store2.yimg.com/I/cinemasupplies_1764_21390533 )
I really wouldn't want my XL1s to go tumbling across the ground at 30mph.

Wayne Orr · October 17th, 2003, 07:39 PM

The best way to use the Bogen is to attach it to the window, mount the camera, then close the window as much as you can to wedge the camera between the window and the window frame. Certainly, you should add a safety line to be absolutely certain your camera does not tumble out the window at thirty miles an hour.

Jeff Donald · October 17th, 2003, 07:49 PM

This is the window mount I use for both video and still photography. It's expensive, but very stable and secure feeling.

September 15th, 2003, 02:39 AM	#1
Kat Eiswald Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakland California Posts: 48	just ordered a cool support.Totally Scandanavian. Ever seen an "ergorest"? It's a tabletop tripod that doubles as a car window support as well as a a general handle/breast-brace. PLUS it purports to be able to shoot directly down at the table without the support itself entering the frame...although I think shooting gels or stills MUST have some keyholing from the angle.. PLUS it is entirely rubber coated so every point of contact is grippy... $85 at BHphoto. I got it instead of a tabletop and a monopod. I'll tell y'all how it works...especially on the car! Yay! two person in the car conversation shots! __________________ yours truly, ~\(*)/~

September 20th, 2003, 12:41 PM	#4
Charles King Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 795	What a coincident Kat. I have a friend who is a of the inventor. The product is Swedish, well at least the guy lives here in Sweden. I got look at his first model way back in 1999. It was a little different than the one that is selling at B&H but the outline is the same. Just wanted to mention it. It's a small world. __________________ Charles 'What we perceive to be may not be what we believe to be.'

September 20th, 2003, 09:07 PM	#5
Kat Eiswald Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakland California Posts: 48	ergorest is backordered a very popular item? so I will not have it for BsAs :( Thanks for the bogen recommendation. Will take a look for sure, although not this trip. Bought a bogen tabletop and cool monopod instead. But I am intriged by the ergo and want to get it for the reason that it was a reasonably priced multi tool. kisses, __________________ yours truly, ~\(*)/~

October 17th, 2003, 07:49 PM	#8
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	This is the window mount I use for both video and still photography. It's expensive, but very stable and secure feeling. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 17th, 2003, 03:17 AM	#2
Ivan Hedley Enger Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vestfold in Norway Posts: 103	Looked very interesting. I'm looking forward to read about your experience with it.

September 20th, 2003, 12:13 PM	#3
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	That looks very interesting, but you might also look at Bogen 3292 for a window support that is twenty bucks less. This one has a ball leveler that allows you to pan and tilt the camera to compose your shot. I have used this mount, and it works fine for the purpose. Of course it does not have the ability to do "tabletop" work.

October 17th, 2003, 05:11 PM	#6
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	Is the Bogen 3292 pretty steady in the window? ( http://store2.yimg.com/I/cinemasupplies_1764_21390533 ) I really wouldn't want my XL1s to go tumbling across the ground at 30mph.

October 17th, 2003, 07:39 PM	#7
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	The best way to use the Bogen is to attach it to the window, mount the camera, then close the window as much as you can to wedge the camera between the window and the window frame. Certainly, you should add a safety line to be absolutely certain your camera does not tumble out the window at thirty miles an hour.