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Check out this contraption! · 11:40 AM

Hunting or photographing?

davemdsn · 03-09-2008, 11:50 AM

That's a Nikon shooter for ya. More into the gadgets than the images. JK! Actually these rifle grips were fairly popular before IS, AS, VR and the like. I am surprised to see one so modern looking. Seems like going to decaf would be just as effective.

**Sailor** · 03-09-2008, 11:56 AM

Is that a camera or a hand-held rocket launcher?

Jer

ftpaddict · 03-09-2008, 12:04 PM

Photosnipers are awesome!

KMZ pioneered these methods of shooting, with their line of Zenit cameras. Just do a search on fotosnaiper

channeler · 03-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Yes, I had a Zenit Photosniper back in the 70s/early 80s. (Cheaper than the Bush Hawk in the photo and as it was built as a unit it was more compact/streamlined). Never really got into it much at the time, mainly because I wanted to photograph wildlife, especially birds and 300mm on a 35mm just couldn't fill the frame unless you could get very close and I didn't have the time/patience for that back then. It could deliver some sharp images though. I felt it was pretty well designed. It had a special dial for focusing which it was easy to adjust while supporting the lens. I have another tele lens holder I bought in the 80s which I haven't used much. Now I'm trying to get into bird photography seriously I'm going to see if I can replace its mechanical cable release and give it a go with my K10D.

Paul

Here's a photo.

More information in this post:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/22417-ir-remote...tml#post194223

mtnbearhug · 03-09-2008, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Is that a camera or a hand-held rocket launcher?

Jer

That was my thoughts.. Holy crap... If someone saw that from a distance they might run and hide!!!!!

to much crap for me to carry around that is for sure..

Kim

kent vinyard · 03-09-2008, 01:43 PM

It's a shoulder stock unit sold by Bush Hawk co. On dpreview there's a guy that goes by The Hotel that has posted some really spectacular photos take with a K10D and the Sigma Bigma lens (50-500). He now also has one rigged up with a canon 1dmark3 and a 500mm f4.0 lens. He does alot of wild life with the 2 rigs. Should be great combined with Pentaxes in body stabilazition.

**rparmar** · 03-09-2008, 01:56 PM

I can just imagine taking this 'round for a night of candid street photos... sure fire way of getting jumped by security!

aaalegre · 03-09-2008, 02:04 PM

Do you have to register and get a permit for this?

ve2vfd · 03-09-2008, 02:07 PM

Looks like a nice toy but I can just imagine what some overzealous ignorant cop or "homeland security" moron would do if if saw someone with that thing...

Pat

**Sailor** · 03-09-2008, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by mtnbearhug

That was my thoughts.. Holy crap... If someone saw that from a distance they might run and hide!!!!!

Kim

Or worse, Kim - they might shoot back, but not with a camera!

Jer

daacon · 03-09-2008, 04:45 PM

Rat a tat tat tat - suppose airport security would give that a second look

**Sailor** · 03-09-2008, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Rat a tat tat tat - suppose airport security would give that a second look

Incoming!

Jer

SouthShoreRob · 03-09-2008, 07:18 PM

Thanks guys/gals for all your input. I figured someone would have seen and/or used one of these babies. I would've chatted him up a bit, but chasing around my two boys prevented me from doing so. Oh, for the record, I did a little shooting of my own. Here's a look at some of what I got...

J.Scott · 03-10-2008, 04:34 AM

Nice captures of the Cardinals and the Nuthatch Rob!

Which lens are you using for those shots? The out of focus areas look a bit harsh on the shot with the male cardinal; maybe it's just my monitor.

03-09-2008, 12:49 PM	#5
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Yes, I had a Zenit Photosniper back in the 70s/early 80s. (Cheaper than the Bush Hawk in the photo and as it was built as a unit it was more compact/streamlined). Never really got into it much at the time, mainly because I wanted to photograph wildlife, especially birds and 300mm on a 35mm just couldn't fill the frame unless you could get very close and I didn't have the time/patience for that back then. It could deliver some sharp images though. I felt it was pretty well designed. It had a special dial for focusing which it was easy to adjust while supporting the lens. I have another tele lens holder I bought in the 80s which I haven't used much. Now I'm trying to get into bird photography seriously I'm going to see if I can replace its mechanical cable release and give it a go with my K10D. Paul Here's a photo. More information in this post: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/22417-ir-remote...tml#post194223 Last edited by channeler; 03-12-2008 at 06:34 AM.

03-09-2008, 01:20 PM	#6
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	rifle.. Originally posted by Sailor Is that a camera or a hand-held rocket launcher? Jer That was my thoughts.. Holy crap... If someone saw that from a distance they might run and hide!!!!! to much crap for me to carry around that is for sure.. Kim

03-09-2008, 02:04 PM	#9
aaalegre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: new jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 112	Check out this contraption! Do you have to register and get a permit for this?

03-09-2008, 07:18 PM	#14
SouthShoreRob Guest	Thanks guys/gals for all your input. I figured someone would have seen and/or used one of these babies. I would've chatted him up a bit, but chasing around my two boys prevented me from doing so. Oh, for the record, I did a little shooting of my own. Here's a look at some of what I got... Last edited by SouthShoreRob; 02-09-2009 at 02:51 PM.

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03-09-2008, 11:50 AM	#2
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	That's a Nikon shooter for ya. More into the gadgets than the images. JK! Actually these rifle grips were fairly popular before IS, AS, VR and the like. I am surprised to see one so modern looking. Seems like going to decaf would be just as effective.

03-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Is that a camera or a hand-held rocket launcher? Jer

03-09-2008, 12:04 PM	#4
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Photosnipers are awesome! KMZ pioneered these methods of shooting, with their line of Zenit cameras. Just do a search on fotosnaiper

03-09-2008, 01:43 PM	#7
kent vinyard Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norman, Oklahoma USA Posts: 348	It's a shoulder stock unit sold by Bush Hawk co. On dpreview there's a guy that goes by The Hotel that has posted some really spectacular photos take with a K10D and the Sigma Bigma lens (50-500). He now also has one rigged up with a canon 1dmark3 and a 500mm f4.0 lens. He does alot of wild life with the 2 rigs. Should be great combined with Pentaxes in body stabilazition.

03-09-2008, 01:56 PM	#8
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	I can just imagine taking this 'round for a night of candid street photos... sure fire way of getting jumped by security!

03-09-2008, 02:07 PM	#10
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Looks like a nice toy but I can just imagine what some overzealous ignorant cop or "homeland security" moron would do if if saw someone with that thing... Pat

03-09-2008, 03:09 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by mtnbearhug That was my thoughts.. Holy crap... If someone saw that from a distance they might run and hide!!!!! Kim Or worse, Kim - they might shoot back, but not with a camera! Jer

03-09-2008, 04:45 PM	#12
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Rat a tat tat tat - suppose airport security would give that a second look

03-09-2008, 06:16 PM	#13
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by daacon Rat a tat tat tat - suppose airport security would give that a second look Incoming! Jer

03-10-2008, 04:34 AM	#15
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Nice captures of the Cardinals and the Nuthatch Rob! Which lens are you using for those shots? The out of focus areas look a bit harsh on the shot with the male cardinal; maybe it's just my monitor.

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