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Dewman · 11-03-2014, 06:46 PM

FWIW, I use a piece of expanded foam pipe insulation made for 3/4" pipe. I cut it to about 12" in length and carry it under the seat of my car. It is split and it slips over the window glass and makes a very nice, soft rest for a lens.... for less than a buck!

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

**qblade** · 11-03-2014, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the great tip!

**csa** · 11-03-2014, 09:22 PM

That's a great idea! Cheap, easy to find, and easy to store; a win-win!

**ivanvernon** · 11-03-2014, 09:51 PM

Now where do I find the insulation?

Dewman · 11-03-2014, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Now where do I find the insulation?

Home Depot or any Plumbing Supply store.... or maybe Ace Hardware. It's easy to find.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

waterfall · 11-25-2014, 05:05 PM

I use an old split foam sailboard rack pad. Like pipe insulation but 3" diameter and mostly pad. But plumbing pipe insulation is cheaper and found everywhere.

**crewl1** · 11-25-2014, 05:49 PM

Great idea. You need to post it in this thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/27...amera-kit.html

11-03-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	A good lens rest for shooting out the window. FWIW, I use a piece of expanded foam pipe insulation made for 3/4" pipe. I cut it to about 12" in length and carry it under the seat of my car. It is split and it slips over the window glass and makes a very nice, soft rest for a lens.... for less than a buck! Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-03-2014, 09:51 PM	#4
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Nice tip Now where do I find the insulation?

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11-03-2014, 08:23 PM	#2
qblade Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edina, MN Posts: 258	Thanks for the great tip!

11-03-2014, 09:22 PM	#3
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	That's a great idea! Cheap, easy to find, and easy to store; a win-win!

11-03-2014, 10:37 PM	#5
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon Now where do I find the insulation? Home Depot or any Plumbing Supply store.... or maybe Ace Hardware. It's easy to find. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-25-2014, 05:05 PM	#6
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	I use an old split foam sailboard rack pad. Like pipe insulation but 3" diameter and mostly pad. But plumbing pipe insulation is cheaper and found everywhere.

11-25-2014, 05:49 PM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Great idea. You need to post it in this thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/27...amera-kit.html

A good lens rest for shooting out the window.

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