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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[I use a tripod with a 5lb weight zip tied to the bottom and it sits on some boards. I'd like a better setup though, that allows more movement and flexibility.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[BrickyBlog]]></name>
				<email><![CDATA[bdbaus@brickyblog.com]]></email>
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			<updated>2014-06-27T21:06:20Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Also with some if the nicer heavier tripods you can hang the head from the legs rather then have it come out the top, so you can get the camera close to tbe ground]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[SlothPaladin]]></name>
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			<updated>2014-06-27T20:46:26Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Thanks for the tips, Squid. That's also a good idea. I had a mini-tripod, but I gave it to my sister (and she never uses it...). I'll have to get it back. I think I'll try some of the techniques mentioned here.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[rioforce]]></name>
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			<updated>2014-06-27T18:31:04Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Rather than getting a large tripod that stands upon the floor, I use a smaller tri-pod which only elevates the camera by around about 26 centimeters.
Instead of just having one table, I have a slightly low table with a smaller table on top of it with very stubby legs made from duplo blocks (as so the height may be adjusted).
My camera's small tripod is set upon the larger table whist my set is set atop the shorter smaller duplo table. and the camera stays around about level with the subject.  However, for a higher angle or a lower angle I can elevate the mini table with more or less duplo blocks.

Perhaps you could try getting a small tripod, but instead of going to the trouble of having a custom table made for you, try getting a little side table and put a stack of books in that and then your tripod upon that.  That should make it so you can change the elevation by simply changing the number of books.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Squid]]></name>
				<uri>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/3704/</uri>
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			<updated>2014-06-27T17:15:56Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[@backyardlegos That is an idea. I have a 6 foot table, so I have plenty of space to set the camera. The problem is if I wanted to do a shot where the camera is above the set a bit, I couldn't. It would always be eye level and never tilted.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[rioforce]]></name>
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			<updated>2014-06-27T14:22:49Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[I'm a pretty patient person when it comes to animating, so most of the time for still shots I'll just put the camera on the table in front of the set and prop it up with some bricks, card stock, etc., whatever gets the angle right, and then work around it and am careful not to bump it. I have a good tripod, but most of the time I just find that it's in the way. Super sketchy, I know, but it works for me. Cheaper than buying a new tripod, too. :P]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[backyardlegos]]></name>
				<email><![CDATA[backyardlegos@gmail.com]]></email>
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			<updated>2014-06-27T07:03:47Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Re: Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Better tripod, heavier, tape it to the floor if you can. Or make a Lego rig for it.]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[Rsteenoven]]></name>
				<uri>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/101/</uri>
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			<updated>2014-06-26T22:35:40Z</updated>
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			<title type="html"><![CDATA[Best Camera setup for DSLRs]]></title>
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			<content type="html"><![CDATA[Hi all,

I am having a problem with my DSLR and brickfilming. I use a tri-pod, but it takes up floor space and can easily get bumped. Also, when I want to adjust the settings of the tripod (rotation, etc), the tri-pod sort of changes position some how and my shot never turns out right. And its kind of flimsy (it's aluminum or something so it's very light). I was wondering if anyone had any tips for using a DSLR. Should I build a custom camera holder out of bricks or wood/pipe? Should I just get a better tri-pod? Maybe a mini-tripod? What do you use for your DSLR?

Thanks!]]></content>
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				<name><![CDATA[rioforce]]></name>
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			<updated>2014-06-26T21:58:23Z</updated>
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