DIY rock-solid tripod for solar eclipse photography
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:37 am
During the lockdown of 2020, I designed a stable and compact tripod, which allows for precise polar alignment. The tripod consists of readily available components (except one). It is very convenient for transportation. Its weight is only 4 kg. Being disassembled, the tripod occupies a volume of only approximately 60x10x5 cm. Thus, it is well-suited for expeditions to remote regions of the Earth, such as observing solar eclipses.
In the article, I will provide detailed assembly instructions for the tripod so that anyone interested can replicate and use it:
https://dmitrykolesnikov.com/2023/07/28 ... od-en.html
I hope that this design can be useful for the community. I will gladly answer questions, read comments, and consider suggestions.
In the article, I will provide detailed assembly instructions for the tripod so that anyone interested can replicate and use it:
https://dmitrykolesnikov.com/2023/07/28 ... od-en.html
- The first version of the tripod with tracker, gimbal head, and camera attached. Chile, December 13, 2020.
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I hope that this design can be useful for the community. I will gladly answer questions, read comments, and consider suggestions.