The String Pod predates Doris Fang's mention of it here. I recall a Keppler
(or other notorious photomag author) article demonstrating it 20+ years ago
(long since recycled). Doris definitly highlighted the practical elements of
photography, beginning with frugal aquisitions. Her interjections are
missed.
-Mickey
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From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] Forbidden Shutter Speeds
> I'm Terry. Tracey doesn't like cameras, only Photoshop.
>
> A string pod is a Doris Fang invention. You clip a length of string into
the
> tripod screw on the camera. In my case it clips easily into the screw on
the
> Manfrotto rectangular plates. At the end of the string is a loop. Place
your
> foot in the loop. Hold the camera up until the string is tight. Adjust
> string if necessary. And by holding your camera up tight you have a string
> pod. And it can be used in art galleries etc.
>
> Not as good as a tripod but it can get you a few extra shutter speeds.
>
> Foxy
>
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> Hi Foxy:
>
> What's a string pod attachment?
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