Tripod attachment to film subject vertically overhead?

Mortsy88 · Nov 4, 2016

Morning everyone

I am looking to purchase an attachment (if there is one available) in which I can attach to my tripod where I can slide the tripod pole in horizontally (like what is shown in this picture https://fstoppers.com/gear/shooting-overhead-save-your-back-tripod-arm-3607)

My current tripod can't do this, although I can flip it and then tilt it but this happens between the tripod legs and its a little bit faffy.

Thank you for your time and help,

Samuel

sfoster · Nov 4, 2016

It seems like the link to purchase this was right there in the article.
I'm not sure what you're asking

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Arms/ci/10829/N/4075788750

directorik · Nov 4, 2016

Mortsy88 said:
My current tripod can't do this,

Maybe the issue is your current tripod. If your current one will not accept
that attachment then maybe it's the tripod that you need to replace. If that
isn't the issue (your post isn't clear) then perhaps you can tell us what your
current tripod is and we can look for the side arm that will work.

Rayandmigdalia · Nov 4, 2016

Here's a completely different approach...can you use a simple MIRROR placed at a 45-degree angle on a c-stand (pointed upward), and shoot into the mirror?... I've used the same approach with someone who is in bed where you can't get the camera above the subject.

Tripod attachment to film subject vertically overhead?

Mortsy88

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