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Jo Dilbeck
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p.1 #1 · Booties for Tripod?

OK, I admit it, I'm anal and don't want the feet of my tripod to get muddy/snowy/wet/etc. when I'm using it outside in inclement weather. I currently have cut the fingers out of some regular household cleaning gloves, but frankly, the yellow is pretty wierd looking.

For those of you that feel the same way I do, and have found a solution, would you mind sharing it? For those of you who think I'm nuts and don't see the need for such an item, feel free to have a good laugh on me

Thanks!

Nov 13, 2008 at 08:19 PM

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p.1 #2 · Booties for Tripod?

Maybe you can find some cane tips that fit. Drugstores have them.

Nov 13, 2008 at 08:26 PM

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p.1 #3 · Booties for Tripod?

I think the feet are designed to get wet, snowy and even, heaven forbid, muddy. And this would give you the opportunity to lovingly caress the feet, then gently wiping them dry. Why then you could perhaps take them to bed.

Thanks for the laugh

Nov 13, 2008 at 08:34 PM

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p.1 #4 · Booties for Tripod?

Maybe a party pack of Trojans would keep your tripod clean (and safe) for a while

Sorry....

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Nov 13, 2008 at 08:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · Booties for Tripod?

That was my thought - condoms.

Gitzo has feet that have a spike and a removable cover (rubber). they are designed to get wet, snowy and muddy.

J.

Nov 13, 2008 at 09:09 PM

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p.1 #6 · Booties for Tripod?

and if you create a "bootie" that slips you kinda defeat the purpose of the bottom. that is a good nonslip grip.

Nov 13, 2008 at 09:11 PM

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p.1 #7 · Booties for Tripod?

Oh God, I haven't laughed so much in a long time. I never thought of condoms, what a sight that would be! And, taking it to bed? My husband might strenuously object to THAT.

OK, maybe it's NOT such a good idea, and I just need to come to terms with the fact that they're gonna get "dirty" (such a dirty word).

JO

Nov 13, 2008 at 09:14 PM

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p.1 #8 · Booties for Tripod?

Nominated weirdest thread of the 2008, Can I get a 2nd?

Nov 13, 2008 at 09:23 PM

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p.1 #9 · Booties for Tripod?

Bifurcator wrote:
Nominated weirdest thread of the 2008, Can I get a 2nd?

Not from me.

Actually, it's not that weird a question. If my Dynatrans ever suddenly appreciated in price to the level of a Gitzo, you can be sure I would be taking far better care of them. Cane/crutch tips are certainly a valid suggestion.

My Dynatrans came with combination rubber/stainless steel tips, and I've never really given it any thought. Maybe I should be. I live in the shadows of steel mills, oil refineries, chemical plants and coking plants. I once saw the ground burning, and there were no plants to sustain it. Yeah, I think I will pay more attention from now on.

Nov 13, 2008 at 10:28 PM

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p.1 #10 · Booties for Tripod?

Bifurcator....

I 2nd the Nomination....!!!

Any thread that can combine tripod and condoms and make it work....well I just cant stop laughing....

But Runamuck is also right...so Jo this is what you can do....I would go to your local golf shop and they make compact golf ball cleaners...they have a brush and cleaning solution built in....if it gets dirty you clean it then dry it off...(Ok I am anal too..!!! And carry one in my car in the bag that holds my tripod..

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I still can't stop laughing though....!!!!

Wow I need a cigar after that one and I don't even smoke...

Nov 13, 2008 at 11:31 PM

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tc95 wrote:
Bifurcator....

I 2nd the Nomination....!!!

Any thread that can combine tripod and condoms and make it work....well I just cant stop laughing....

But Runamuck is also right...so Jo this is what you can do....I would go to your local golf shop and they make compact golf ball cleaners...they have a brush and cleaning solution built in....if it gets dirty you clean it then dry it off...(Ok I am anal too..!!! And carry one in my car in the bag that holds my tripod..

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I still can't stop laughing though....!!!!

Wow I need a cigar after that one and I don't even smoke...

Maybe my sense of humor went south with the warm weather, but I don't think it''s that funny. Far weirder was the thread that included monopods and vaginal suppositories for yeast infections. Probably the first (and last) time yeast infections were part of a discussion on FM. Google monistat and monostat for a clue.

Nov 14, 2008 at 01:06 AM

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p.1 #12 · Booties for Tripod?

Jo,I take the old, outdated electrical rubber gloves used by power companies and line companies, cut off the thumbs and they stretch around the feet on all my tripods. The rubber is extra heavy and thick and very pliable. I then secure the top part with a plastic "wire tie" and all foreign substances are kept out.
I have an extra pair if you want. PM or email me.
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Nov 14, 2008 at 12:21 PM

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p.1 #13 · Booties for Tripod?

Check out drypods at birdsasart.com -the deluxe has a little sleeve that slips over the tip and then you have waterproof sleeve. I know they are more for water but maybe they would work for you. I think you have to call to order.

Nov 14, 2008 at 02:17 PM

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p.1 #14 · Booties for Tripod?

Hehe, I think asking for any form of "tripod protection" is a very valid question, especially considering the abuse some tripods go through (I have some pictures of almost-submerged tripods).

I'd advice against condoms though, since they'll probably cause more harm (you know, with lube and all)

Nov 14, 2008 at 03:28 PM

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p.1 #15 · Booties for Tripod?

If you put teflon tape on the threads of the tripod feet you need not worry about water and grit getting inside the tripod's leg tubing. A quick rinse in the hose of the laundry tub cleans the mud and etc away with no fuss. Just wipe them dry.

If you are really anal you would use a rectal syringe as your lens and sensor blower.

Isn't the use of a condom like wearing a sock over your big lens?

Nov 14, 2008 at 04:27 PM

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pturton wrote:
Isn't the use of a condom like wearing a sock over your big lens?

Now there's a euphemism I haven't heard before. Perhaps I've not been hanging around enough photographers.

Nov 14, 2008 at 04:35 PM

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p.1 #17 · Booties for Tripod?

runamuck wrote:
Bifurcator wrote:
Nominated weirdest thread of the 2008, Can I get a 2nd?

Not from me.

Actually, it's not that weird a question. If my Dynatrans ever suddenly appreciated in price to the level of a Gitzo, you can be sure I would be taking far better care of them. Cane/crutch tips are certainly a valid suggestion.

My Dynatrans came with combination rubber/stainless steel tips, and I've never really given it any thought. Maybe I should be. I live in the shadows of steel mills, oil refineries, chemical plants and coking plants. I once saw the ground burning, and there were no plants to sustain it. Yeah, I think I will pay more attention from now on.

I think you underestimate the rugedness of a Gitzo tripod. I have had mine buried a foot deep in beach sand, washed it off with salt water from the ocean, then with bathwater a few hours later and the thing works flawlessly. I have never had the need to even take it apart to do any maintinence after many trips to muddy/sandy lake shores. It's a tool to be used, not something that you should worry about so much you might compromise the quality of a photograph.

Although I must admit when I first got the tripod I was pretty anal about keeping it clean too.

Nov 14, 2008 at 04:36 PM

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p.1 #18 · Booties for Tripod?

I'm glad I could contribute to such a spirited thread, and some of the suggestions above indicate that I'm not the ONLY one who likes a clean tripod. Thanks for the suggestions and the laughs! And, by the way, I work in a hospital, so I actually could try the rectal syringe in place of my rocket blower, I'll let you'all know how it works out

Nov 14, 2008 at 04:56 PM

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p.1 #19 · Booties for Tripod?

Keeping muck and grit out of the sliding leg joints makes sense. You could make your own dry-pod type of thing. Get some PVC tubing at Home Depot and glue a cap on the end.

Nov 14, 2008 at 05:38 PM

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p.1 #20 · Booties for Tripod?

I don't use a tripod much, but since much of my work is done in pastures, I would assume that my monopod has either cow or sheep s--t on the bottom, I haven't really looked.

Nov 15, 2008 at 02:35 AM

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p.1 #21 · Booties for Tripod?

Jo Dilbeck wrote:
I'm glad I could contribute to such a spirited thread, and some of the suggestions above indicate that I'm not the ONLY one who likes a clean tripod. Thanks for the suggestions and the laughs! And, by the way, I work in a hospital, so I actually could try the rectal syringe in place of my rocket blower, I'll let you'all know how it works out

Yeah, have to say the whole thing about protecting the tripod feet seems a little silly.

I just use them, take apart completely and clean when needed, a little grease on the threads and works like new...sometimes better with a smidge more grease...but never even considered booties! I would however, worry about anything that might make it less stable, which is the whole point of using them...guess if you are careful that won't happen. You should consider the spikes tho, they are certainly easy to clean.

And it is interesting...you are not the only one! Good post tho and you have a great sense of humor...glad you appreciate being poked at!

Nov 15, 2008 at 02:44 AM

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p.1 #22 · Booties for Tripod?

jjlphoto wrote:
Keeping muck out of the sliding leg joints makes sense.

Hey, I resemble that remark!

Nov 15, 2008 at 02:53 AM

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p.1 #23 · Booties for Tripod?

I use those blue racketballs with a slit cut in them to cover the feet of my tripod when I'm going to be using it in mud.

Nov 15, 2008 at 07:11 AM

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p.1 #24 · Booties for Tripod?

I have one monopod which I keep to use at the beach and in mud, etc. It's full of grit, etc., but keeps working, and keeps my tripod cleaner.

I second msi guy. In the past, I've used tennis balls with slits cut in them. It does a pretty good job of keeping the tripod out of the sand (but isn't quite as stable). I must say black racketballs would be a heck of a lot less noticeable than dayglo yellow tennis balls!

Nov 17, 2008 at 03:00 AM

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p.1 #25 · Booties for Tripod?

I never mind that my tripod legs get wet with fresh water, but shooting at the beach is different. I made 3 PVC tubing sleeves with capped bottoms that are about 20" long that fit over the legs. Elastic bands and hooks secure them to my tripod legs. Now I can position the camera right above the surf, while the tripod slowly sinks into the sand!

Nov 18, 2008 at 10:09 PM


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