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| − | {{Glossary|A '''swing rod''' is a device for stabilising a camera position around the [[no-parallax point]] without needing a [[tripod]]|1}}, the principle is identical to a [[Philopod]]. | + | {{Glossary|A '''swing rod''' is a device for stabilising a camera position around the [[no-parallax point]] without needing a [[w:Tripod_(photography)|tripod]]|1}}, the principle is identical to a [[Philopod]]. |
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| + | A telescopic car aerial is used as the rod. Although heavier, this is more convenient to carry than a [[Philopod]] where the string has to be wound/unwound and can get tangled easily. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitroids/3905350560 swing rod] | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitroids/3905350560 swing rod] | ||
| + | * [http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitroids/4623326410 swing rod II] | ||
Revision as of 06:10, 21 May 2010
A swing rod is a device for stabilising a camera position around the no-parallax point without needing a tripod, the principle is identical to a Philopod.
A telescopic car aerial is used as the rod. Although heavier, this is more convenient to carry than a Philopod where the string has to be wound/unwound and can get tangled easily.