Tripod Attachment To Take Picks Vertically Above Subject

[Mortsy88]

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

[JackWolcott]

Not sure what you’re asking. The Manfrotto 131D Side Arm to which you refer in your question appears to do exactly what you want. The head attaches directly to a standard tripod with a 3/8 inch screw and I suspect could be attached to a quick release mount so you wouldn’t be required to remove the pan head from the tripod.

[paulears]

If you want a cheap solution and don;t have a too heavy camera – a cheap but sturdy microphone boom stand, with a ⅜ to ¼ adaptor and a variable mount will do the job nicely. I use them all the time to mount POV gopro cameras on stage – above the drums, or keyboards.

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