Question of the Day: How have you modified Matterport Camera or Tripod?

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Hi All,

The WGAN Forum Question of the Day is:

How have you modified Matterport Camera or Tripod?

This question is inspired by this WGAN Forum discussion in a related WGAN Forum post:

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Originally Posted by @Chemistrydoc
I have a low-tech solution: Male Velcro tabs on the legs, and a female Velcro band that is just long enough to keep the leg spacings at 11.5". Decidedly low-tech, but it works! The idea is to keep the leg spread at less than 12" so that they do not appear in the nadir.

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Originally Posted by @GarySnyder
I like the Velcro approach. I use a light weight chain like use for hanging plants. I have 3 lengths of the chain that are all linked to one of those simple round key holders on the other end of the chain I have a small quick release fitting like what you fine on some camera straps. I just wrap the end of the chain around the leg of my Manfrotto tripod and its set for the right spread to keep it out of my shot. I use this for stills and 360 videos. I away or I would have included a photo of the chain setup.

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	@DanSmigrod I'm in Spain this week but will post a photo as soon as I get back
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	I’m interested in a solution to keep the legs spread on my tripod when I’m moving it. One always seems to move a little, so when I set it down it’s a little cockeyed and I have to level it again. Sort of like the spreaders found on video tripods. Maybe so I can fix the legs at a narrower than normal footprint, so I can carry it through doorways easily. I use one of my little light stands with my Theta, and it works like a charm. Need to use the big tripod for DSLR and pano head though...
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	@CFster Would this solve the puzzle for you? Dan
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	@DanSmigrod Interesting! Didn’t know they had universal ones. Wonder if the wheels come off. Looks like the bars are one length. I see there are others. Maybe there’s one that the width of the whole thing can be adjusted.
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	@CFster This one looks like it has a smaller footprint. If you get it, please let us know if the wheels come off. Seems like someone must have invented a tri-shape bracket that adjusts to the location within the tripod where you would like to control the legs, as you described. Best, Dan
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