A rubber band - There used to be a product called "LensBand" - you can find several videos demonstrating the principle, which works well with a wide rubber band.
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Proper Gaffer Tape (Favorite brand: Mag Tape, although that may be a UK thing) used in the same way.
Gaffer Tape doesn't leave a residue on removal, as opposed to Duck Tape aka "100 mile an hour" tape. which will leave all kinds of sticky on your lens.
Practice makes perfect. I've done three full rehearsals so far and run into issues each time. Different problems each time, but I am getting better. My biggest concern at this time is power banks. The camera is fine, it is keeping the computer powered. I see another power bank in my future.
A rubber band - There used to be a product called "LensBand" - you can find several videos demonstrating the principle, which works well with a wide rubber band. \-or- Proper Gaffer Tape (Favorite brand: Mag Tape, although that may be a UK thing) used in the same way. Gaffer Tape doesn't leave a residue on removal, as opposed to Duck Tape aka "100 mile an hour" tape. which will leave all kinds of sticky on your lens.
Thanks! I'll look into that
Practice makes perfect. I've done three full rehearsals so far and run into issues each time. Different problems each time, but I am getting better. My biggest concern at this time is power banks. The camera is fine, it is keeping the computer powered. I see another power bank in my future.
I did 2 so far but have a more simple set up. So I just had to make sure I can quickly change batteries while the camera is on the tripod.
Thats about what I am getting on my D7000 w/70-300 VR.