Add ‘excitement’ to every shoot with StockCam’s gun-like camera accessory
Jun 7, 2023
Alex Baker
Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe
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Have you ever wanted to create a security alert and mass panic every time you use your camera? If so, then this new accessory from StockCam could be just the thing. The company is literally putting the shoot into photo-shoot with this automatic weapon-esque camera rig.
The StockCam is launching soon on Indiegogo and claims to “add excitement and ritual to every shot.” The camera support rig is compatible with all camera brands and features an expandable design.
The unique design is complete with a trigger that takes you through the three different modes: Lock, Focus, and Fast. The rig even has a handy way of stowing spare lenses for fast changes.
“Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions,” says the Indiegogo page, “the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience.”
Enjoyable, that is, until some well-meaning member of the public spots it and calls the authorities. One minute you’re taking bird photos; the next, you’re spread-eagled on the ground with a SWAT team reading your Miranda rights.
I want to think that this product is a joke. I cannot wrap my head around any other explanation for this. Particularly in these times of mass shootings and terrorist attacks, I can’t imagine why anyone would actually want to use such a device. Personally, I’d prefer to just take photographs and not be mistaken for a rogue sniper.
Good luck getting it through airport security, although I’m sure it would pair nicely with a shot gun mic!
If you are completely bonkers, you can back this product on Indiegogo. As always, backing these projects involves risks yada-yada-yada, and DIYP takes no responsibility.
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Alex Baker
Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe
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87 responses to “Add ‘excitement’ to every shoot with StockCam’s gun-like camera accessory”
Next up: Cameraman using StockCam’s unique camera rig being shot by authorities. For sure we need another proof of Darwin’s theory.
Nothing special. Commercial versions of this go back decades. Before that, people mounted cameras to wood rifle stocks and used mechanical shutter releases to trip the shutter.
The vest that looks like it hold spare ammo magazines, his clothes and mention of “military photography” doesn’t help with the selling point. I’ll give it an F-minus.
The Zenit Photosniper (google it :-) was a Soviet export back in the days when Zenith SLR and Zorki rangefinder cameras were sold in the West.
However, times change. This looks designed to appeal to the ‘tactical’ poser who is just too dumb to understand the risks.
I actually tried one from Novoflex, but needed a monopod to keep the set up from tipping over, or just plain arm fatigue. Just a concept from a person with no life expereince.
Tried back in the days the Novoflex. The issue is weight in the front. Impossible to hold focus on subject unless you add a monopod under the gun style stock.
This ‘so called’ new camera support is from a non photographer with no field or life experience. April 1st is long past.
Meh. I have the Manfrotto version bought a couple of years ago. Integrates with a monopod. I think I paid $23 from Adorama. As someone else mentioned, they date back to the Zenit Photosniper.
This is a product is a major accident to happen. One quick look by law enforcement and you will be a target. As an earlier poster said this type of device has been around for years but I have never seen one used especially in today’s environment of mass shootings. Get a monopod instead.
Designed in Texas, Made in China? There are no technical specs, nor brick & mortar address. Looks like cheap toy plastic.
Not new idea :)
Zenit fotosniper fs-12 made in ussr
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Rafał Grzesiuk these are my ones 👍
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Taking photographs is not a crime Nice collection, I have only one but with case :)
Rafał Grzesiuk came here to post about this, you were faster :))
Rafał Grzesiuk I’ve got something similar!
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It looks like a grenade launcher!
Rafał Grzesiuk used to shoot drifting on one of these guys. Fun camera!
That the Russian AK-47 version. 😁
Three cameras from my collection 👍
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Taking photographs is not a crime With those cameras and that creepy page name, you’re asking for trouble.
Taking photographs is not a crime I had a Tair 300 variant. an interesting thing and a satisfying diaphragm mechanism click
All I said was, is there a “Do not operate while black, you will get shot” warning label on this thing? And that’s when the fight started
Don Barnard now that’s the absolute truth in that one
Don Barnard Lord knows it’s only truth
Don Barnard Just what I was thinking. I don’t live in America, but I would still hesitate to use that thing here in Quebec
This is an interesting reminder of how terrible camera ergonomics are.
That doesn’t look comfortable
That gear is protected by the second amendment 💪✌️
Nah im good, I feel like money better spent anywhere else. I stand out enough taking photos, I don’t need to be tazed or shot then asked why I thought this was good idea.
My clients would clown me if I showed up to a shoot with this thing
Nothing new here, this concept goes back to the 50s and probably before!
Yeah, not gonna use this while photographing military aircraft at the local airport. Would rather spending my time taking pictures instead of explaing to airport security what I have after being reported by a ‘concerned citizen.’
Anthony Boyer
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Anthony Boyer I dont think you would get the chanche to even get close to that stage, the sniper of the base would have took care of you already
SBR tax stamp required.
I always felt like I don’t look moronic enough when taking pictures. This will take care of that problem. 👍
Stupid
Best way to get shot by the police.
Excitement is an interesting way to say make yourself a target for any police/armed forces every time you step into public…..
Put on a bump stock for burst shooting…
‘Merica!
The shoulder stock for the 500mm Zeiss for the Hasselblad looked like quite the weapon also.
“SIR PUT THE WEAPON DOW…….”
💥 Pow 💥 pow pow pow pow pow pow pow pow pow 💥 pow pow pow pow 💥 pow pow 💥 pow…..
“RELOADING COVER ME!!”
Pow 💥 pow pow pow 💥 pow pow pow pow pow 💥 pow pow pow 💥 pow pow pow 💥 pow…..
Police press conference: “The deceased suspect was ordered several times to drop what we suspected was an AR15 styled rifle. After several attempts to de-escalate the situation, the officers fired 329 shots in order to neutralize the threat.
Me: “Nah, I’m good! 😬
😁
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Don’t operate while black
Yossi Cohen
Good for long lens only……..
No way that could go wrong.
School Photo Days just got LIT!
How to get shot by a cop:
Only for amateurs..
Don’t work for real photojournalists because shurely you going to get shot and killed in a real war cover assigment….😕
Only the killers want to film it
Not to mention riot cops. . .
“Handle”? With latex gloves, a loud snap and a smile.
The young photographers would love the new to them invention…
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Travis LaChappelle BOOM HEADSHOT
If I brought that to a wedding in Iowa, I would definitely get shot.😅
Bet this is perfect for air shows! 👌 Just got to let security know you’re not packing manpads 🤣
Vinneria Vince Hii nayo ni hatari😂
Ian Sting 😂😂😂😂 technology
Ban Assault Cameras! 🥴
The wife already said NO for Father’s Day!
I remember these at the Battle of F-stop Ridge
We lost a lot of brave souls that day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awq90APEVgw&pp=ygUWYmF0dGxlIGF0IGYgc3RvcCByaWRnZQ%3D%3D
We don’t have any purpose for fully automatic cameras!
To give you an idea how pervasive the American gun culture is, you will note this ad has been posted on every single photography group. At least every single one I am a member of or even look at and thats well over 20. First time I’ve ever seen an ad so aggressively marketed. What kind of messed up culture do you have to have where someone identifies you as a viable market for ‘anything that can be made to arbitrarily look like a firearm’?! In all my years as a photographer never once have I thought, “You know this is a great profession and a fulfilling hobby, but gosh if only someone invented a way to make this seem more like firing a gun.” (Your wait is over, someone did!)
Do you wanna get shot by the cops?
Because THAT’s how you get shot by the cops!
Finally we can see how bad these LARPing wanna be soldiers shoot.
Now, put a Sony kamera with a 800 mm tele lens and people will believe you are running around with a bazooka.
Any chance this is an American product?
Ammophobic is real here.
Makes no sense unless it can hold a 300 400 500 or 600. Even then it’s impractical
Great for rap videos
Use at your own risk ….. probably needs some accessories like bulletproof vest and body armour ….. because security agency snipers might take you out
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photosniper 2.0)))
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I remember the “photosniper” kit you could buy with a Zenit SLR in the 1960s and 70s.
– TAKE COVER, HE’S STILL-SHOOTING!
– It’s actually set to burst mode…
– *screams* OH NOOOOO!!!
Daniel Ryan I’m so buying this!
Another stupid accessory for the slow of mind.
That’s a stupid thing that can get you shot. With a deadly bullet!
Go out in public and the Police are lightly to shoot you for being armed, or with the pretence of being armed.
Assault Camera. Full auto!
I want it
As a black photographer I will not be using this.
Ian Sproat this is right up your street
Justin Arkle I need this lol, my 2 hobbies in 1 🤣🤣
These things have been around forever.
The perfect way to be shot by police while shooting photos. 🙄