Beanbag: Problems with use in an automobile

[s._misra]

I have been using a beanbag draped over my (fully lowered) car window

to shoot wildlife. Overall, this provides effective camera support.

My only gripe is that I am forced into an uncomfortable sitting

position with the window fully lowered.

 

As a remedy, I have tried keeping the window partial raised, and

resting the beanbag on the partially raised window. This makes

sitting in the car, and looking through the viewfinder, much more

comfortable. The problem is that the partially raised window is quite

narrow, and all the "beans" flop to one side or other of the window,

making the beanbag virtually useless. Has anyone found a solution to

this problem?

[michael_hohner]

My solution was to fill in more beans.

[crackers_.]

Stopping the car helps some.

[shaun westlake]

Don't have any personal experience with it but this is something I would like to have:

 

http://www.kirkphoto.com/supports.html#windowmount

[lachaine]

How about a 12 inch or so long piece of foam pipe insulation you can get at hardwares, etc. Cut a slit along the length of it, and then just slip it over your window. You won't even need the beanbag that way.

[s._misra]

Thanks for the suggestions. This last idea sounds promising. I'll give it a try.

[douglas_greenberg]

I have a beanbag that is designed to fit over the window, kind of a two beanbag joined together design. It works really well. It's called a "Hugger," and it was made by Kirk Enterprises. I guess they don't make these currently, but it's one of the most useful gadgets I have ever purchased.

[douglas_greenberg]

Check this out:

 

http://www.kinesisgear.com/r.html

 

It describes the "SafariSack" beanbag, which might be just what you are looking for, since Kirk no longer makes the Hugger beanbag.

[jennifer_zimmerman]

looking for some kind of platform as I now have a Sigma 50-500 beast I dearly love. pipe insulation sounds intriguing also.....