I would like to take a long exposure night shot when visiting the Hancock observatory, but am not sure the best way to stabilize my camera without the use of a tripod. Is there a ledge or any other camera support for a mini tripod available for those that have been there?
2007-06-19 05:59:10 · 4 answers · asked by Jay 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
Yes, you can bring a tripod, its not a big deal to go up there.
2007-06-19 14:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lowa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no ledges to support a mini-tripod, so that won't work. You probably have to get a full tripod for the best results.
But what you should really do is skip the observatory altogether and go to the Signature Room a floor below. It has a bar in there that is free to get into. Go to the elevator on the south side of the building, go up and buy a drink (Coke, whatever). There are seats right next to most of the windows and there is a ledge running the length of those seats to put your drinks, food, etc on. These would be perfect for setting up a mini-tripod.
2007-06-19 14:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. Most of the observatory is enclosed, so you shouldn't cause much trouble with a tripod. There is an "open" area outside a door that is screened in. I don't know if they will let you take a tripod out there.
The Hancock website doesn't give any information about their rules.
2007-06-19 13:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by jv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call and ask.
2007-06-19 19:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋