The Ultimate Wildlife Photography Accessory (How To Make A Camera Bean Bag)

Here's a little lockdown project for all you budding creators out there!! We all know that bean bags can be a great form of support for wildlife photographers. I use one regularly and sometimes can be a lot easier and quicker to use than a tripod. In this film I show you various ways that I use one and show you an instructional film on how to make your own.
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[@robshipman7242]

Great video Simon and yes I am up for purchasing one please, I would like to make one but not got the equipment. Great work and great videos keep it up 👍🏻

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Rob 👍

[@IanWilsonPhotography]

Thanks Simon I made one yesterday and it’s a brilliant add to the kit.

[@simoneardley]

Good stuff Ian, send me a pic when youre out with it and i'll put it on my blog👍👌

[@IanWilsonPhotography]

@@simoneardley will do. did some of the finished bag on my FB page . What platform should I send the pics?

[@IanWilsonPhotography]

@@simoneardley FYI I filled my bag with Buckwheat husks 👍

[@IanWilsonPhotography]

@@simoneardley found your email so just sent some pics

[@littlemike50]

Another Cracking video Simon might knock one up in the next couple of weeks, out of some gortex camo material from an ex army pair of over trousers the bottom of one leg is already my wet weather camera and lens cover, your machine skills where not learnt overnight, my mother was a theatrical seamstress many years ago, so I was brought up with a sewing machine as a plaything as a child ,,, all the best, Mike...

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Mike it's obviously in the DNA👍🏼😀

[@annbjorg6]

This is awesome 👍

[@simoneardley]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johngoodwin34]

I’m interested as soon as you can, just let me know the cost. You’ll soon get that Macro lens you wanted. Christmas come late that’s all Simon.

[@mat5943]

Enjoy your vids, keep up the good work. Just purchased one of your bean bags, looking forward to using it 👍🏻

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Mat and thanks for supporting the channel and shop. Hopefully it'll help you get some awesome images👍🏼

[@williamkelly7507]

Hi simon should you have vr on of off , when shooting from a bean bag, from a hide or vehicle am using nikon d500, great videos

[@simoneardley]

Hi William, it depends on the light really. If ive got the light or I'm shooting video i tend not to use it due to the noise that the mic picks up. I tend to use the VR when im handheld.

[@ulrikpoulsen7682]

@simoneardley have anyone tried to use polystyrene balls?

[@simoneardley]

I've always found polystyrene balls a bit too light. Buckwheat husks are a great lightweight alternative!!

[@carolinebrent2154]

Hi when you say add 10mm border around for seam allowance is that adding 10mm to the overal measurement, or 10mm inside the measurements you give? thanks, great video

[@simoneardley]

Hi, add the 10mm to the size i mentioned

[@ManePL]

Maybe any docs/pdf with exact dimensions?

[@DavidGPhoto]

Simon, kinda wish I hadn't watched this video, my Wife had me buy a sewing machine to make one for myself but I just know She'll have me doing stuff for Her, I already have a cupboard full of tools to prove that point.....

[@simoneardley]

Hi David, looks like you are going to be busy👍🏼🤣

[@DavidGPhoto]

@@simoneardley- Simon I completed the bean bag last night, used it today, nice piece of kit. Your absolutely correct in your assumption, so far I’ve fixed a jacket and now my Wife has me shortening a pair of her trousers and has mentioned curtains….

[@kevinharmon480]

You are a superstar tackling a sewing machine. Beautiful design, well done good effort.

[@simoneardley]

Thank you very much Kevin 👊

[@Paul-ot2yc]

Hi Simon would defo be interested in one. If i tried i think my fingers would be stitched to it

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Paul, ive attached the link www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@timjb5063]

Wonderful little beanbag, great idea. Do you happen to make for other people - like ME... If the price is sensible I may go ahead... Look forward hearing from ya.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Tim. Check out my Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EardleyCreations

[@timjb5063]

@@simoneardley Cheers Simon, Will do, Thank you, Tim

[@brenttomlinson7871]

if you knock a few out I am intrested

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Brent, theyre on Etsy now 👍🏼

[@DC.images]

Great vlog Simon stick me down on your list would love 1.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Dean, link attached.www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1👍🏼

[@DC.images]

@@simoneardley Ordered

[@paulwilliams8955]

I'll have one Si worth a packet of figs all day long 😁 joking apart I'll have one

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Paul, they'll be on my Etsy shop this week #eardleycreations 👍🏼

[@kevinwebb1977]

Yes please Si, I’ll buy one mate if your able to.... top VLOG as usual

[@simoneardley]

Cheers pal, here's the link. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@markfullerton3510]

I you be interested in buying one great skill on the sewing machine by the way 👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Mark, years of practice!!👍🏼www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@terryjones7636]

Simon, one question ,what do you use to seal the internal bag to stop losing the filling?,,,,,,,,cracking channel by the way !!

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Terry, nothing too complicated. I just tie an overhand knot in it or you could put a zip tie on it. 👍🏼

[@daveroberts1139]

If I had to lay odds on what your next vlog subject would be I think I would have put sewing at 500/1 lol. You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about the 300mm 2.8 so I checked it out. First things that struck me was the price at over 5 grand and the weight which is an arm stretching 2900 grams. That's too heavy for my liking. The 600 mm f4 is only about a kilo heavier! I use the 500mm 5.6 PF which weighs only 1460 grams. Nikon do a 300mm f4 PF which is 1669 quid but weighs only 755 grams you might like to consider. I thought maybe you were thinking of using teleconverters on the 300 2.8 as a 2.0x would give you a 600mm f5.6 which would be handy and half the price of a 600 f4. Nikon DSLR's won't autofocus below f8 as you probably know so I can just about get away with a 1.4x on my 500mm which gives me 700mm f8, usable on my D850. This limitation doesn't apply on Nikon mirrorless cameras and there's a very interesting vlog by a guy named Geoff Cooper which compares the 500mm PF and the 300mm 2.8 with all the Nikon teleconverters. You might find it interesting although he does use a Nikon Z7 mirrorless. There's a company called E-infinity which does imports with a guarantee you might like to have a look at.

[@simoneardley]

Hi Dave, thanks for all the technical info I've watched Geoff's film and it's given me a lot to consider. Decisions, decisions all the best Si👍🏼

[@vicariousaviator9742]

Don't know how much you would save buying lens from Japan, but I just saved £300 on a D500 from Panamoz. Great service.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for the info Iain👍🏼

[@simondevaney2174]

Brilliant those, put me down for one

[@WynneEden]

Thank you for this video. I know this was over a year ago, but a suggestion you may have already come up with: your side and bottom pieces could be one continuos piece, (or the ends and bottom could be a single piece). That would make for less seams and make it much stronger.

[@jennyyipcy]

Hi Simon, May I buy one of this bean bag from you, from Melbourne, Australia. Please let me know how, many thanks in advance.

[@simoneardley]

Hi Jenny, theyre going to be going on my Etsy site very soon#eardleycreations

[@rinohals]

I'd like one of those bags! Cost and, will you ship to Norway? Great video.👍👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Rino, they'll be on my Etsy site soon #eardleycreations👍🏼

[@tonysale2373]

Great video Simon, can you tell me what is the jacket you are wearing at the start of the video? it looks nice and lightweight,, thanks.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Tony, its a Jack Pyke Rannoch.

[@KGsPhotography]

I know photographers are multitalented but this is taking it to the extreme Simon 😂. Brilliant. Cheers Keith

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Keith, you have to have a few irons in the fire eh!😉

[@andrewmcfarlane8271]

Great idea would be interested in one thanks

[@simoneardley]

They'll be on my Etsy shop this week #eardleycreations

[@Chrischalkart]

Bought my new Nikon D7500 and new Nikon pf 300mm lens on grey market, camera from America, lens from China, no problems with either. Both genuine items, just no guarantee or manual. Also got my 1.4 TC from China, new and no problems. I'd get a bean bag off you if you make them 👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for the info Chris, the bags are on Etsy now mate. 👍🏼😀

[@maggyfish]

Hi Simon I’m in Wigan just down the road great video as per usual. If you did not pick up a 300 2.8 I have af-s version ii the lighter one (still heavy) for sale.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Shaun, i bought the same lens but moved it on as it didn't work brilliantly with the Z6ii

[@robverduyn6541]

Just wondering what the cost will be for one of your bags. Can you put a link up where we can buy them.

[@simoneardley]

Hi Rob, link below👍🏼 www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@colpage4030]

Cracking Simon will give it a go

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Col 👍🏼

[@jonature]

I am I rested to buy one

[@franceee1000]

Yes please, great video

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Raymond.www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Simon. Does the bean bag normally give you a steady enough support that you should turn Image Stabilisation off, or do you still have it switched on?

[@simoneardley]

Hi Alasdair, I tend to leave the VR on all the time to be honest. The beanbags give fantastic support and are so much quicker to deploy than a tripod. Invaluable in certain scenarios.

[@SkylarkFields]

You are bloomin' brilliant! I'll never have the patience to make one myself, but well done for designing and making this, and for taking the time to demonstrate how you did it. Thank you!

[@simoneardley]

Kind words indeed, glad you found it of interest.

[@treasurehunter1964]

Brilliant Simon, was going to buy one, but will make one now !

[@MrJeyjey2707]

My wife's dab hand on the machine so I've ordered one from her! Lol...Excellent job Simon....

[@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913]

Great stuff Simon i got wor lass to make me one a couple of years ago out of some water proof dpm material its just basic but its great for the car door.👍

[@simoneardley]

Good on her Andy, yeh they're a handy addition to the camera gear.

[@MattiaMichelacciWildlifePh]

Great design and a super detailed tutorial!

[@longfish8892]

Wow fantastic ~

[@clivemear4481]

Fab video again Simon... thanks - the bean bag is perfect for public hide work as well as in the woods. Let me know the cost if you do make them! Cheers

[@simoneardley]

Thankyou Clive, they'll be on my Etsy site soon #eardleycreations👍🏼

[@hilarylee5332]

don't forget you'll pay VAT and Duty

[@simoneardley]

Yeh, need to look at that Hilary.Thanks 👍🏼

[@bigbuxdown]

I know this is an old video, but is your 10mm seam allowance already figured into your measurements, or would I have to add it to them? Thx Simon. I've been watching all you're videos, I love them all, your walking sticks are amazing.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Mike, add the 10mm to the size I quoted.

[@bigbuxdown]

@SIMON EARDLEY thx bud. My bride ended up making me one ...along with alot of swearing :)

[@EndlessWebdesignVOFDronten]

Don’t buy !!

[@JohnCooper-jl5nt]

Hi Simon love the vid. All the way through this I kept thinking, "People are going to ask him to make these" I'm interested, as always brought a smile to my face.

[@simoneardley]

You're not wrong there John, I've created a monster!!🤣 They'll be on my Etsy shop this week #eardleycreations

[@steves8661]

Great video as always man of many talents If I tried that I would probably sew it to my fingers would be interested if they are available

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Steve, they'll be on my Etsy site soon #eardleycreations👍🏼

[@tomwhitmore]

I'd definetly buy one of these up from you. I have one from Amazon that is brilliant for using over the car window as it comes with a metal plate and a tripod screw welded to it meaning I can set up a gimbal but I've been looking at getting a second to fill with something lighter than rice so I can take it out with me in the field.

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Tom, i'll attach the link to Etsy for you.www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1 👍🏼

[@andrewgill6863]

Really enjoyed watching you make the bean bag going to give it ago myself but not 100% confident it will work out well I will let you know great video

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Andrew, always worth having a go mate.👍🏼

[@stuart1970]

Brilliant video.. let us know how much you would like for one...keep the videos coming..

[@andrewgill6863]

I have a question regarding the templates do you make them with the 10mm Edge for hem included

[@simoneardley]

Hi Andrew, I make the templates without the border, draw round them and add the border later. It's 'either or'. If you drew round the template with the border added you still have to mark your stich line. Hope this helps.

[@andrewgill6863]

@@simoneardley cheers for that I will give it a go

[@markfrost9005]

Bloody hell Si is there no end to your talents 😂 I'd definitely be interested in buying one of these 😊

[@simoneardley]

Haha, thanks Mark. Just a messer mate who likes to have a go at everything, keeps ya busy mate eh !!👍🏼😆

[@steverobinson939]

Hello Simon. Put me down for one of your bean bags, I wouldn't trust myself on the sewing machine as I would end up sewing my fingers together! I am more of a spanners and hammers guy. Keep up the great work on the video, and congratulations on reaching 5k subscribers, all your hard work is obviously paying off.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for that Steve, They'll be on my Etsy shop this week #eardleycreations

[@EspenHelland]

Nicely done Simon, that looks great 🙌

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Espen, its surprising how often I use one these bags. Would have been great to test out on the Mountain Hares this Winter but it wasn't to be. Some many projects gone by the wayside in the last 12 months, heres to better times eh 👍🏼👊🍻

[@martinmoseley128]

You have my respect Simon! NeVer got on with sewing machines... The wife says if i give her the details and templates and get the material she will make one for me so.. Cheers!

[@simoneardley]

Haha, me neither Martin. They can be fickle to say the least, good job theres no swear box , I'd be skint !!😆😆

[@AndyJenkins999]

That’s bloody brilliant. Just need a sewing machine now!!

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Andy, plenty on ebay mate👍🏼🧵

[@AndyJenkins999]

@@simoneardley cheers mate my sisters hooking me up with one.

[@gordonpearson1265]

Brilliant video Simon, I’ve not got my licence for a sewing machine🤣. I would definitely be interested in buying one from yourself.👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Gordon, theyre not the easiest machines to control!!!😆 They should be on Etsy in the next couple of days#eardleycreations 👍🏼

[@graemehogg4465]

Nice one Si you creative genius was only looking at bean bags last week. Looks like the wifes got a job while I'm on the perches will let you know how I get on mate. By the way the wife was impressed with the sewing skills she's a bit of a whiz on the machine so take a bow mate. Stay safe 📷 👍

[@simoneardley]

Bow taken Graeme!!😆. I must admit they can be a swine sometimes but I'm gettin the hang of it. All the best, Si 👊👍🏼

[@eddiek0507]

Great video, You did a fantastic job at making that bean bag. I once bought a Minolta 400mm lens from Japan, from Ebay. I got it a lot cheaper than in the UK. It's condition was near mint and it did not take too long to come. It was sent by tracked post. The only thing to watch for is how much the custom charges are, but it should state that when ordering...🙂👍🏼👍🏼

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Eddie, yeh its something to keep an eye on is the hidden charges. Cheers for the headsup 👍🏼

[@ppac5903]

+1 for the UK made "Eardley" Bean Bag

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Paul,www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@richardpill8322]

Great video, loved it! Looks a bit too fiddly for me, the sowing machine would definitely end up out of the window! :-)

[@simoneardley]

Fiddly doesn't come close !!🤣🤣

[@trevorcarpenter6678]

My other half whose a bit of a wizz with the sewing machine just knocked me up one of these , following your recipe. Great piece of kit. Thank you.

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Trevor, well done to the Mrs!!😀👍🏼

[@stuartdunning2626]

Brilliant Simon I would definitely be interested in one . Keep the amazing videos coming !!!!!

[@simoneardley]

Hi Stuart, more on the way👍🏼

[@stuartdunning2626]

@@simoneardley hi Simon I have ordered one looking forward to receiving it know 👍

[@JohnSahl]

Perfect timing, I just asked my wife to make me one yesterday :-)

[@user-kk9cw]

Simon I would be interested in buying one ;)

[@simoneardley]

Theyre going to be going on my Etsy site very soon#eardleycreations

[@oliverwilkinson5773]

Id be happy to buy one off you pal

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Oliver, link below👍🏼 www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@wildlifephotobylenabratt5077]

Thanks for a nice tip :o)

[@simoneardley]

No problem!👍🏼😀

[@mingdragon]

Grey market “new” eBay lens ... seller lied, like new outside but ended up gasket was damaged, full of grit, no warranty, never again. Makes a good expensive paperweight now.

[@simoneardley]

Oh dear, thats a nightmare. Its a tough decision, so many have said theyve had some great buys and others like yourself not so lucky. Still undecided, thanks for the tip.👍🏼

[@gwynjames2077]

Used Eu fabircs myself. Based in the UK so as British as we can get. Used their waxed materials to good effect . Excellent video as normal. Setting high standards in all you do. Where do you get the made in Britain tags from?

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Gwyn, I've used the wax cotton myself, great fabric and easy to work with. I got the tags on Amazon.

[@gwynjames2077]

@@simoneardley Thank you

[@stevecolwill9761]

I would be extremely cautious about bagging a “bargain” from overseas these days. Once the hidden import costs and taxes are factored in you may be nudging up towards the cost of a good used lens from a reputable source in the UK, such as MPB or any of the other established dealers. At least you get a warranty from them and you know where they are. The bean bag looks a cracking design mate! 👍🏻 🇬🇧

[@simoneardley]

Yeh thanks for that Steve, sometimes if something looks too good to be true, it usually is !!😆😆

[@garymcdowell2502]

Great Idea on the bag. Nice job with the channel as it is very informative.

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for watching Gary 👍🏼

[@candyparm2296]

can you possibly post the pattern or list with the measurements? I am having a hard time and I want to make this if possible. thank you either way, your video is brilliant.

[@annbjorg6]

I bought my Sony 70-200 2.8 brand new in box, of Ebay and it saved me a bunch of money. No regrets on that decision

[@JaseEvoX]

I am going to order one of these, did you or anyone try it with the polystyrene bits? I don’t really want to carry an extra 3kg using rice. Thanks

[@garrycroy2896]

Awesome Simon!! I'd be interested in purchasing one. Not bought one before due to design and price but this design looks perfect for me.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Garry, they'll be going on my Etsy shop soon. 👍🏼

[@twiztedzero1685]

I think what they've been using is Buckwheat Hulls for the filling, a whole lot lighter than rice. You can travel with an empty bag to a distant overseas location, pick up a bag of buckwheat hulls and you're set. Oh an kudo's on the shirt. I just bought a bunch of olive utility shirts myself from Mark's Work Warehouse over here to wear in the field when I'm out and about. :)

[@simoneardley]

Not sure we can get Buckwheat over here in the UK, sounds a good option as the rice is pretty heavy 👍🏼

[@twiztedzero1685]

@@simoneardley Seems you can get buckwheat hulls in the UK after all, they use them for beanbag chairs and pillows too. Google them up find your nearest outlet. :)

[@nigelpilsbury7328]

Great video Simon, you can put me down for one of your Bean Bags it would be great in the hide mate 👍

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Nigel, they'll be on my Etsy site soon #eardleycreations👍🏼

[@NikCan66]

Great video as usual and here in Ireland still in lockdown till May at the earliest.

[@fotonube4457]

Absolutely fantastic idea and vlog. Thank you so much for sharing Simon 👍🏼👍🏼

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for watching👍🏼

[@aquaticcolledgefishing]

I love these Simon. Great bit of kit. I wanted to practise ground bird photography so one of these would be prefect. I'll look out for them on Etsy 👍

[@simoneardley]

Thanks, they will be on there in the next couple of days#eardleycreations

[@nzbirbz]

Thank you for the video. I made one of these today and am looking forward to trying it out.

[@v.r.9145]

Absolutely great KZbin channel, everything is very interesting and I can learn a lot! Respect. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@simoneardley]

Glad youre enjoying the channel and welcome along 👍🏼👀

[@kevinsteer-fowler8174]

Nicely made Simon, I would definitely be in the que for one of these.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Kevin, they'll be on my Etsy shop soon#eardleycreations👍🏼

[@sue.Hoo123]

You have so many skills and talents Simon 👌. I would love one of your bean bags, I’ve been looking online, but your design definitely looks better than any I’ve seen. Please let me know cost and how to order one, I’ve a birthday coming up, so perfect!

[@simoneardley]

Kind words Sue, always willing to have a go at anything!! The beanbags are going on my Etsy shop soon # eardleycreations

[@sue.Hoo123]

@@simoneardley that’s great, thank you, my husband is delighted you have made my birthday present an easy choice!

[@andrewnicholson9657]

that beanbag is absolutely stellar I for one would have one from you and like you said made in the UK to boot. keep the vids coming, I look forward to each one

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Andrew, will do!👍🏼📷🎥

[@johngoodwin34]

Lot of work there Simon Day working into night by looks of things.

[@touchedbynature5445]

Absolutely Brilliant, So Pleased, What A Surprise, Just Got One For Christmas. Many Thanks. Christmas Greetings Fron Norfolk.

[@simoneardley]

Good stuff, hope your pleased with it. Hopefully it'll help you get some great shots. All the best and thanks for the support 👍👊🙂

[@telkirton]

Excellent work Simon..

[@simoneardley]

Many thanks Tel 👍🏼

[@chriswynne505]

Great video Simon you will make somebody a great housewife one day :) Joking apart be careful with buying from outside UK you will get hit by VAT and Import Tax (just found this out buying a hide from Tragopan)

[@simoneardley]

Haha, yeh had that comment before pal 😆 Yeh lots to consider with the abroad purchasing!!🤔

[@stephenwilliams6682]

Hi Simon, I have my misses looking up the products to make one of these great idea, thanks for sharing. Going back to your question about 300mm f2.8, I bought the VR version from Japan a few years ago used, it came no problem and was mint. I had to pay import duty but even with that still £1000 cheaper than same product in uk. I traded it in for some other photographic equipment and got quite a bit more for it than what I paid. This has been my only purchase from Japan and I had no issues. Steve.

[@simoneardley]

Cheers for the reply Stephen, i bottled it and bought in the UK!!😆 It was the thought of the postage back to Japan if it wasn't quite right. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@janmichalec5655]

Great stuff Simon! I'm in if the price is right. Or shall I dig out our sawing machine from the darkest corner of our spare room? Looking forward to your groundpod vlog.

[@simoneardley]

Hi Jan, always worth having a go but here is the link if it doesn't work out👍🏼www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@gjermundlindstad]

Very illustrative. Thank you! I will def have a go at this. Much appreciated!

[@simoneardley]

Youre welcome Gjermund. Hope it turns out well 👍🏼

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

Buying from Japan is great. The quality is as described - for example a rating like Excellent +++ and the service before Covid was sensational. I have purchased a few lenses from them in the last few years. You will be happy Simon. Yep..interested when you put them on sale. Take care! Greg

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for the input Greg 👍🏼

[@alistairmackay7761]

fantastic . Would be in the market for one if you plan on making anytime soon 👍

[@simoneardley]

Cheers Alistair heres the link👍🏼 www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@alistairmackay7761]

@@simoneardleyHi Simon just purchased 👍. Birding , photography, and ,Craftwork . my go to KZbin channel Thanks and keep up the good work. Alistair. ps you've saved me forking out for a sewing machine.... Although another guy I follow did make his own tent which got me thinking 🤔

[@springer67gs]

Nice one Simon, I'm that impressed I've bought one. Just try to keep that sewing machine under control while mine is being made. 😊

[@simoneardley]

Thanks Gary for your support hope it helps you get some great pictures📷

[@richardgee9558]

If I got the sewing machine out it would definitely end up with a trip to A&E for me...I would certainly be interested in buying one...looks way more substantial and practical than the one I'm using a the moment...good job 👍👍

[@simoneardley]

Don't take the risk Richard🤣, link below www.etsy.com/uk/listing/982964391/wildlife-photography-camera-beanbag?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1

[@robbyroberts3214]

let us know if you start to sell the beanbags

[@simoneardley]

Theyre on Etsy now Robby👍🏼

[@andrewrobinson5354]

Just ordered the Woodcock and wondered what’s best to fill it with? I know you use bird seed but how heavy does that make it? Would polystyrene beads be noisy? Loving the channel - keep up the good work 👍

[@simoneardley]

Nice one Andrew, think you have to experiment with the polystyrene balls, maybe put a thicker than normal plastic bag to muffle the sound? I like the solid nature of the bag with the birdseed inside myself.

[@mikehowell1877]

Just discovered your channel today, I"m really enjoying your work. Love the bean bag, and I know its a year later, but I've made 3 purchases from Japan and never had a problem. If you read their comments on the bottom, many have a no questions asked policy. I've only returned one Item, and it was a lens I made a mistake with, there was nothing wrong with it. They refunded my money in full, and paid the postage back to Japan from USA. I always shop my options with Japan. Buy with confidence. Thanks for a great channel, you have a new subscriber. Thumbs up, well done!

[@simoneardley]

Thanks for the sub Mike and also the info. Welcome to the channel 👊🏼📷