Tripod nop camera holder
 

Have you ever seen a tripod - correction nulopod like this?
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Looks like Mr John Taliaferro Thompson was also into photography if this is actually a tommy varient.

Pre digital age methinks. Missing the drum magazine for C.F. cards. :D

Don

Yes I've seen a couple over the last 30 years but none recently... The hand grip at the front incorporates a threaded cable release like a trigger... More recent cameras do not have the screw in thread on the shutter release button though some like the Bronica ETRs have a compatible connection on the side...

Yep! - Seen one used for aviation photography at a military open day. Frankly in this current security climate I would not go close to an airfield with such a contraption. Its bad enough with a camera and lens combination that would look like a rocket launcher from a distance.

I actually have something like this although I've never used it. Bought it for a buck at a yard sale. I though it might be useful for mounting a scope.

I think these were designed for wikdlife photography so you could shoot them as you would with a rifle... You get your trophy, the image, and the animal doesn't get hurt...

Ive also seen a few similler devices in use at airshows. But i agree with Stephans point about the look of it.