How to make bean bags

The following are several production methods circulated on the Internet: (1) The size is 20 centimeters square. It is useless if it is too big and is heavy to carry. Too small sometimes not tall enough, and it’s not easy to hold the lens or body.

(2) The material is cotton, preferably cotton velvet, and the color is optional. Cotton velvet is used because pure cotton fabric is static-free, clean, and non-slip.

(3) Be sure to use beans! Soybeans are the best! I have also used mung beans. They are the same size, but mung beans are smaller, more packed, and heavier.

(4) As long as it is kept dry, it will not be a problem for several years. Dry it frequently in humid areas and put it in a camera bag when going out. It can also be used to absorb moisture.

(5) Don’t fill the bean bag too full. Sometimes you have to adjust the height or fold it for use. Just fill it eighty full. (6) Corn, broad beans, etc. are too large and shapeless and should not be cooked. Not to mention things like dirt or foam particles, which will seep through the bag, dirty the camera bag, and seep into the camera and lens, and you'll be in big trouble. A small photography accessory called "bean bag" appeared in the Japanese photography market (Figure 1). The outer layer of the bag is made of soft woolen material, and the bottom is made of waterproof nylon. These two materials are used to make a 130mm long × 90mm wide × 90mm thick bag, which is filled with styrene pellets with a diameter of 2mm × 3mm. The capacity is approximately It is 500cc and the finished product weighs about 370 grams. During outdoor photography, if you often cannot use a tripod when shooting at low angles on rivers, rocks, etc., or when it is inconvenient to use a tripod indoors, this kind of pocket comes in handy (Picture 2). The photographer can put the camera on the bag. Since the bag contains many styrene pellets, the shape can change with the camera. It not only has good stability, but also can change the angle at will, which plays a role that a tripod cannot. Since the bottom of the bag is made of waterproof material, it doesn't matter even if it is placed on a wet ground, making it very convenient to use.

In fact, according to the above methods and specifications, photography enthusiasts can completely make their own. At present, many families have the above two materials. Just find some white foam plastic used for packaging household appliances and make them into small particles. Other granular materials will also work. The production is very simple. It should be noted that the particles should not be filled too full, otherwise the bag will not be able to deform freely, which will affect the stability of the camera.