Beach chair with umbrella

This maybe a bit of a stretch to consider as photography equipment but I could figure where else to post so...

I'm looking for a decent beach chair with umbrella for those extended shooting days in the Sun.  I'm really fair skinned and can't tolerate more than 20-30 minutes of direct Sun without sunscreen and was thinking that a beach chair with umbrella would be pretty useful.  I'd prefer one where you sit a bit higher than the really laid back beach chairs and would also prefer one that isn't overly colorful or conspicuous.  Also, as I'm a little north of 200 pounds it probably shouldn't be made out of paper, but it would need to be fold-able to put in my car.  Any help here?


Brian

Lacking a need or desire to sit down, sunscreen and protective clothing (including wide brimmed hat) could be more practical.

Well as I've injured myself and am still on and off crutches being able to sit down instead of extended periods of standing would be desirable.


Brian

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Mike in O wrote:Dos exxes on the table next to you and you become the world's most interesting man

Perhaps, but I'd have to grow a beard!


Brian

Brian, If there will be any wind, an umbrella attached to any chair might not work unless you want to get "airborne." The only thing I can recommend is a fold up camp type chair with long enough legs so your legs will not get cramped. And maybe a beach umbrella if you can figure out how to mount it in the ground so it will not blow away.

If there will not be any wind, use your tripod and mount an umbrella to it with a super clamp and a photo umbrella clamp. (I have tried this before to photograph in the rain, but any wind makes it quickly unworkable.)

Joe Smith

Hi Brian Not exactly what your looking for But,,,,http://www.naturescapes.net/articles/re ... air-blind/

Craig, that is an interesting option and being camo it would not be so much of an eyesore as the brightly colored chairs and umbrellas out there. Might even permit a closer approach to our feathered and furry friends. The single person ones look a bit tight and with a huge lens swinging away in the gimbal it might not be the best choice. The double one might be a better option for that reason.

I'm hoping it isn't needed and that I fully recover before I'd have to buy one.


Brian

Try searching for "folding chair with canopy." It yielded this:

http://www.amazon.com/Bravo-Sports-Quik ... B006QR1L5O

A friend has a similar one and it looked easy to use and carry.

Roy, I've seen a number of similar chair and canopy items and they may do the trick, but I'm a little uncomfortable with the bright colors. One of my pet peeves as a photographer is that many tourists and some photogs tend to wear loud clothes that you can't ignore and is the visual equivalent of walking around blaring a boombox in a natural park or talking on a cellphone in a movie theater. The camo items like Craig linked would be much less obtrusive and would provide as good or better protection from the Sun.


Brian