SonnyE wrote:
Oh let's face it Imagemeister...
You need an Intervention.
You are hopelessly ensnared in monopods and require fellow Hedgehogs to come tear your hands free to open you up to a truly interesting world beyond.
That said.... yeah, I can see your point.
Now, what-if... what if the shooter cradles the lens in their palm, and rests their hand on the foam? :shock:
;) :lol:
You are not going to like my answer, - because then your hand becomes an interference to exacting precision intentional control ! My experience is you cannot have ANYTHING coming in contact with the zoom or focus controls at or near the moment of exposure for fear of unintentional movements.
Since I am 45 years in photography - not bragging, but I have used a few tripods as well as other support systems in my days - they (tripods) are fine for static subjects with slower shutter speeds neccessitated by using film and in blinds and around nests and feeders and - with super large and heavy lenses like 600 f4.
Digital higher ISOs and shutter speeds has freed us up to use monopods more effectively - and ergonomically ! - as well as other supports like bodypods and handholding.