monopods
Dec 1, 2011 08:46:02 #
What are your experiences using Monopods? I travel a lot and I often find that I do not have time to put up my tripod to capture a picture. I would appreciate any positive and negative input
Thank you
Thank you
Dec 1, 2011 09:12:01 #
Ruthlin, I use a monopod quite often. I find the blur that comes from camera movement starts with the weight of the camera wanting to fall, simply from it's weight. Remove the weight and the other movements are much easier to control. I spend a lot of time taking pictures of both stationary and moving objects. Monopods are much easier to carry around and manuver and change camera settings.
I put a large key ring on mine and carry it around on a belt key carrier when not attached to the camera. I am also a big fan of tripods whenever practical.
I put a large key ring on mine and carry it around on a belt key carrier when not attached to the camera. I am also a big fan of tripods whenever practical.
Dec 1, 2011 09:27:09 #
The advantages of a Monopod are that they are lighter, faster and more likely to be in your possession because they don't way a ton.
The downside is that they aren't a tripod and although they can help a lot, they aren't as steady as having three legs.
The downside is that they aren't a tripod and although they can help a lot, they aren't as steady as having three legs.
Dec 1, 2011 09:58:44 #
Thanks I appreciate you input. I know using a tripod is better, but sometimes I am moving and putting up my tripod is impractical. I use a tripod if I am shooting in a stationary mode. Do you have a ball monopod. what is the best one to buy.
shadow1284 wrote:
Ruthlin, I use a monopod quite often. I find the b... (show quote)
Dec 1, 2011 10:00:57 #
Frank T wrote:
The advantages of a Monopod are that they are lighter, faster and more likely to be in your possession because they don't way a ton.
The downside is that they aren't a tripod and although they can help a lot, they aren't as steady as having three legs.
The downside is that they aren't a tripod and although they can help a lot, they aren't as steady as having three legs.
Thanks. I know using a tripod is the best and I do use it when I am shooting in a stationary position. What kind of monopod would you recommend. There are so many.
Dec 1, 2011 11:27:39 #
I use a mono pod ....and I have found that people will allow You to use it in places that tripods are not allowed.Sporting events,arenas,places where a lot of people prevent the use of a tripod.
Dec 1, 2011 11:33:53 #
We are advised to take off the "Image Stabilizer" when using a Tripod. I assume we keep it on with a Monopod?
Dec 1, 2011 12:04:59 #
Thanks, I am going to buy one. Everyone who responded thought it was a good device to have. But not to replace a tripod.
Dec 1, 2011 12:29:53 #
Having just bought a monopod I had exactly this question also. Would appreciate advice from the experienced.
Also I presume it is Kosher to lean your monopd supported camera against something like a tree or light post, in which case it should be really solid. In that case is there a further advantage to using the remote release?
Regards,
Larry Leach
Also I presume it is Kosher to lean your monopd supported camera against something like a tree or light post, in which case it should be really solid. In that case is there a further advantage to using the remote release?
Regards,
Larry Leach
Poison Ivey wrote:
We are advised to take off the "Image Stabilizer" when using a Tripod. I assume we keep it on with a Monopod?
Dec 1, 2011 12:31:22 #
BTW Walmart has a Targus for $15 and another with a ball joint for $20 (Costco.com). The Targus is quite solid.
I bought a separate ball joint from a Camera store.
Regards,
Larry Leach
I bought a separate ball joint from a Camera store.
Regards,
Larry Leach
Ruthlin wrote:
Thanks, I am going to buy one. Everyone who responded thought it was a good device to have. But not to replace a tripod.
Dec 1, 2011 12:38:29 #
Dec 1, 2011 17:36:58 #
I use monopods on a regular basis for zoo's, museum's, butterfly's. I like them because they offer support that hand holding a camera does not.
photophly is correct, many places will allow monopods and not tripods. However, one place I visited has a no tripod rule and would not let me use a monopod because they did all tripods. I asked for my money back and left. That is the only time I have had any problems with using a monopod.
I prefer ball heads on my monopods and pan heads on my tripods. There are many inexpensive monopods, remeber you get what you pay for. Get a monopod that holds at least twice as much weight as you think you use on it. Get a head that will hold twice as much also. Look at Manfrotto and Vanguard (the higer end of Vanguard).
photophly is correct, many places will allow monopods and not tripods. However, one place I visited has a no tripod rule and would not let me use a monopod because they did all tripods. I asked for my money back and left. That is the only time I have had any problems with using a monopod.
I prefer ball heads on my monopods and pan heads on my tripods. There are many inexpensive monopods, remeber you get what you pay for. Get a monopod that holds at least twice as much weight as you think you use on it. Get a head that will hold twice as much also. Look at Manfrotto and Vanguard (the higer end of Vanguard).
Dec 1, 2011 21:01:45 #
I use a monopod all the time, Wallyworld had a good one that extends to 5 1/2 ft. and is 22 inches when not extended for around $25. It has a ball that screws on where the camera mounts so it can be used like a walking stick when not on the camera.
I shot nearly 200 images of game 6 of the World Series with the monopod only extended enough so it would sit between my legs in the seat. I was using my Nikon with 300mm lens and a 2X teleconverter on manual focus which is a fairly heavy camera and lens. I had very few rejects, so yes a monopod is well worth the money.
I shot nearly 200 images of game 6 of the World Series with the monopod only extended enough so it would sit between my legs in the seat. I was using my Nikon with 300mm lens and a 2X teleconverter on manual focus which is a fairly heavy camera and lens. I had very few rejects, so yes a monopod is well worth the money.
Dec 1, 2011 21:46:55 #
Thanks, I just bought one.
TheBirdMan wrote:
I use a monopod all the time, Wallyworld had a goo... (show quote)
Dec 1, 2011 21:55:23 #
I have a Tripod that also doubles as a mono. The QSX 9502TM. The center pulls out and you have a mono. I use it always. Mostly I don't like to carry a camera around my neck while hikiing. It bounces off my chest......I didn't like the head, so I picked up a Sunpak 6200pg and swapped out the head. So now I have two pods and love them both.
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