Chickenfoot Monopod?! WTF?!
Dec 14, 2013 00:01:04 #
Until just a few moments ago I just heard of a "Chickenfoot Monopod". I was wondering if any of you UHHer's have used one and if so, what's it like?
Dec 14, 2013 00:12:20 #
Chickenfoot http://www.varizoom.com/product-p/chickenfoot.htm
Chickenfoot Head http://www.varizoom.com/product-p/chickenfoot-head.htm
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Varizoom-Chicken-Foot-4-Section-Fold-Down/dp/B00ENYLD46
B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001118-REG/varizoom_chickenfoot_carbon_fiber_monopod.html
VariZoom Chickenfoot Carbon Fiber Monopod Demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Equu3oFSAlU
Chickenfoot Head http://www.varizoom.com/product-p/chickenfoot-head.htm
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Varizoom-Chicken-Foot-4-Section-Fold-Down/dp/B00ENYLD46
B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001118-REG/varizoom_chickenfoot_carbon_fiber_monopod.html
VariZoom Chickenfoot Carbon Fiber Monopod Demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Equu3oFSAlU
Dec 14, 2013 08:26:02 #
I don't see the point. Would you turn your back on this monopod while it was holding your DSLR and anything larger than perhaps a 50mm lens? ;)
Dec 15, 2013 06:07:54 #
Db7423 wrote:
I don't see the point. Would you turn your back on this monopod while it was holding your DSLR and anything larger than perhaps a 50mm lens? ;)
Nice refs URLs.
Manfroto makes one and it is slightly pricer but the legs, I believe, fold up into the monopod.
You would not leave your camera unattended on this. Unless it is a small PS. Or you are rich and have backups
While Monopods stop the Y axis they don't help with the x or z axis. This offers some, if not all the relief. Just think of it as a monopod Plus!!
Dec 15, 2013 06:22:49 #
MagicMark wrote:
Until just a few moments ago I just heard of a "Chickenfoot Monopod". I was wondering if any of you UHHer's have used one and if so, what's it like?
I have a Trekpod, the ball head snapped off due to a manufacturers defect. It is ok as a monopod/walking stick but very wobbly and has to be held onto at all times. I would also keep the neck strap from the camera around your neck at all times too.
Dec 15, 2013 07:44:14 #
Bobbee wrote:
Nice refs URLs.
Manfroto makes one and it is slightly pricer but the legs, I believe, fold up into the monopod.
You would not leave your camera unattended on this. Unless it is a small PS. Or you are rich and have backups
While Monopods stop the Y axis they don't help with the x or z axis. This offers some, if not all the relief. Just think of it as a monopod Plus!!
Manfroto makes one and it is slightly pricer but the legs, I believe, fold up into the monopod.
You would not leave your camera unattended on this. Unless it is a small PS. Or you are rich and have backups
While Monopods stop the Y axis they don't help with the x or z axis. This offers some, if not all the relief. Just think of it as a monopod Plus!!
I have had the Manfrotto for 3-4 years,it's a very sturdy piece of kit,the extra stability available with the foot is worth having.However,do not ever leave a camera on it unattended,doesn't take much to blow it over.
Dec 15, 2013 08:05:28 #
Dolmen wrote:
I have had the Manfrotto for 3-4 years,it's a very sturdy piece of kit,the extra stability available with the foot is worth having.However,do not ever leave a camera on it unattended,doesn't take much to blow it over.
Nice to know you like it, thanks, I was looking to buy one.
Dec 15, 2013 09:58:29 #
Hogs, I think the monopod will help only the people who don't have shivering. If you have shivering or not always a tripod will helps you more than a monopod. This is my opinion.
Dec 15, 2013 22:09:58 #
Bobbee wrote:
Nice refs URLs.
Manfroto makes one and it is slightly pricer but the legs, I believe, fold up into the monopod.
You would not leave your camera unattended on this. Unless it is a small PS. Or you are rich and have backups
While Monopods stop the Y axis they don't help with the x or z axis. This offers some, if not all the relief. Just think of it as a monopod Plus!!
Manfroto makes one and it is slightly pricer but the legs, I believe, fold up into the monopod.
You would not leave your camera unattended on this. Unless it is a small PS. Or you are rich and have backups
While Monopods stop the Y axis they don't help with the x or z axis. This offers some, if not all the relief. Just think of it as a monopod Plus!!
I'd rather just have a monopod with a swing-out "thingie" at the bottom to hold down with my foot.
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