Monopod Advice
Mar 4, 2012 08:01:03 #
I am considering a monopod for my 60D and long lens (500mm). Birding. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheapie? Criteria for purchase? Height? Manufacturers to consider or avoid?
Thank in advance for the expert advice.
Dan
Thank in advance for the expert advice.
Dan
Mar 4, 2012 09:03:39 #
Mono's are OK for birds on the ground, but for birds in flight it is worthless. Tridod with a ball head or gimbal head would be needed. Or use OS and hand-hold, thats my solution.
Mar 4, 2012 09:24:31 #
You could use a monopod if the head would swivel, and the photographer can move, otherwise due as MT Shooter says. He gives good advice. :D
Mar 5, 2012 07:03:14 #
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Loc: S.W.Florida
I go hand held for birds unless perched.Rest of time almost always use a cheapie monopod,often leaning it against something so it is near as steady as a tripod.Have a tripod,sets in closet.
Mar 5, 2012 07:55:22 #
Mar 5, 2012 08:42:36 #
I recently purchased a Monfroto 680B along with their ball head as an add-on accessory. Very fine quality. The Manfroto has a similar model that has a tripod like device built-in, that folds into the bottom tube of the device when not needed.
Looks like a stick figure with three legs.
Adorama has it. Check it out there, if you like.
Looks like a stick figure with three legs.
Adorama has it. Check it out there, if you like.
Mar 5, 2012 10:41:29 #
look at the swiss made Monostat it has a broad based swivel foot and I use it for BIF with no problems
http://www.monostat.com/E/index.php
http://www.monostat.com/E/index.php
Mar 5, 2012 17:24:45 #
Make sure you get one that is tall enough, stooping over to get every shot will spoil you fun.
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