Monopod -- Carbon or Aluminum?
Oct 9, 2015 09:31:56 #
Apart from a few ounces of weight, what are the reasons for going with Carbon instead of aluminum in a monopod?
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
Oct 9, 2015 09:37:04 #
One good this is with carbon you're not carrying around a lightning rod that's grounded.
Oct 9, 2015 09:38:34 #
Also metal tripods bacome extrememly cold in winter months, carbon fibre much less so
Oct 9, 2015 10:02:56 #
WayneT wrote:
One good this is with carbon you're not carrying around a lightning rod that's grounded.
I believe carbon is a good conductor of lightning
Oct 9, 2015 10:15:26 #
There are a variety of very good camera capable walking staffs -- some with a variety of other interesting emergency uses. Virtually any material. Might be worth your while to look.
Oct 9, 2015 12:36:10 #
KenProspero wrote:
Apart from a few ounces of weight, what are the reasons for going with Carbon instead of aluminum in a monopod?
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
Aside from the weight advantage there are really very few differences, and they are minimal. Do you want to carry 2 pounds for $80 or 1 pound for $150? That's basically the real question. The difference in stability and vibration reduction in monopods is virtually non-existent.
Oct 10, 2015 06:19:35 #
Oct 10, 2015 06:26:15 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
I believe carbon is a good conductor of lightning
Amorphous carbon is a conductor; crystalline is not. Carbon is generally considered a semi conductor. Nano tubes are generally treated with graphene to make carbon a reasonable conductor. So a carbon graphite mono pod is conductive, while plain old carbon tubes are poor conductors. If carbon tubing is spec'd as IMG or HMG the tubing will be conductive because of the addition of graphite.
Oct 10, 2015 07:15:44 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
KenProspero wrote:
Apart from a few ounces of weight, what are the reasons for going with Carbon instead of aluminum in a monopod?
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
Whenever I shoot in very cold conditions, the Carbon is less cold to hold.
Oct 10, 2015 07:51:41 #
hj
Loc: Florida
One question. Why would one have expensive equipment out in a storm with lightning?
WayneT wrote:
One good this is with carbon you're not carrying around a lightning rod that's grounded.
Oct 10, 2015 07:54:20 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Aside from the weight advantage there are really very few differences, and they are minimal. Do you want to carry 2 pounds for $80 or 1 pound for $150? That's basically the real question. The difference in stability and vibration reduction in monopods is virtually non-existent.
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Oct 10, 2015 08:01:35 #
KenProspero wrote:
Apart from a few ounces of weight, what are the reasons for going with Carbon instead of aluminum in a monopod?
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
I assume that the vibration issue is less significant than with a tripod (if it's even a practical consideration with a monopod).
If they have the same features the material is irrelevant.
Oct 10, 2015 09:27:09 #
I having been shooting for a semi-pro football league and I was using a carbon monopod for the last two years. During a game I was shooting from the sidelines and a play was run right by me. The players ran in my direction and I had enough time to cove up. One of the players kicked the monopod and broke off the bottom section of the unit. Since then I have switched to an all aluminum monopod. I am now using the OPTEKA M900 for shooting the games. So far so good but it really hasn't been put to the test yet, if you know what I mean?
Oct 10, 2015 09:43:59 #
hj wrote:
One question. Why would one have expensive equipment out in a storm with lightning?
Aluminum and carbon are both conductors.
Oct 10, 2015 09:45:41 #
Brooklyn-Camera wrote:
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