Monopods (Page 4): The feet on the SIRUI 426S and other SIRUI models ... fold almost flush ..no are totallay detachable in 40 seconds ....

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

The feet on the SIRUI 426S and other SIRUI models ... fold almost flush ..no are totallay detachable in 40 seconds ....

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

By the way .. as walking sticks .., I used 2 SIRUI 426S monopods to walk out of a 15 mile Yosemite hike as my knees had broken down ..the last two hours of a hike down to the valley floor was accomplished with my brothers and mine SIRUI ...they are sure rugged ...

juferavi Loc: Lexington, KY

Check here:
http://www.camfere.com/monopods-accessories-2232/

Dr.Nikon Loc: Honolulu Hawaii

Nice monopod site .. their best has a 34mm dia tube ... the SIRUI starts with a 36mm first tube ...still excellant prices and affordable detachable foldable feet ..
Thnx for posting this site ...

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

joer wrote:

Can't imagine what three feet on a monopod would accomplish other than restrict movement. OTOH a tilt head has real purpose.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

imagemeister wrote:

I use the Manfro 685b one hand adjustable monopod and also now using the Manfro 361 monopod stabilizer - http://www.ebay.com/itm/391693621399?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I can recommend both highly ...the stabilizer does not necessarily have to be used against your shoulder - any part of your main torso can help !

In addition, my forehead facial stabilizers will also help you when using a monopod - or anything for that matter !

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-236741-1.html

Selene03

It never occurred to me to use a monopod with feet, as it seems like it would defeat much of the purpose of the monopod, but in reading this discussion, I wondered if something like the sirui would work in lieu of a tripod in steadying a tilt-shift lens. Has anyone tried this?

SS319

I have a carbon fiber walking/hiking stick which has a camera screw on the top (with screw on knob). I can use the stick when hiking, and if I need it for photography, it is with me. Adjustable from about 3' to 5'.

stenojj wrote:

I've noticed there are monopods out that have 3 feet .

UUUhhhh... how many feet can a monopod have??

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

SS319 wrote:

I have a carbon fiber walking/hiking stick which has a camera screw on the top (with screw on knob). I can use the stick when hiking, and if I need it for photography, it is with me. Adjustable from about 3' to 5'.

UUUhhhh... how many feet can a monopod have??

Let's see, mono means "one" .......yeah, that's it - one (1)

mr. don

if you have a small camera, i would recomend the QSX Versi Pod 2 IT COMES WITH IT,S OWN BALL HEAD. THE BALL HEAD IS MAGNETITC ONE PART SCREWS INTO YOUR CAMERA THE OTHER PART IS ON THE BAL HEAD, THE THREE LEGS SPRED OUT FROM THE BOTTEM, WHEN CLOSED A VELCRO STRAP HOLDS THEM TO THE BODY, THE TOLP HAS A RUBBER COLLAR AND A WRIST STRAP,SO IT CAN BE USED AS A WALKING STICK, GOOD FOR A SMALL BRIDGE CAMERS OR A POINT AND SHOOT.I HAVE USED IT WITH MY DSLR PUT I WOULDNT RECOMEND IT. TRY Trek-Tech i think they have a very simeler product. i got my ball head replace ment from them when i lost my org. i paid well under $100.00 for it ,of corse that was quite a few years ago.

MacUpNorth

The thing Iv'e learned through the years is to learn how to use your equipment to the fullest is to read and practice before taking your stuff out into the field. I might suggest you look at http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Monopod ...and see the instructions for using a monopod. A real cheap monopod with the correct hold can do wonders.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Selene03 wrote:

It never occurred to me to use a monopod with feet, as it seems like it would defeat much of the purpose of the monopod, but in reading this discussion, I wondered if something like the sirui would work in lieu of a tripod in steadying a tilt-shift lens. Has anyone tried this?

The one I have has 3 fold up/down legs that will hold the device upright, however it is not a stable a tripod - it is meant to be hands on.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

My monopod is really a variable length walking stick whose hand piece screws off a tripod sized screw. I have seen three-footed walking sticks that might have removable hand-hold.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

The ways to hold a camera steady are as variable as are the variability of the terrain you are in. There are places where tripods are useless (think steep side hill). There have been times I have used a tree branch. I have a hunch there is no such thing as a universal tool for steadying a camera.

SS319

imagemeister wrote:

Let's see, mono means "one" .......yeah, that's it - one (1)

So if you have a monopod with three feet, would that be a monotripod or a trimonopod