Gimbal on a monopod—insanity?
Jul 2, 2018 11:16:18 #
Jul 2, 2018 11:16:48 #
rmalarz wrote:
Ben, I wouldn't declare it insanity. However, I would consider using a gimbal head, especially on a monopod as bordering on insanity, or at least poor judgement.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks, Bob, I always value your sage advice.
Ben
Jul 2, 2018 11:17:18 #
chris100849 wrote:
That is the exact set up I use, mostly shot baseball games. I am very pleased with the results. Give it a try, you really don't have anything to lose. If you like it, great. If you don't , who cares?
Thanks, Chris.
Jul 2, 2018 11:17:38 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
I generally go to the ballpark with my 70-300 len... (show quote)
Your idea is one that needs to be very well worked out BEFORE you go out and apply it. Set it up and use it around your home or office. Only when you try something for yourself will you ever know whether or not it is viable. Why ask others to figure out if your idea works? It is a poor craftsman who works from opinions of others.
Jul 2, 2018 11:17:48 #
imagemeister wrote:
Not insane at all - since you already have the gimbal try it ! - For following action on a monopod, I really like using a video fluid head - a reasonably in-expensive one. 
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Thanks for the suggestion.
Jul 2, 2018 11:18:23 #
fotobyferg wrote:
Guess I’m crazy by UHH standards. I used a mono/gimbal combo with my 150-600 lens and got nice shots in Africa and Galapagos. I couldn’t imagine dragging a tripod around on those trips.
Thanks for the other perspective.
Jul 2, 2018 11:19:18 #
clickety wrote:
This only applies if and when the photographer is able to and has unobstructed space to move in all directions around the axis of the monopod. Being seated (as at a ballpark), being on unstable/unsafe footing, having mobility limitations or physical impairments all will prevent timely, proper composition if limited to a single axis monopod head.
That's a fair point. Thank you.
Jul 2, 2018 11:21:34 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Be careful. Some stadiums have changed the rules ... (show quote)
This is a AAA team, and I have used the monopod there for years. I think I have also used it at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and I've definitely used it at Phillies spring training games. But I do appreciate the heads up.
Jul 2, 2018 11:22:12 #
RonBoyd wrote:
Cool. Thank you.
Jul 2, 2018 12:12:53 #
RonBoyd wrote:
Exactly the same video I watched before making my purchase decision.
Jul 2, 2018 12:41:42 #
fotobyferg wrote:
Guess I’m crazy by UHH standards. I used a mono/gimbal combo with my 150-600 lens and got nice shots in Africa and Galapagos. I couldn’t imagine dragging a tripod around on those trips.
Yep, it goes to show how wrong people can be when making pronouncements on what they have not tried.
Jul 2, 2018 12:49:05 #
jeryh wrote:
I think you would negate the whole purpose of a gimbal head by attempting to use it on amonopod! By all means try it on a TRIPOD, but I think you would be sorely disappointed trying to use it otherwise ! And severely out of pocket .....
You should try it before deciding. It works fine (with gimbal or ball) as a measure which offers significant steadying without the often-impossible use of a tripod.
Jul 2, 2018 12:54:58 #
Rab-Eye wrote:
Yeah, I think a gimbal would be very awkward on a monopod, but even more awkward would be a gimbal for the 200-500 (a gimbal is meant for large lenses)!I generally go to the ballpark with my 70-300 len... (show quote)
Jul 2, 2018 13:14:22 #
RonBoyd wrote:
That's very interesting. I've never seen a gimbal with the camera mounted on the side, not the bottom. Is that unique to the Tomahawk?
Jul 2, 2018 13:16:03 #
bcrawf wrote:
Yep, it goes to show how wrong people can be when making pronouncements on what they have not tried.
Or personal preferences vary widely.
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