hand shaking - monopod
Aug 29, 2019 17:55:26 #
maryo
Loc: Santa fe
After reading all this and looking at the hand held stabilizer I decided to get a monopod. Any suggestions for a monopod?
Aug 29, 2019 18:48:15 #
I've used the basic monopods offered on Amazon in the $10-20 range w excellent results - a ball head quick release is also available there.
These are lightweight, but since I use them by placing them in my camera bag, I never extend them much
These are lightweight, but since I use them by placing them in my camera bag, I never extend them much
Aug 29, 2019 19:09:05 #
maryo wrote:
After reading all this and looking at the hand held stabilizer I decided to get a monopod. Any suggestions for a monopod?
Carbon fiber with a decent monopod head. Look at Manfrotto, Benro, Sirui, etc.
https://techybeasts.com/best-carbon-fiber-monopods/
Aug 29, 2019 20:10:42 #
Same suggestion made previously, but on the monopod side of things. MeFoto makes fine lightweight monopods, both in alloy aluminum and in carbon fiber. Great features, as you will discover for yourself when you visit their website. I own and frequently use one of the aluminum models. I am not a paid endorser, if I recommend something or a particular vendor it is because I have personally used them or because I have close contact with folks who have. /Ralph
Aug 29, 2019 20:37:53 #
maryo wrote:
After reading all this and looking at the hand held stabilizer I decided to get a monopod. Any suggestions for a monopod?
What is a "hand held stabilizer" ?? Thanks .....
Here is the small monopod that I recommend for you - the base can be held against your body/chest. You can get a tilt head instead of the ball if desired - I would use it with a tilt head.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sirui-Table-Top-Mini-Tripod-Ball-Head-Kit-Aluminum-Magnesium-Black-3T-35K/362622529869?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
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Aug 30, 2019 08:13:35 #
It is important to get a quick release head so that you can remove the camera quickly to prevent the temptation to carry the camera from site to site on the monopod. This can damage the camera. What ever head you get make sure it will let you move/align the camera up and down.
Aug 30, 2019 08:23:02 #
Aug 30, 2019 08:35:48 #
maryo wrote:
After reading all this and looking at the hand held stabilizer I decided to get a monopod. Any suggestions for a monopod?
Regardless of what brand you decide to buy, I would recommend a monopod with the extendable feet on the bottom. Also, again because of the shaking I would recommend a heavier monopod which will reduce some of the shakiness. I use a Benfroto with a video head which I find excellent. The video head is a little easier to use than a ball head and you can get smoother pans with it.
Aug 30, 2019 11:13:23 #
Here is my contrary advice: a tripod instead. Why? Because if you are already unsteady, a monopod removes only the vertical movement and not the front to back and right to left. Before you make any monopod a keeper, you might want to shoot a lot with it to make sure it accomplishes what you want.
I am sorry that your health is cutting into your hobby and hope you still have many, many more frames ahead.
I am sorry that your health is cutting into your hobby and hope you still have many, many more frames ahead.
Aug 30, 2019 11:38:01 #
Aug 30, 2019 12:36:04 #
imagemeister wrote:
What is a "hand held stabilizer" ?? Thanks .....
Here is the small monopod that I recommend for you - the base can be held against your body/chest. You can get a tilt head instead of the ball if desired - I would use it with a tilt head.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sirui-Table-Top-Mini-Tripod-Ball-Head-Kit-Aluminum-Magnesium-Black-3T-35K/362622529869?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
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Here is the small monopod that I recommend for you - the base can be held against your body/chest. You can get a tilt head instead of the ball if desired - I would use it with a tilt head.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sirui-Table-Top-Mini-Tripod-Ball-Head-Kit-Aluminum-Magnesium-Black-3T-35K/362622529869?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
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I have owned one of these small, Sirui table tops and sold it in favor of the RRS tabletop version and, alternatively, the Arca-Swiss quick release compatible MeFoto monopod with an RRS ball head.
Aug 30, 2019 15:03:43 #
I recently attended a wedding being photographed by several photogs. One of them was shooting a video camera on a handheld power gimbal like device stabilized by several gyros. Perhaps that is what a "Hand held stabilizer. I assume it must be expensive since she said she had to budget in order to afford to rent it for the day.
Aug 30, 2019 15:04:03 #
I recently attended a wedding being photographed by several photogs. One of them was shooting a video camera on a handheld power gimbal like device stabilized by several gyros. Perhaps that is what a "Hand held stabilizer. I assume it must be expensive since she said she had to budget in order to afford to rent it for the day.
Aug 30, 2019 15:06:47 #
At times I have problems with shakiness so purchased a mono pod. I found it did absolutely nothing to stabilize my shaky hands. I have dug out my old Bogen tripod and use a remote.
Aug 30, 2019 16:14:10 #
With the Hand-Held-Helper I use the Manfrotto MMCOMPACT-BK (SN/T0096406) and a Promaster ball head code 4876. I like the compact monopod because its, lighter weight, folds short and fits in my camera backpack. I have gone through airport security any times with no problems. I think both of these items are available on Amazon. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. coolcamersgadgets@gmail.com
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