Hiking with tripod
May 13, 2014 12:57:34 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Dump the tripod. Get a monopod. It can double as a walking stick. I put an Oben QR on mine so I don't have to leave the camera attached.
This is the correct answer !
May 13, 2014 13:01:21 #
This is rule #101 for those of us who have seen these camera to tripod links fail "Quite unexpectedly" It was taught to me early on and has saved a camera/lens or 2 for me.
smith934 wrote:
Same here. When it's still on the tripod and over my shoulder, I hold on to the optech strap just in case something 'lets go'.
May 13, 2014 13:05:20 #
imagemeister wrote:
There is no "correct answer", only what is right for each of us. I have a monopod and I use it for sports, etc. It's not right for long exposures as long as a tripod is available.This is the correct answer !
May 13, 2014 13:12:33 #
smith934 wrote:
There is no "correct answer", only what is right for each of us. I have a monopod and I use it for sports, etc. It's not right for long exposures as long as a tripod is available.
That's why I hike with my monopod and use the Image Stabilization while the camera is on the tripod.
May 13, 2014 13:19:56 #
May 13, 2014 13:48:01 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Dump the tripod. Get a monopod. It can double as a walking stick. I put an Oben QR on mine so I don't have to leave the camera attached.
Unless the situation calls for really long exposure times...
May 13, 2014 13:59:54 #
Giugly01 wrote:
Unless the situation calls for really long exposure times...
You can always brace a pod to a tree, rock, fence post, ect. - just sayin - though maybe ultimately, still not as good as a "proper" tripod....with proper technique.
May 13, 2014 14:11:52 #
May 13, 2014 14:17:30 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
imagemeister wrote:
You can always brace a pod to a tree, rock, fence post, ect. - just sayin - though maybe ultimately, still not as good as a "proper" tripod....with proper technique.
hmmm? again this might work but anything over a second would be difficult to hold and for long exposures 5-30 seconds a tripod not monopod would be your only solution. For anyone to say otherwise is adapting to a very unique situation. Whether it is a monopod or tripod depends on the shooting circumstance.
May 13, 2014 14:49:55 #
vjsinkey wrote:
How do you comfortably carry your camera and tripod on a hike?
I do it quite a bit hiking and biking. I have a lightweight (aluminum, kind of flimsy but very lightweight) one that I strap onto the back of my daypack. I also carry a mini-tripod to set up on a rock or whatever happens to be handy.
May 13, 2014 14:56:50 #
If you really what to travel lite, try an old fashion bean bag. Works for most types of travel and hiking photography and does not weigh you down.
May 13, 2014 16:32:04 #
Ka2azman wrote:
People go to Home Depot, Lowell's, Ace Hardware and get pipe insulation and using electrical tape to fasten for the same effect. Or if you want camo, get camo duct tape to apply over it. A lot cheaper. Just saying.
That's my advise as well. I generally put the insulation wraps on 2 of the 3 legs, and wrap with black duct tape. With only 2 legs wrapped, the legs will still fold in all the way. With the legs together and camera attached, the 2 padded legs laying on your shoulder will distribute the weight of pod and camera over enough area to be reasonably comfortable. And it only takes a few seconds to set up for a shot.
If I'm packing in for quite a distance, I carry a backpack that has lashing straps on the bottom, and attach tripod with straps that have quick release buckles. I am also using a monopod some now as well, but the foam padding and pack straps apply to a monopod also.
May 13, 2014 16:33:02 #
I use a heavy rubber band around the bottom of the legs to hold them together and use the tripod as a walking stick when hiking on trails.
May 13, 2014 18:04:15 #
May 13, 2014 21:38:23 #
GrayPlayer
Loc: Granby, Ct.
Use monopod on some hikes tripod on others. For tripod, attach camera, lengthen two legs, place third leg in front or reverse and lengthen just one leg, place that leg in front of shoulder. Padding helps!
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