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sk8ter20art
Joined: 06 Jun 2005
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Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:00 pm
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I have a tri-pod for my camera, still working on my free-handed shots. I was at the store the other day and was looking at a mono-pod.
My question is, Are mono-pods worth the $30 bucks.
I see them as bieng easier to travel with, but what are the other advantages/dis-advatages to using one. |
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varius
Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Posts: 4557
Location: Bietigheim - Bissingen, Germany
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:08 am
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I have never seen a monopod for $30 that was worth the money. They are usually not stable/long/versatile/sturdy enough. Mine cost about $100 and I don't regret spending that money. It is strong enough at full length to carry me (and I'm a heavy person).
Advantages:
- Weight
- Works great as walking stick
- Works great in moving crowds
- Works nicely on highly uneven ground
- Can be used as quarterstaff in unsecure areas. ;-)
- You buy a real good one and it will last you for decades.
Disadvantages:
- Missing two legs. ;-)
- Completely different shooting technique (learning curve!)
- Doesn't work for long exposure (but much better than hand held)
- Can't be used with cable release/mirror lock (well it can, but it doesn't have the advantages that would have on a tripod) |
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Bmaintz
Joined: 24 Nov 2004
Posts: 398
Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:56 am
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| varius wrote: | I have never seen a monopod for $30 that was worth the money. They are usually not stable/long/versatile/sturdy enough. Mine cost about $100 and I don't regret spending that money. It is strong enough at full length to carry me (and I'm a heavy person).
Advantages:
- Weight
- Works great as walking stick
- Works great in moving crowds
- Works nicely on highly uneven ground
- Can be used as quarterstaff in unsecure areas. ;-)
- You buy a real good one and it will last you for decades.
Disadvantages:
- Missing two legs. ;-)
- Completely different shooting technique (learning curve!)
- Doesn't work for long exposure (but much better than hand held)
- Can't be used with cable release/mirror lock (well it can, but it doesn't have the advantages that would have on a tripod) |
Which Make & Model would you recomend, just bought a cheapie for a cruise but want to buy a Good one later... I shoot a Canon 20D with 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (close to 4 pounds)... |
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varius
Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Posts: 4557
Location: Bietigheim - Bissingen, Germany
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:26 am
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I have a Manfrotto 680B - there are better monopods out there, but that was the best I could afford and I'm happy with it. |
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Bmaintz
Joined: 24 Nov 2004
Posts: 398
Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:43 am
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Thanks, will look into one... |
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sk8ter20art
Joined: 06 Jun 2005
Posts: 376
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:53 am
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ive seen one in a magazine that is three in one monopod/walking stick/and also has 3 small tripod legs(12inchs long). I thought it was a gimmick because it was about $150.
The only thing i could think of is that the monopod helps keep your camera at a steady height, because it still can lean and turn if your not steady. I have tried using my tripod as a mono-pod because i did not have enough space to set it up, and it was still hard to keep steady(but easier that freehand). |
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dananoah
Joined: 10 Dec 2004
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:48 pm
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The only Monopod I can recommend and currently use is the Sunpak Versipod 2.
Basicly its a walking stick, Monopod and tripod. At the bottom of the monopod are 3 legs that transforms it into a tripod.
It comes with a Magnet Ballhead, but I found it was not sturdy enough for a DSLR so I bought a Manfrotto ballhead to replace the one that comes with it.
There are other Monopds that have tripod legs, but the Sunpak was cheaper. |
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