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| Author: | trigen_killer [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | monopods |
I haven't got a monopod and I've never used one. Although I have scanned the Internet, I can't find good solid advice on choosing one. I know that they are relatively simple and even the Manfrotto ones are not too expensive at all, so what sort of price range is fair for a monopod? Do you get more for your money for the dearer ones, or are they simply lighter for example? Adding the cost of a head can significantly increase the cost, so this is an excellent buy. Clicky Does anyone have any thoughts- the less obvious things that you've learnt from experience? |
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| Author: | onemac [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
This would be ok for a compact camera or similar. If you've got a DSLR, especially with a grip then add a hefty lens (28-135 eg), would you trust that free head you get with the monopod? I've got this (clicky) and the Manfrotto 488RC2 ball head but there again I've got a 100-400 L IS lens to consider as well as the camera and grip. Al |
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| Author: | EddArmitage [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
I bolt my camera straight onto the top of one of these Edd |
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| Author: | trigen_killer [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:19 am ] | |||||||||
| Post subject: | Re: monopods | |||||||||
There's an excellent point. The monopod is rated at 10kg, but now I've found the head specs, it is only rated at 2.5kg Ruling out the free head, I can start looking at different models. |
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| Author: | belchingmatt [ Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
It weighs a bit more, but you could use a normal tripod with just one leg extended. 
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| Author: | veato [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
I noticed at the weekend that one of the photo magazines is giving a Manfrotto monopod away to new subscribers. I didnt look into it though so thats as much as I know. |
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| Author: | gavomatic57 [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
I already have a manfrotto tripod, so a manfrotto monopod would be the obvious choice as I can use the same head. If you have a tripod with a detachable head, may be worth seeing what the manufacturer does in single-legged versions... |
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| Author: | belchingmatt [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
I have a Giotto/Manfrotto head/tripod combination (can't remember which is which) so there should be a decent amount of cross compatability. Then again for all I know they could be the same company, but at the end of the day if they are functional, compatable and value then that ticks all of my boxes. |
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| Author: | davrosG5 [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
Provided they use standard 3/8" or 1/4" threads (I think they are the correct standard thread sizes) it shouldn't matter which combination of head and tri/monopod you have. Some manufacturers may provide a few extra bells and whistles if you pair up their own kit but general compatibility shouldn't be affected. As an aside, what do you use a monopod for (as opposed to a tripod)? I can it being useful to gain height or see over a wall (using a remote release of some sort). Is that it or are there numerous other uses I'm missing here? |
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| Author: | EddArmitage [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:05 pm ] | |||||||||
| Post subject: | Re: monopods | |||||||||
Stability when portability is an issue, or when you need to move whilst taking the shot. Panning during motorsports events, for example. |
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| Author: | belchingmatt [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:20 pm ] | ||||||||||||||||||
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I've seen a few museums and galleries that say tripods are not allowed to be used. Using a monopod and therefore less floor area, you could get around the ban and still have the stability for no flash photography that these buildings also require. |
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| Author: | paulzolo [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: monopods |
You might want to try this: http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Tripod/ |
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