Monopod advice

I have http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967703-REG/benro_a48tbs4_a48t_classic_aluminum_monopod_s4.html that I use when traveling. I also keep it in my car in the event I need a shot and don't have my tripod.

While I prefer a tripod, this monopod is decent and gets the job done. But panning and tilting is a bit tricky, even with the three feet extended. And keeping it steady in the wind is near impossible.

But in a pinch, it is better than leaning up against a pole to try and get a steady shot.

There are tripods that one leg can be converted to monopod. I now keep my tripod at home. My shoulder pack only has a couple lenses, A BEAN BAG (never leave home without it), and a Goby gorilla pod. (getting old to carry so much stuff so now I travel light).

Cine,

"A BEAN BAG" Very good indeed.

Marbury,

Just buy one and test it yourself. If you satisfy, OK...
BTW you have your EU consumer rights to return product which you don't like to the online-shop. You have no risk, almost..

ODesign

Your Monopod is too expensive for him. :D

Here is a good example of a "tripod/monopod" :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-Carbon-Fiber-Digital-Camera-SLR-Tripod-Monopod-And-Ball-Head-Professional-/200722969318?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item2ebc0572e6

Cinecameratv - Thanks, a good compromise to have one that does both. Not a bad price too. I do have a very good heavy duty ball head tripod but far too impractical for "run and gun" as they say. Yes, I also used to carry a beanbag with me. Must make one again. Old sock filled with small pulses.

monopod advice: get a tripod.

you can tie a string to a small screw, and screw the string into your camera, and then step on the string, pull it taught, and you will be able to restrict the movement on the vertical axis.

bestbuy has a tripod for around $100 that has a monopod on it, which I have been using.

"Serious film makers use monopods. Tripods are cumbersome but ok for stills photography."

Are you going to be using a monopod exclusively instead of a tripod? If that's the case follow dapoopta's advice above. But in all seriousness yes tripods can be heavy and cumbersome, I curse mine every time I go out of the house but it gets the job done and it gets it done well, which is most important.

Remember there's A LOT of competition so don't take half measures otherwise you'll never be able to stand out amongst all the noise here.

I use this one with great success. It's really worth the price.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/737980-REG/Manfrotto_561BHDV_1_Fluid_Video_Monopod_W_Head.html

At last, someone who uses one and rates it. By the time you set up a tripod you could have missed the vital window. I would always use them for lanscape photography but nobody has given me a good example of why a monopod will not do the job when it has proved to be steady.

This guy says it's essential for most of his film making and he is a pro. Skip to 16:35



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