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Monopod? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Ryan
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Andrew Rowlands
Well-known member
Hi Ryan,
It's probably about speed and focal length - 'sports' - type photography (quick reactions and a medium/long lens - 135-500 in 35mm terms); not good for the 'wait and see' shots. If you have one - try it (collapsed) set into your vest/jacket pocket!
Andy.
It's probably about speed and focal length - 'sports' - type photography (quick reactions and a medium/long lens - 135-500 in 35mm terms); not good for the 'wait and see' shots. If you have one - try it (collapsed) set into your vest/jacket pocket!
Andy.
yellow_belly
Bird Watcher
Hi Ryan - I think I read somewhere that a monopod will give you the equivalent over handholding of 2 stops, so if your shutter showed 1/60 as far as camera shake goes it would be like shooting at 1/250, a tripod obviously gives you a lottttt more.
A monopod is less clumbersome and more 'ready' than a tripod so is used more where there isnt space for a tripod or you would not have time to errect one or want to carry one.
Terry
A monopod is less clumbersome and more 'ready' than a tripod so is used more where there isnt space for a tripod or you would not have time to errect one or want to carry one.
Terry
pluvanut
DOCG
Camera/Scope Support
Hi Ryan,
Agree with Satrow, its all about focal length and shutter speed. There are no absolutes - just what will go on the day/film etc. Upside is that you may just grab something you would have missed; downside? some will be failures, so what else is new?
Its surprising how often there is something around to brace against, which helps a lot, but it takes a little while to get into that way of thinking.
Have a look at Gitzo Monotrek = telescopic walking pole with a small b&s head for the camera (or scope), though its usually best to clamp the head and tilt the 'pod to aim if possible; very light and handy for long walks, limitations accepted.
Better than above:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=6551
Ryan said:
Hi Ryan,
Agree with Satrow, its all about focal length and shutter speed. There are no absolutes - just what will go on the day/film etc. Upside is that you may just grab something you would have missed; downside? some will be failures, so what else is new?
Its surprising how often there is something around to brace against, which helps a lot, but it takes a little while to get into that way of thinking.
Have a look at Gitzo Monotrek = telescopic walking pole with a small b&s head for the camera (or scope), though its usually best to clamp the head and tilt the 'pod to aim if possible; very light and handy for long walks, limitations accepted.
Better than above:
http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=6551
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