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Using a Monopod (1 Viewer)

lmans66

lmans66

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I have found the best way to use a mono-pod, if I can.....is to actually shorten it up and sit down on the ground. By doing so I can better support the mono-pod with my arms and body to avoid any shaking. In addition, many times I get a shot that would not be had since I am shooting from the 'ground to the bird" as opposed to standing up looking at a bird regardless of where it is.

If I can't sit down....I try to support the mono-pod by leaning against a branch, post etc.

A mono-pod alone is great because it is more easily set up than a tri-pod but there will always be some shakes if I only use just the pod 'as is'

Anyone else have thoughts?
 
lmans66 said:
I have found the best way to use a mono-pod, if I can.....is to actually shorten it up and sit down on the ground. By doing so I can better support the mono-pod with my arms and body to avoid any shaking. In addition, many times I get a shot that would not be had since I am shooting from the 'ground to the bird" as opposed to standing up looking at a bird regardless of where it is.

If I can't sit down....I try to support the mono-pod by leaning against a branch, post etc.

A mono-pod alone is great because it is more easily set up than a tri-pod but there will always be some shakes if I only use just the pod 'as is'

Anyone else have thoughts?
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Monopods work even better with a shoulder stock once you get the knack of using it, totally agree that lower is better you can even throw a camo net over yourself very quickly.
Brian
 
lmans66 said:
If I can't sit down....I try to support the mono-pod by leaning against a branch, post etc.
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Try a WalkStool. Lightweight, comfortable, yet strong enough to support me (anybody who's met me will realise that's a significant claim). Lets you take the weight of your legs, use your tripod with the lower section legs closed and adds support to your monopod.

Blimey, you'd think I owned shares in the company rather than being an avid fan.
 
I used to have a stool like that...years ago. It finally broke. Not sure if it was a Walkstool but it sure did the same thing. Lovely product...
 
I use a monopod 90% of the time with the D3 and the 500/4 +1.4x, both standing and sitting and in the hide. I can run faster to the other side of the hide when the peregrine shows up with the monopod. Neil.
 
My monopod's almost constantly attached to my 100-400mm zoom.
I only take it off on arrival at a hide where I prefer the absolute rigidity of a small bean bag.
 
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