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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sancho" data-source="post: 3581741" data-attributes="member: 27039">Over the years of obsession I tried Stedistcock, Cullman Shoulder Pod, Monopod, Monopod with foot-brace, chest-pod. None of them provided me with a 'steady' view, but I suppose it depends on the person. I found I could breathe out and hold without breathing in (as in target-shooting), but my heartbeat/pulse would still make the image wobble. The most portable, mobile set-up I could find was an angled ED50 with a light tripod (Slik Video-Sprint). Very light, pops in a shoulder-bag, sets up in seconds, steadier and lower than a straight version. But best of luck with whatever option you choose!   Of course there's always the new Opticron hand-scope with Image Stabilisation!</blockquote>