Any Monopod tips?

Matty · 24-08-2005, 18:21

I bought a monopod today(jessops, £13.....STOP LAUGHING!)

any tips for succesful monopod use?

***Steve*** · 24-08-2005, 18:26

Err buy a proper one

fingerz · 24-08-2005, 18:29

1) Use monopod to poke other photographers out the way.

2) Set up tripod and take the shot that no-one else got.

3) Go home and sell shot for millions of pounds.

GfK · 24-08-2005, 18:34

Quote:

any tips for succesful monopod use?

Yes. Don't let go of it.

***Steve*** · 24-08-2005, 18:36

You can see where this thread is going :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :naughty:

Matty · 24-08-2005, 18:44

i was kind of hoping for some slightly more sensible replies, but i can see that im not going to get any!

How can monopods be that different between price groups?? i can see the benifits of expensive tripods, but i cant really see where an expensive monopod has advantages

milou · 24-08-2005, 19:32

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/tutorials/monopods/ - quite old but that's due to the paucity of information sourced via Google.

I bought a Giotto monopod:

http://www.firstcall-photographic.co...20Monopod.html

Beautifully engineered, strong and contains three graphic arms that attached to either the base or head for alleged additional stability. However, whilst theoretically these arms should ensure additional support, they are rather a pain to set up. As a straightforward base, it's adequate so long as it's not windy or a decent zoom is used.

I used mine recently in Switzerland and it was used more as a walking stick with the camera being supported by alternative means, e.g. fences, walls etc.

Hope it helps.

IanC_UK · 24-08-2005, 19:53

The main difference between cheap and expensive mono and tripods is the weight, construction, rigidity etc, i have a really rather cheap tripod, and a really rather expensive one, the expensive one doesnt wobble when its set up, the cheap one does ! the joints etc are so much better on the Gitzo ! I expect that would be the same on a monopod ! Try setting it up at full height with your biggest lens on and see how sturdy it is, if its enough for you then there shouldnt be a problem, only problem may come when you get a heavier lens !

Sorry cant help with the hints etc as i have never used a monopod, in fact have only ever seen one in a shop !

Matty · 24-08-2005, 20:30

thanks guys

will look at the links later, need to watch a film now....

24-08-2005, 20:48

Call me stupid (I know you will), but why hasn't anyone cornered the market for a joint monopod / walking stick?

Marvelously handing things while out on a jolly jaunt with your camera (walking sticks), and it would be doubly handy if they could double up as a monopod.

Obviously I'm talking proper outdoor walking sticks, not one that has been swiped from the local bus stop outside morrisons.

Bachs · 24-08-2005, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by EosD

I bought a monopod today(jessops, £13.....STOP LAUGHING!)

any tips for succesful monopod use?

Mines much better than yours...I bought one yesterday from Maplins £19.99

Used it for the first time today...very useful and convenient and at first preview the pics look great, bearing in mind how windy it was today and I was on the coast!

Steep · 24-08-2005, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

Call me stupid (I know you will), but why hasn't anyone cornered the market for a joint monopod / walking stick?

Marvelously handing things while out on a jolly jaunt with your camera (walking sticks), and it would be doubly handy if they could double up as a monopod.

Obviously I'm talking proper outdoor walking sticks, not one that has been swiped from the local bus stop outside morrisons.

you mean like.....

....tadaaa....

http://www.countrysupplies.com/produ...t%2D289%2D3569

McMav · 25-08-2005, 14:04

Yup loads about that are combo walking pole/ monopod.

Leki also springs to mind. Now wishing I had got that one rather then the trekkings ones I got

Liberalis · 25-08-2005, 14:46

Use a monopod in landscape mode for sports, then switch to portait mode and knock out 4 other photographers stood next to you ... I did it, such a laugh.

{Evil giggle}

stevegreen · 25-08-2005, 14:59

There is a decent article here on how best to use one.

ppuga · 25-08-2005, 16:51

...i've never used one...

Matty · 25-08-2005, 18:12

Cheers Steve i will look at that..

milou · 28-08-2005, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevegreen

There is a decent article here on how best to use one.

Good find - cheers

/delays selling impulse purchase

Rich · 01-09-2005, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by GfK

Yes. Don't let go of it.

Haha! I nearly choked when i read that :lol:

24-08-2005, 18:21	#1 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	Any Monopod tips? I bought a monopod today(jessops, £13.....STOP LAUGHING!) any tips for succesful monopod use?

24-08-2005, 19:32	#7 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/tutorials/monopods/ - quite old but that's due to the paucity of information sourced via Google. I bought a Giotto monopod: http://www.firstcall-photographic.co...20Monopod.html Beautifully engineered, strong and contains three graphic arms that attached to either the base or head for alleged additional stability. However, whilst theoretically these arms should ensure additional support, they are rather a pain to set up. As a straightforward base, it's adequate so long as it's not windy or a decent zoom is used. I used mine recently in Switzerland and it was used more as a walking stick with the camera being supported by alternative means, e.g. fences, walls etc. Hope it helps. __________________ 100% zimmer photoblog

24-08-2005, 19:53	#8 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	The main difference between cheap and expensive mono and tripods is the weight, construction, rigidity etc, i have a really rather cheap tripod, and a really rather expensive one, the expensive one doesnt wobble when its set up, the cheap one does ! the joints etc are so much better on the Gitzo ! I expect that would be the same on a monopod ! Try setting it up at full height with your biggest lens on and see how sturdy it is, if its enough for you then there shouldnt be a problem, only problem may come when you get a heavier lens ! Sorry cant help with the hints etc as i have never used a monopod, in fact have only ever seen one in a shop ! __________________ Some of my pictures.

24-08-2005, 18:26	#2 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	Err buy a proper one

24-08-2005, 18:29	#3 (permalink)
fingerz Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 790	1) Use monopod to poke other photographers out the way. 2) Set up tripod and take the shot that no-one else got. 3) Go home and sell shot for millions of pounds.

24-08-2005, 18:36	#5 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,158	You can see where this thread is going :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :naughty:

24-08-2005, 18:44	#6 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i was kind of hoping for some slightly more sensible replies, but i can see that im not going to get any! How can monopods be that different between price groups?? i can see the benifits of expensive tripods, but i cant really see where an expensive monopod has advantages

24-08-2005, 20:30	#9 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	thanks guys will look at the links later, need to watch a film now....

24-08-2005, 20:48	#10 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Call me stupid (I know you will), but why hasn't anyone cornered the market for a joint monopod / walking stick? Marvelously handing things while out on a jolly jaunt with your camera (walking sticks), and it would be doubly handy if they could double up as a monopod. Obviously I'm talking proper outdoor walking sticks, not one that has been swiped from the local bus stop outside morrisons.

25-08-2005, 14:04	#13 (permalink)
McMav Quite Chatty Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bishopton Posts: 81	Yup loads about that are combo walking pole/ monopod. Leki also springs to mind. Now wishing I had got that one rather then the trekkings ones I got

25-08-2005, 14:46	#14 (permalink)
Liberalis Been here a while Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 381	Use a monopod in landscape mode for sports, then switch to portait mode and knock out 4 other photographers stood next to you ... I did it, such a laugh. {Evil giggle}

25-08-2005, 14:59	#15 (permalink)
stevegreen Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shropshire Posts: 212	There is a decent article here on how best to use one.

25-08-2005, 16:51	#16 (permalink)
ppuga Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: México City, México. Posts: 290	...i've never used one...

25-08-2005, 18:12	#17 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	Cheers Steve i will look at that..