Tri/monopod etc

milou · 24-06-2005, 11:31

Off to Switzerland in a few weeks. I already have a sturdy tripod but to be honest, I don't fancy lugging it around. Anyone regularly use a monopod? Or maybe a lightweight tripod - compact I'm thinking of rather than replace my existing one with say a carbon-fibre one. I don't anticipate needing one the whole time I'm away but I just know there'll be that great shot that just needs some support.

Cheers

Edit: idiot! Use the search function ffs! There's a thread just down there all about this

[smilie=s:

The P-Pod Multi-Purpose Monopod looks just the ticket - it has some extra stability, a good load weight and looks nice & portable.

CT · 25-06-2005, 13:39

I got treated to one of these for Fathers Day. I should have it tomorrow so I'll let you know what I think of it. It's purely for portability when I don't want to carry a heavy tripod. It also comes with a carrying shoulder bag.... for 13 quid!!

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...cts_id =99654

IanC_UK · 25-06-2005, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT

I got treated to one of these for Fathers Day. I should have it tomorrow so I'll let you know what I think of it. I've bought it purely for portability when I don't want to carry a heavy tripod. It also comes with a carrying shoulder bag.... for 13 quid!!

http://www.davies-lavery.co.uk/cgi-b...ions/rta04.htm

I think that may be the wrong link CT

CT · 25-06-2005, 13:43

LOL I just clocked it!
Check out this monopod too for 16 quid!

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=99658

milou · 01-07-2005, 14:08

I got a Giotto 5570 p-pod in the end - nice piece of kit

http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/pr...p?ProductID=13

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

IanC_UK · 01-07-2005, 18:04

Excellent pod, I found a brand new Gitzo Explorer 2227 with offset ball head on ebay for a decent discount so will have that Tuesday !

24-06-2005, 11:31	#1 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	Tri/monopod etc Off to Switzerland in a few weeks. I already have a sturdy tripod but to be honest, I don't fancy lugging it around. Anyone regularly use a monopod? Or maybe a lightweight tripod - compact I'm thinking of rather than replace my existing one with say a carbon-fibre one. I don't anticipate needing one the whole time I'm away but I just know there'll be that great shot that just needs some support. Cheers Edit: idiot! Use the search function ffs! There's a thread just down there all about this [smilie=s: The P-Pod Multi-Purpose Monopod looks just the ticket - it has some extra stability, a good load weight and looks nice & portable. __________________ 100% zimmer photoblog

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25-06-2005, 13:39	#2 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I got treated to one of these for Fathers Day. I should have it tomorrow so I'll let you know what I think of it. It's purely for portability when I don't want to carry a heavy tripod. It also comes with a carrying shoulder bag.... for 13 quid!! http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...cts_id =99654

25-06-2005, 13:43	#4 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	LOL I just clocked it! Check out this monopod too for 16 quid! http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=99658

01-07-2005, 14:08	#5 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	I got a Giotto 5570 p-pod in the end - nice piece of kit http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/pr...p?ProductID=13 http://www.firstcall-photographic.co...20Monopod.html

01-07-2005, 18:04	#6 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Excellent pod, I found a brand new Gitzo Explorer 2227 with offset ball head on ebay for a decent discount so will have that Tuesday !