Monopods

[secretagent82]

I just got a monopod free with a new camera bag. It is a manfrotto 790. I've only ever used a tripod before....does anybody have any hints and tips for using a monopod?

The actually monopod itself comes with only safety instructions, no tips on using it.

Any help much appreciated,

L

[viper_biker]

You will need a head for it (most prefer a ball head) and it's good for things like motorsport, especially if your camera is gripped and has a heavy lense. It can be used in a similar way to a mono-pod but a bit more manouverable.

[neil_g]

its essentially a stable base for heavy lenses really. tbh i used mine once and opted for handheld instead, but then my biggest lens is a 70-200.

[secretagent82]

I'll be using it on holiday mainly for landscape shots....I'm just not sure whether it will be more hassle than it's actually worth!!

L

[andrewc]

Not much use for landscapes, Tripod or handheld really.

[C&C]

Some tips on using a monopod here:

http://www.outdooreyes.com/photo5.php3

[Naboo32]

Some tips on using a monopod here:

http://www.outdooreyes.com/photo5.php3

:) Cool!

It'd never occured to me that there are so many diferent ways to stabilise a monopod. I generally only use mine in situations where I can lean it at a steep angle against something else (a railing when in town, or a tree in the country), because I wasn't getting sharp shots when using it in "Position 1". In fact, it's been left at home a lot recently and I've gone back to just "hand held with VR" :|. Now I'm tempted to go and give it another go :D.

Thanks for the link :).

[Alzibiff]

You will need a head for it (most prefer a ball head)

Not me! I simply screw it to the foot on my lenses for football and cricket anyway.

Alan