Tri/monopod etc [Archive] - Talk Photography

milou

24-06-2005, 10:31

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.

25-06-2005, 12:39

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!! :shock:

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=996 54

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/images/enlarged/prod_88786.jpg

IanC_UK

25-06-2005, 12:41

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!! :shock:

http://www.davies-lavery.co.uk/cgi-bin/dlpage.pl?p=/news/publications/rta04.htm

I think that may be the wrong link CT ;)

25-06-2005, 12:43

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

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=99658

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/images/enlarged/prod_99658.jpg

milou

01-07-2005, 13:08

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

http://www.giottos.com/eng_public/products_product_variation.asp?ProductID=13

http://www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk/pp/Camera%20Accessories/Tripods,%20Releases%20and%20Straps/Giottos%20P-Pod%205570%20Multi%20Monopod.html

IanC_UK

01-07-2005, 17:04

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 ! :)