Monopod Question?

[Kevin]

What is a good and cheap Monopod brand that you will recommend? and how much?

How does it work? like, how to fold it up? Can use for night shots for 2s exposure?

 

[Snowcrash]

I want to know too!

 

[ckiang]

Monopods are only helpful for not-too-long exposures, to help stabilize your camera/lens system, etc. It's not a substitute for a good stable tripod.

Our sifu Jed Wee has written an article on it's usage. You can read all about it below:-

http://www.asiaphoto.com/jed/030399mp.htm

Regards
CK

 

[Lensman]

I use a Manfotto monopod. It's max height abt 1.8m, w/o camera. Comes in 2 stages for extension. The knobs can be allen-key tightened, should it become loose later.

Only 2 peeve about it :

there is no quick release mechcanism for it. The screew is direct from the monopod, hence I have buy a taiwanese made quick realease bracket for it.

the unfolded lenght is about 1 m (i think), cannot squeeze into the camera bag, unlike a Gitzo

I have to custom made a bag for it so that I can sling the whole thing when moving about.

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by Lensman
I use a Manfotto monopod. It's max height abt 1.8m, w/o camera. Comes in 2 stages for extension. The knobs can be allen-key tightened, should it become loose later.

Only 2 peeve about it :

there is no quick release mechcanism for it. The screew is direct from the monopod, hence I have buy a taiwanese made quick realease bracket for it.

the unfolded lenght is about 1 m (i think), cannot squeeze into the camera bag, unlike a Gitzo

I have to custom made a bag for it so that I can sling the whole thing when moving about.

Actually, you are supposed to get a ballhead for it. The ballhead will then have its own quick release plate.

Regards
CK

 

[Jed]

Originally posted by ckiang


Actually, you are supposed to get a ballhead for it. The ballhead will then have its own quick release plate.

Regards
CK

That's VERY good advice. Wonder where you got that from? :bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

Seriously, not necessarily a ball head, in fact, a head that allows movement in only one plane is actually preferable.

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by Jed


That's VERY good advice. Wonder where you got that from? :bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

Seriously, not necessarily a ball head, in fact, a head that allows movement in only one plane is actually preferable.

I figured it wouldn't do much good if the camera is fixed in one position and can't pan/tilt/etc.

And a 3 way head is too fiddly.

Hey Jed, maybe you can show us a pic of your monopod technique. Rather difficult to visualize from the article. Heck, should have taken a pic when you showed Red Dawn and myself the other time.

Regards
CK

 

[insanne]

or one with the joy stick head