Would a mono pod (walking stick with a screw end) be a good alternative to using a tripod?Thx
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I use a monopod. It carries the weight of the binoculars, allowing you to focus while only having to hold the horizontal position steady. I prefer this solution to the tripod.
2011150
The link did not work. If it helps, I can mount my Point and Shoot, as well as my Canon SX50 on it. I can't for the life of me think of why you would want to mount your IPad on a Monopod. GOOD LUCK.
1041126
SIRUI makes several models of monopod that include the tri-claw base as you called it, so there are options for you. That style of base wasn't as important as potentially being able to use this as a walking stick/camera stabilizer. None of those others retract down to the small size as this one for packablity though, so I bought this one. Can't wait to get it!
2103907
Yes - it's designed to be attached to a *tripod* or perhaps you'd use a Mono-pod, as I have occasionally. There's a ZOOM "Bundle" available that includes a *tripod*, however you may want to supplant it with yet another TALL tripod sometimes.
2222906
It would be very helpful to have a camera mount head that allows for vertical up-and-down focusing. I already had a spare camera mount head that I attached to the monopod.
2222901
I elected to put an Arca-Swiss compatible clamp atop the mono-pod to make it easier to quickly change camera bodies and lenses. You might want to put a ballhead or other device, but it will work directly with the tripod mount on the bottom of your camera
558209
This is for selfies and walking self video type stuff. A mono pod is much heavier and would be hard to hold at arms length with a camera attached. This is for things like a point and shoot or gopro camera.
1491215
a monopod is used to steady the camera. It's an extender pole. The camera is still in a relatively normal position. I guess you could set the timer on the camera and use it to take selfies with.
1179540
pretty much....The idea of the monopod is more of a steadying device for the trail rather than a stationary device like a tripod. You can adjust the camera via the ball, but if you are intending to spend a lot of time setting up a shot you might as well get a tripod.
768261
This will work with both tripod and monopod, I have both and it mounts well, and works well with both.
1323778
Hi! I would suggest you use a monopod made for DSLR cameras, this most likely would not cut it....
1164078
Yes, it will work fine. I commented on a response but I want this to be seen for others as well; It's all about careful positioning, and it comes with a dual-pivot point head so you can balance the bulk of the weight back or forward according to your needs. if the camera is heavier on one side I generally put it towards the leg with the logo which is longer from the pivot point. I am a professional photographer who always carries this pod with me, and I use it on many outings. I support a D700 with battery grip and a metal-body F/2.8 lens. Sometimes I've even stuck my 80-200 f/2.8 on there and that is HEAVY. My girlfriend has a D5100 and I would not hesitate. She holds my camera and can't believe I use it because it's so heavy (full alloy, everywhere) I believe if you have issues with it tipping over you should practice with positioning the tripod and camera. do not point the bulk of the weight away from the single leg, and use the head to pivot as well as possible to keep the center of gravity near the center of the pod. good luck! I highly recommend this one. I found mine at a yard sale and WILL buy another if it ever breaks. Here are some numbers: D700 - 2.39lb MB-D10 grip loaded - .89lb nikon 80-200 f/2.8 lens - 2.81lb TOTAL : SIX POUNDS, about five without grip! That's more than I'd like to put on the tripod, but possible in a pinch. Now here's a potential kit: D5100 - 1.22lb (already a pound lighter) nikon 10.5mm fisheye - .67lb TOTAL: 1.89lb!! Less than one THIRD the weight of my kit. Or if you have a pro lens, say the Nikon 17-55mm 2.8 ED DX, that's 1.65lb. So a total of 2.87lb. Still less than half the weight I've set on this tripod. :) careful to balance and it will work.
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Optical stabilization is better than nothing, but only a tripod will give acceptable results out to 30X. I have used a monopod to see over the heads of a walking crowd at about 5x with the stabilization switched on. It looks pretty good.
1338644
Not sure if you can, the top of the monopod is the standard screw that attaches it to the Camera/ video camera. The bottom is a single spike/pad.
1949780
Yea you can. It has a notch to be able to rotate the ball for vertical pics. Just my opinion, but I loved the gorilla pod for my point and shoot but don't really care for this version for my D5300. You're really better off with a decent, small tripod.
1347199
Don't detach the rubber tip. It's a mono pod - not a tripod - so you'll have to hold on to it or lean it against something. You'll also need the GoPro tripod mount/adapter (sold separately) that goes on the other end where the foam handle is. It's not really intended for a GoPro - but you can make it work if you want.
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When you are hiking, or in a Museum. A Camera tripod is heavy and quite unwieldy. A Monopod will do the same job but is easy to carry and use.