In a message dated 21/03/02 11:44:51 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: << I decided I like to pop the combo onto my shoulder, camera/lens facing backwards, with the monopod leg down my chest where I can steady it with a hand. I found that this works very well, and my only worry was the whole thing coming detached and falling. >>
Don't even remind me. A Tamron 300mm f2.8 sheared off the bush from a Gitzo monopod this way, entailing cracked front element, totally buggered hood, cracked motordrive, and a few minor scuffs to the camera. Once in a lifetime is once too often for me. KR peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
