I used to own a Manfroto monopod and took it with me all the time. I found it useless unless it was as a walking stick. That also seems to be the advice given in some Basic Photography books. I may be wrong, I usually am, but I think they are really just for professionals that shoot professional sports like football or tennis, etc and use long heavy lenses. That way, it adds stability, but also gives your arms a bit of a rest.
Brad Dobo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 11:34 PM Subject: Monopod advice > Hi All, > > I'm looking for advice on monopods and heads for the same. I'm thinking > 3 lbs. would the max weight for any camera/lens I'd put on it. > > I plan carrying it for snaps, mostly�i.e., all the places I currently > take my camera but don't want to haul the tripod. > > Are there any out there that are compact, simple to operate, and able to > be deployed and de-deployed? So far I'm looking at Bogen/Manfroto > monopods, and Adorama's Podmatic (anyone have experience with the > Podmatic?). > > Thanks, > > Shakey ol' Dan Scott >
