You can put a hook on both ends and make a reversable monopod.
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) It's a real deluxe model. I say that because it has a bubble-level, quick-release mount, and extends to 66"! A lot of the ones I was seeing online seemed like they would be too short; I mean, wouldn't you want it to extend to a reasonably comfortable eye-level? I'm sure it's not as light and/or portable as some others...What is the reasoning of places not allowing tripods? I think as a practical matter, it's probably annoying to others to set up a tripod and have a crowd of people walking around, potentially tripping over it. At least with a monopod, you're not taking up much, if any, more real-estate (than you would anyways).
This is the big thing for me. If it's not real portable, I just won't use it.
I think this is a great idea. I also like the idea of the "velcro strips" and strapping it to the occasional chair, etc.
I just hope that I don't have to go through too many contortions to get sharp pics. I would imagine that most of the time, I don't have time to set it up next to something to get super-steady, I just have to take the pic. But I understand what you're getting at -- I think it's a good idea to lean it against something for complete steadying.
If you make the string long enough to go under both feet while spread apart there would be more stability.
Just thought of something else.... If you step on the string with 2 feet and in addition wear the neck strap of the camera and push the camera away from you it will have 3 stablity points. Wonder how that would work!
No, I didn't! You must be thinking of the other Gary!
It was a Quantaray from Ritz/Wolf Camera. I'm sure it's not as fancy as some that have been posted about in this forum (like, the grip is just hard plastic), but it has more features than I probably need (like the bubble float -- do you really need to know if you're perfectly vertical? You can't even see it with the camera at the normal position!).
Just keep using the monopod. Before long you'll be amazed how steady you can keep the camera with it, and you'll be wanting to pick it up every time you head out to the park lol. Above all things however, have fun. and post some images now and then so we can enjoy this wonderful hobby with you.No, I didn't! You must be thinking of the other Gary!
It was a Quantaray from Ritz/Wolf Camera. I'm sure it's not as
fancy as some that have been posted about in this forum (like, the
grip is just hard plastic), but it has more features than I
probably need (like the bubble float -- do you really need to know
if you're perfectly vertical? You can't even see it with the camera
at the normal position!).
The head is a quick-release type, and has a handle, which makes it
easy to pan and move around. On the bottom is a foot-rest, for
added stability. If I have to hold it with my hand, I still find
that it's a bit unstable. (It doesn't eliminate camera shake from
side to side, just from up and down, so it's only a partial
success.) I like the idea that someone mentioned about using
velcro strips to attach the monopod to something else, like a
chair. That would make a big difference. Also, I'll have to try
using the foot-support, and see how that goes. And if I want to
really get crazy, I can use the remote, assuming I get the thing
steady.
The best thing about it is that it can reach all the way to my
(tall) eye level (and then some), where a lot of the models I was
looking at (online) do not. The negative point about it is that
it's bulky and heavy enough that I still don't think I'll be taking
it just anywhere, but maybe I'll use it more than I would have used
a tripod.
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Gary W.
Nikon 880
