Tripods/Monopods

[Detector Man]

a neighbor recommends that i use a Mono pod when taking pictures....even if the camera has a built in stabilizer....he claims that it will improve the quality of my photos....what do you think?

Do you use a tripod? or a monopod ? for every picture? Is it worth it?

im fighting the urge to get a Walmart monopod (10-15 dollars range)...i dont want to start (again) carrying stuff.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

aid you in producing a good picture. I often use a tripod, especially when using a low shutter speed, or when using a heavy, long lens. I tried using a monopod, but just did not like it. Some folks like a monopod, some don't. I strongly recommend that everyone include a good, strong heavy tripod in their list of camera equipment. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

Up on a rock, or something, I use it for video, set it on a table, a wall, or most anything . Even use it to hold the camera sometimes. It helps and is small.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

point and shoot digital camera, or even a bridge camera, but I need a heavier tripod for my Sony DSLR camera, especially if I am using one of my Minolta vintage lenses. The Sony DSLR and a Minota lens is heavy and you should use a heavy tripod. Detector Man made mention of using a monopod, and while I do not care to use one, my brother has one and he loves it. It is up to the individual to use what they think is best for them. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Roscue2]

I use a 6 inch tripod for shooting low to the ground object, but other than that I rarely use one. I will have to start using it more often.

 

[Detector Man]

Kelly, im giving the monopod a shot..i opted to get an adapter that will allow my camera more movement/flexability from side to side or back and forth...

the monopod is a Targus Red TG-MP6710 67" Camera/Camcorder Monopod $9.99
and the swivel part is (it maybe a specific item for a Go Pro camera only)Go Pro tripod Mount Model GTRA30 $7.99

If the swivel part does not fit im sure it is returnable to the store and ill hunt for another one that will fit...i like that flexibility

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

Some folks love using the monopod as an aid to make the camera more stable while taking the photo. I just got so use to using a tripod that I never became comfortable when using the monopod. It is a personal decision and you sould always use what works best for you. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Detector Man]

I heard it here and by my neighbor that my pictures will LOOK better...im not 100% convinced but im willing to give it a shot ....ill give a report down the road...

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

Some of us are participating in the hobby of photography using older equipment, operating on a budget. As such we do not have the ability to take pictures at a very high ISO without a lot of noise, thus we are often taking pictures at low shutter speeds and etc. This creates a situation where camera movement becomes a factor and the tripod, and even the monopod aids the photographer in preventing camera movement while taking pictures under these circumstances. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Detector Man]

when i used a film camera , oftentimes i did use a tripod to avoid the "shakes" of the camera at very low speed 1/15 and lower for me,,,no issue like that yet with my Sony HX100V P/S ..
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[kshollywood]

I use a monopod and tripod, both Bogen brand. I couldn't live without them. I shoot a Nikon D3 and a 400mm nikor 2.8

 

[Detector Man]

The D3 is a serious camera 'grats !! a monopod AND a tripod...yes you are serious photographer..

I finally bought a monopod but i hope its not a sign of anything but i forgot to take it when we went out of town recently....

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

While I have a monopod, I do not use it very often, I would rather use the tripod. Kelley (Texas)