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Posted by Steve King on 08/29/07 14:30
"Toby" <kymarto@hol.com> wrote in message
news:46d565b0$0$205$bb4e3ad8@newscene.com...
> That triangular base will provide a modicum more of stability than a
> single monopod foot, but you need to understand that the relationship of
> the height vs. base diameter will pretty much assure that over 1 meter or
> so it wont be very effective, unless you stand on it or sandbag it. And of
> course you can't stand on it and operate the camera at the same time, and
> carrying heavy sandbags defeats the whole purpose.
>
> It also appears that there is no way to level the foot, so that it would
> only be effective on a flat surface. And how do you tilt and/or level the
> head? Don't expect much from this device. A supercheap, flimsy tripod with
> a fluid head will be a much more effective solution for steady video and
> relatively decent pans than this monopod hybrid. The only reason as far as
> I can see to consider this kind of thing is if you are really running and
> gunning and don't have time to set up a tripod decently, or you need to
> move a lot during filming. And if you can't level the base, you would in
> this case be much better off with a standard monopod which can be tilted
> and angled easily. But which won't do much to steady your shots.
>
> You need to decide what is important. If it is steady shots, you need to
> get a real tripod, even a cheap one. If you want decent pans it needs a
> fluid head. but a fluid head on a monopod is more than a bit ridiculous,
> unless you can firmly fix the monopod in a way that it cannot move as you
> exert the pressure necessary to pan or tilt against the drag of the
> grease.
>
> Toby
>
Frequently I'll see something that might make great B-roll for corporate
projects. So, I carry a small MiniDV camcorder in my car most of the time.
I also carry a monopod. I believe that with a little practice one can get
good shots with that set-up. Your body and your technique become the
stabilizing elements. Even good pans and tilts are possible within limited
ranges. No, it's not nearly as good as an easily adjustable tri-pod and
smooth fluid head, but it is way better than hand-held for many shots, not
to mention that the set-up time is much faster.
Steve King
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