Posted by Toby on 08/28/07 05:21

A monopod stops movement in only one axis, leaving two more. You will never
get steady shots with a monopod, no will it allow smooth moves. If you are
good with it you will improve the steadiness of your shots somewhat from
handheld, but it will never approach what you can do with a tripod. This is
especially true with tele shots.

Toby

<ijones@TOGLIinterfree.it> wrote in message
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> Hi, I use Sony FX7 camera and on my shots sometime I see a shaky
> video.
> I never have used monopod and now I'd like to buy Manfrotto 560B Fluid
> Monopod but I am afraid to make an error.
> I often make documentaries in the rainforest or in remote places
> around the world.
> I'd like to bring with me a monopod instead of a light tripod. In your
> opinion could I use it as a tripod too?
> In your opinion could I leave at home the tripod and bring with me
> Manfrotto 560B Fluid Monopod only?
> Thanks for your suggestions.

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