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Monopods are okay for home/studio video where space is limited, to get a view you couldn’t get handheld (hold the monopod overhead for example) or urban video/photo where a tripod would have too large a footprint. For you a small monopod would be good in windy conditions, brace the monopod against your body to add stability. The K+F monopod that comes with the tripod (I own one) is nothing more than a glorified light stand I would never use it with a real camera.
When that homeless man asks you nicely to hand over your camera, that's when you thank your lucky stars that you've got a monopod with you. A sturdy cane will work too.
I just watched Peter McKinnon video titled: “MONOPODS are the worst ….Said no one ever” Hahaha, you had me choking while laughing ! Thanks for the laugh 😂
Monopods are not for spontaneous pointing at random locations while shooting wildlife. It's a wrong application. They are useful for people who aim their cameras at known locations for extended periods of time but need minor movement flexibility, like sports photographers in some disciplines. Blaming the monopod in your case is like blaming a bicycle when you are trying to climb stairs.
Forgot my monopod at the park next to a nice branch I found when hiking. When I realized I forgot the monopod and went back 5 hours later, the monopod was there but the stick was gone.
My monopod was super cheap. It does the job that it’s supposed to do. Which is getting footage that is steadier than handheld. But not as heavy, bulky, time consuming, or getting in peoples way as much as a tripod. It’s never fallen apart.
they are great for filming at events, when you can't bring a tripod (or have to film over crowds)....trying to hold a camera above your head for more than 10 minutes gets very tiring fast
First time commenter here. If I'm seated and there is a button to push, and I don't feel like getting up, I use my monopod. If there is a switch to flip and I'm seated, I use my monopod. If I want to take photos, I use my.... nope.
I use a mono pod occasionally, don't mind it in the right setting. Seems ridiculous but try a piece of cord. Attach to camera base long enough to reach the floor, when at correct height put your foot on it and pull taught. It makes it nice and stable and at virtually no cost.🙂
Seriously, your comedic timing is perfect. This video made me bust out laughing several times. And my wife said I’m emotional dead, too bad she’s sleeping and couldn’t see me emotionally respond to your video. Great job.
As a sports photographer, I use monopods all the time as some of the lenses are too huge and heavy to handhold. Buy a dedicated monopod, not some sort of tripod-converts-to-monopod. The adjustable ball head on the top sucks - get one without that "feature". By the way, your videos are quite amusing, I keep coming back for more.
Exactly. From a preview I noticed it can be monopod converted from a tripod. With those tube width I see why You hate it. 1cm in diameter is nothing and with that gear weight You often dont need a monopod.
This is classic! Almost like an old-time infomercial warning against the Monopod. I haven't laughed this hard in a while.😄 The fact that you included an affiliate link to it makes it 1000% better.
Remember what I said about "don't get cheap with accessories"? I don't use my monopod anymore either, but at least it would never just fall apart like that 😆
Use mine a lot. Found it mostly beneficial and have improved photos due to better stability. We'll worth the effort of carrying it. One tip though, buy a good one. I did and oddly enough it doesn't fall apart. Each to his own .
When you buy low cost, you get low quality, don't blame China glue, China makes what people wanna buy As for monopod sucks, well, I expect nothing less from someone who doesn't have a great body of experience. A lot of us professionals and some amazing amateurs use good equipment. I use a quality Sirui monopod when I shoot Fashion Week runway events and when I shoot Toyota Grand Prix (yes I am media) End of the day: Don't put a $2500+ camera/lens combo on a $100 tripod/monopod
Respectfully, I have had the exact opposite experience, when I use the monopod for Macrophotography. For any Macro work that is greater than 1:1 magnification, you can't hand hold and get consistently good shots. A tripod isn't a great solution in the field, due to its weight and difficulty setting up. Monopods are quick to get into position, quick to adjust to moving insects/wildlife, and very light. It's a game changer for anyone who enjoys macro.
@@justmythought7658 Ha! I know the feeling. To dive a little further, I always take my monopod and my 3-legged fold up camping stool when going to the woods to do Macro, and I find that is the best combo for getting focused shots in comfort. I would give it a try.
@@macdandy1972 Thank you, that sounds good. My knees are not the best anymore. But where I walk I get attacked by mosquitos as soon as I stand still for more then five seconds. They are really a pest.
thats the reason why I have my own walking telescope stick , modified with 3D printed head on top of handle, with CLIPING interface, so I am walking with stick and if I want, I just quickly clip the foto into stick (already prescrewed oposit clipping interface) - NOT screw..... So I am mobile with freedom ..... no product on market satisfy my needs :-D
In order for a monopod to work you need one that’s stronger than a Starbucks paper straw. 2. You need a gimbal head on top of it. 3 it needs to be eye level or taller. Check out the Promediagear Tomahawk head, that’s what you need.
A monopod has its place. Carrying your camera around attached to one is not a good use of one. Its for quick setup for lingering in a spot you think will provide you with a shot. Hopefully you dont go into standup comedy.
🤣😂 Great video, I use my monopod every weekend along so with my tripod for second camera. Honestly it’s all about using the right tool for the right job. Sometimes your hands 🙌🏽 will be that tool.
Monopods are really good for heavier lenses if you get the right one. I use a 500mm f4 VR on a few different bodies and all that on a iFootage Cobra 2 with a Wimberly MH-100 gimbaling head. It works really well especially with the ball head on the tripod foot. When I tighten that ball head down it's sturdy enough to leave 10lbs of camera at eye level in a moderate wind. I wouldn't walk away from it for too long but it certainly holds it. The head also rotates the camera off to the side, so if you put it over your shoulder it is side to side rather than front to back like you showed here. But the main thing is that combo is nowhere near big enough to justify using a monopod, just hand hold it like a man. :P I handhold a 300mm 2.8 with a D3 no problem for hours at a time, and I don't even have a left hand, so if I can do it you certainly could, and that's a heavier kit than what you've got there by several pounds.
Use a Gitzo 4 series monopod and Wimberly MH-100 gimbal with my Sigma 150-600mm sport not a fun lens to hand hold all day, no tripod foot on my monopods but it's more stable than hand holding when a shot takes a bit and more portable than a tripod. That said if I'm in a hide I'm probably using a tripod
Monopod is a great help for hiking photographer. I can shot at 1/8 sec. with my film camera. Don't use the ball head. It is much better a small tilt head. And about K&F... no thanks. Prefer Manfrotto or Sirui. There are small differences but on the filed they are crucial.
I'm thinking of buying a monopod. When I bought my tripod, I didn't know that monopod exist. Then I went on several shooting session in a bush. I found out that sometimes it's not easy to get a steady shot with my hand alone, and setting up a tripod take time, especially if I want to take photo of animals and insects that's often move around. So I took my tripod and extended just one leg and turn into a makeshift monopod. After doing it for sometimes, I finally made aware of the existence of monopod.
Monopods are definitely one of those things that look a lot better on paper most of the time than in practice. I got this hiking pole once that had a tripod mount built in that was neither a good hiking pole or monopod. I thought it would be great to carry while photographing in rough terrain. It was telescoping so it folded up. The problem was that it tended fold itself up at the wrong time when it was in use. The first time I used the tripod mount on it, it broken off within a few minutes.
Funny like always but gotta disagree on this. When I shoot events or street parades, this a great way to get stills and pans of the people passing by without getting too tired due to holding the camera + It's lightweight and easier to carry around. Another advantage is when you have to film something but you have people or an obstacle infront, just lift it a little and you're set :) I get your point but I wouldn't use it for birds and wildlife shots anyway. Too much action and with most of the shots you have to tilt and It's a little awkward with the monopod. Big L today indeed but love your vids. Peace
The biggest thing with a monopod is muscle memory that has to be developed before you are going to be proficient at using a monopod. A monopod shines at video photography where it reduces camera shake though it is going to take days and weeks of practice before it really becomes a viable proposition. There is another invaluable function of a monopod and that is to elevate the camera above the heads of a crowd in order to get a clear view of the subject which is invaluable in the case of journalism. The camera has to be fitted on a monopod at the centre of balance or it will be very difficult to use and this makes monopods highly impractical for cameras with long telephoto lenses.
Monopods always seemed like something useful. I have several and I can't recall ever using any of them even once. Tripods are a lot more useful. The Gitzos I bought in the 70's still work fine.
Back then they told us to buy quality tripods. Cameras change, lenses change, but you buy a tripod for your whole life. Unfortunately, the tripod I bought back then still works, but it is so heavy, I wouldn't want to take it with me.
For me, a good monopod with a Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Head works well for 2 related use cases: 1. When I know where the subject will be and need to wait a bit before taking the pic or video. Without a monopod, my arms would get very tired and shake would increase. This is especially true when the camera is pointing upwards (e.g. on a nest in a tall tree). 2. Related to the prior point - When I have enough time to control lining up the subject in the lens FOV without feeling rushed (e.g. birding on mudflats or in a swamp). I agree fully for birding walks (e.g. in forests) where the subjects require fast reflex reactions at unpredictable angles that monopod or tripod setups can become very unwieldly and frustrating very quickly. I tend to handhold the camera and rely on IS most of the time with a monopod available (but initially disconnected from the camera) if the circumstances dictate. The monopod can be easily carried in a canvas loop on a backpack or belt.
Watching you morph into a photographer is fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. I can sense the time is near for you to transition to film as the final stage in your metamorphosis nears completion and you realize your true self as the singularity engulfs you.
I use a monopod for recording long videos when I am in the middle of a crowd with no space for a tripod. At times I also have to move slightly whilst in the middle of recording, so moving a monopod is far easier than trying to move a tripod. You need to match the accessory for what you are recording, and even though a monopod is not perfect, it is better than handheld or a tripod in my situations.
I use them for heavy lens that have their own mounts. Mostly it’s like a long handle. But occasionally it’s used as a support or will lean it on a tree or support. But most of the time it’s not extended. Probably I could by some extended handle.
I love my monopod but not for moving subjects. Mostly for landscape shots or urban shots. It is super awkward to carry around and it was not the panacea I had hoped for. But it gives me stability and lets me use some slower shutter speed and that pays off once in a while.
Haha, very good. I would never use a monopod for nature/wildlife stuff. I use a monopod all the time to shoot sports. I couldn't lift/aim a long lens for 3+ hours without one. On the other hand, I didn't buy a POS monopod either, so there is that...
They do make great hiking sticks, unlike the rotting wooden stick on the ground that one otherwise might decide to try and use for one, ending with it snapping and you plunging to your death somewhere the first time you try and put a little weight on it. On second thought that could happen with the monopod in the video too though. Maybe don't buy that particular one. 😂 I can assure you mine has been though hell and has held up just fine though as a hiking stick. And the best part is when you get to the rock climbing you don't have to try and strap it to yourself somehow or leave it behind. Just collapse it and put it right inside your backpack. It's like a trekking pole, only better since it's actually the proper height.
There's a technique where you put the ball head to the side, like a gimbal and rotate your lens collar to make it landscape. You then put your other hand on the end of the lens hood to hold it steady. You get rid of that pesky long range motion blur on 600mm+ lenses. But yeah, a real pain to trek around with it. Would only get it out if I was intending on standing still for a while and the action wasn't to high overhead.
I agree. Used a monopod at a wedding once, huge mistake. That lasted about five minutes. Handholding is the way to go unless you're on the sideline of a sports field and never intend on moving.
First I thought that this is a supercheap monopod, but it is part of a tripod that costs nearly 150 EUR. How much money do you have to spend to have at least decent quality you can rely on?
Takes the worst monopod ever made and uses as a reference. Brilliant! Get a Gitzo monopod that fits your height. Or wait for the Benro MSD46C SupaDupa Monopod that's good for 6ft+. Attach the Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Head (amazing piece of kit) and remove the three legged thing at the base of your tripod. Use a Peak Design wrist strap as a safety between the mono head and camera incase you want to use it as a hammer. Then do a real review and make affiliate coin whilst preserving your conscience.
So my take away from this is that you love monopods? 😆 They are good when you are sitting in one place or need to handhold a heavy lens for an extended period.
The mono ends up propped in the corner next to the front door, then the tripod joins it, and then they both end up in the shed at the bottom of the garden, and you go back to doing what works, hands arms tucked in, steady
Nope, I've just never got monopods either. I've had one (a cheap one) for about 15 years, and I've barely used it, and certainly never taken it out of the house. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one!
Suggestion, 1) if you want a mono pod buy a mono pod not a tripod/mono pod combo (junk) . 2) NEVER use a ball head on the mono pod, tilt is the way to go. I use a 3 Legged Thing Trent, now that's a monopod. But I'm old not a young stud like you. Camera and long lens gets heavy for me after a couple of hrs.
I am trying out light weight photo gear for long hikes, or mountain bike rides into the mountains. I would love to have the heavy-duty tripod with every shot, but it's just not that feasible when carrying on a mountain bike. The first day with the mono pod, I didn't find any wildlife, but practiced focused shots at one-half-mile distance, and did manage to get some sharp images. If you are going to shoot 1 mile in the distance, and you have the Nikon P1000, 3000mm lens, and you can't take heavy gear, what else are you going to do to get a more stable shot?
I sometimes use monopods with binoculars, and a ball head with a monopod is just a pain in the arse. I use till heads. Or crew the binocular tripod adapter directly on the monopod.
Carrying your camera by the grip alone with large lenses can damage your camera mount over time. I myself still find myself doing it, so I made a sorta hack. Regarding monopods, I agree, but did you learn nothing from Marcus Pix? The latch lock kind are far superior, particularly for this purpose as you can flip and lock to extend much quicker. In general they are stronger too.. but seriously that K&H crap is laughably terrible. I am sure it is not intended for long lenses, but regardless, anyone damaging gear as a result of that shit has a valid lawsuit IMHO.
You think flip locks are better huh? Hmmm. I guess that's why all the $1,000+ tripods are NOT flip locks. Try using them when they are frozen, it caked with mud. You're completely wrong. And monopod are what oris use with big lenses. You just can't buy pieces of junk
Haha. That’s definitely the worst part of the K&F tripod I have. I understand that it’ll come apart eventually, then I’ll fix it with better glue 🤦🏼♂️😆
You should look up whistling wings photography and his video on the Wimberley monogimbal head. He uses it in conjunction with a monopod and a harness. Its pretty genius for wildlife, I enjoy your videos!
Just picked up my monopod. Not a shitpod. Still cheep. but it do look maby 1000% more steady and well build. What's it's for ? -portræts-night shots-and actioncam maybe. Just for some steady shoots. i see were it comes handy. Maybe never. but lol
I have to know… Do you mean your legs are disabled so you hold 2 monopods in your arms to walk? Or your arms are disabled so you have monopods instead of arms Just need to know what kind of monopod cyborg is out there🤔
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Monopods are okay for home/studio video where space is limited, to get a view you couldn’t get handheld (hold the monopod overhead for example) or urban video/photo where a tripod would have too large a footprint. For you a small monopod would be good in windy conditions, brace the monopod against your body to add stability. The K+F monopod that comes with the tripod (I own one) is nothing more than a glorified light stand I would never use it with a real camera.
Haha no I'll pass on the Chinese junk thanks.
When that homeless man asks you nicely to hand over your camera, that's when you thank your lucky stars that you've got a monopod with you. A sturdy cane will work too.
Monopods are good for sports and weddings.. and yes. Get a good 3 prong style so you can walk away from the rig..
I just watched Peter McKinnon video titled: “MONOPODS are the worst ….Said no one ever”
Hahaha, you had me choking while laughing !
Thanks for the laugh 😂
Monopods are not for spontaneous pointing at random locations while shooting wildlife. It's a wrong application. They are useful for people who aim their cameras at known locations for extended periods of time but need minor movement flexibility, like sports photographers in some disciplines. Blaming the monopod in your case is like blaming a bicycle when you are trying to climb stairs.
This.
Exactly, just to take the weight off your hands.
I bought three monopods a while back. Luckily they were all attached to each other on one end.
Oh wow! I think I may have one of those in my closet somewhere?!?!
Forgot my monopod at the park next to a nice branch I found when hiking. When I realized I forgot the monopod and went back 5 hours later, the monopod was there but the stick was gone.
I use a monopod, I use it a lot.
Tragically, mine hasn't fallen apart, so maybe I'm missing out on something.
But then again, mine cost more than $4
My monopod was super cheap. It does the job that it’s supposed to do. Which is getting footage that is steadier than handheld. But not as heavy, bulky, time consuming, or getting in peoples way as much as a tripod.
It’s never fallen apart.
Yeah, it looks like this guy has bought one of the the cheapest monopods that China has to offer?!?!
they are great for filming at events, when you can't bring a tripod (or have to film over crowds)....trying to hold a camera above your head for more than 10 minutes gets very tiring fast
I was going to comment this.
@@joeygwood But you didn't....
First time commenter here. If I'm seated and there is a button to push, and I don't feel like getting up, I use my monopod. If there is a switch to flip and I'm seated, I use my monopod. If I want to take photos, I use my.... nope.
You have the best squirrel footage on UA-cam. Totally worth it.
I use a mono pod occasionally, don't mind it in the right setting. Seems ridiculous but try a piece of cord. Attach to camera base long enough to reach the floor, when at correct height put your foot on it and pull taught. It makes it nice and stable and at virtually no cost.🙂
Yeah, first mistake you made was using a monopod with a ballhead. Tilting head all the way.
Monopods are designed to prevent your arms from getting tired. They are not designed to enable spontaneous compositions.
Seriously, your comedic timing is perfect. This video made me bust out laughing several times. And my wife said I’m emotional dead, too bad she’s sleeping and couldn’t see me emotionally respond to your video. Great job.
Your wife told me the same thing too
@@hughesy606 she needs to stop.
Dual pods are the future, much more stable. People have 2 legs, right?
@Moant's Place 😂😂👍
Bipod*
As a sports photographer, I use monopods all the time as some of the lenses are too huge and heavy to handhold. Buy a dedicated monopod, not some sort of tripod-converts-to-monopod. The adjustable ball head on the top sucks - get one without that "feature". By the way, your videos are quite amusing, I keep coming back for more.
Exactly. From a preview I noticed it can be monopod converted from a tripod. With those tube width I see why You hate it. 1cm in diameter is nothing and with that gear weight You often dont need a monopod.
This is classic! Almost like an old-time infomercial warning against the Monopod. I haven't laughed this hard in a while.😄 The fact that you included an affiliate link to it makes it 1000% better.
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"good thing i paid $3,000 for this squirrel footage" i laughed out loud. this is me.
Remember what I said about "don't get cheap with accessories"? I don't use my monopod anymore either, but at least it would never just fall apart like that 😆
Save by buying expensive gear that you do not use.
Use mine a lot. Found it mostly beneficial and have improved photos due to better stability. We'll worth the effort of carrying it. One tip though, buy a good one. I did and oddly enough it doesn't fall apart. Each to his own .
When you buy low cost, you get low quality, don't blame China glue, China makes what people wanna buy
As for monopod sucks, well, I expect nothing less from someone who doesn't have a great body of experience.
A lot of us professionals and some amazing amateurs use good equipment.
I use a quality Sirui monopod when I shoot Fashion Week runway events and when I shoot Toyota Grand Prix (yes I am media)
End of the day: Don't put a $2500+ camera/lens combo on a $100 tripod/monopod
get heaviest monopod as possible, great excuse to slap enemies😜
I bought a monopod 3 years ago and look what’s happened to the world since then. My fault, sorry. I wish mine had fallen apart.
Yep, monopods are for shooting sports with big lenses, I am either handheld, or on a tripod for wildlife/birding.
Respectfully, I have had the exact opposite experience, when I use the monopod for Macrophotography. For any Macro work that is greater than 1:1 magnification, you can't hand hold and get consistently good shots. A tripod isn't a great solution in the field, due to its weight and difficulty setting up. Monopods are quick to get into position, quick to adjust to moving insects/wildlife, and very light. It's a game changer for anyone who enjoys macro.
You're giving me hope that my money wasn't wasted. Maybe I take it with me on my next trip.
@@justmythought7658 Ha! I know the feeling. To dive a little further, I always take my monopod and my 3-legged fold up camping stool when going to the woods to do Macro, and I find that is the best combo for getting focused shots in comfort. I would give it a try.
@@macdandy1972 Thank you, that sounds good. My knees are not the best anymore. But where I walk I get attacked by mosquitos as soon as I stand still for more then five seconds. They are really a pest.
I use the monopod to swing and smack oncoming tourists when I am taking pictures of Niagara falls.
thats the reason why I have my own walking telescope stick , modified with 3D printed head on top of handle, with CLIPING interface, so I am walking with stick and if I want, I just quickly clip the foto into stick (already prescrewed oposit clipping interface) - NOT screw..... So I am mobile with freedom ..... no product on market satisfy my needs :-D
I was not expecting those shots at DP Review 😩🤣 absolutely cackled at that bit
In order for a monopod to work you need one that’s stronger than a Starbucks paper straw.
2. You need a gimbal head on top of it.
3 it needs to be eye level or taller.
Check out the Promediagear Tomahawk head, that’s what you need.
"the footage wasn't that stable"
proceeds to show the most stable raccoon footage ever taken
I bought a mono pod for hiking and returned it after a week. Bought an extremely lightweight tripod instead which I kept.
A monopod has its place. Carrying your camera around attached to one is not a good use of one. Its for quick setup for lingering in a spot you think will provide you with a shot. Hopefully you dont go into standup comedy.
🤣😂 Great video, I use my monopod every weekend along so with my tripod for second camera. Honestly it’s all about using the right tool for the right job. Sometimes your hands 🙌🏽 will be that tool.
Monopods are really good for heavier lenses if you get the right one. I use a 500mm f4 VR on a few different bodies and all that on a iFootage Cobra 2 with a Wimberly MH-100 gimbaling head. It works really well especially with the ball head on the tripod foot. When I tighten that ball head down it's sturdy enough to leave 10lbs of camera at eye level in a moderate wind. I wouldn't walk away from it for too long but it certainly holds it. The head also rotates the camera off to the side, so if you put it over your shoulder it is side to side rather than front to back like you showed here.
But the main thing is that combo is nowhere near big enough to justify using a monopod, just hand hold it like a man. :P
I handhold a 300mm 2.8 with a D3 no problem for hours at a time, and I don't even have a left hand, so if I can do it you certainly could, and that's a heavier kit than what you've got there by several pounds.
Use a Gitzo 4 series monopod and Wimberly MH-100 gimbal with my Sigma 150-600mm sport not a fun lens to hand hold all day, no tripod foot on my monopods but it's more stable than hand holding when a shot takes a bit and more portable than a tripod. That said if I'm in a hide I'm probably using a tripod
I blocked a few hockey pucks, and a few extraterrestrial laser beams with my monopod up there in Canada. Very useful.
This has to be one of your best videos!!
"You should try a bridge cam" LMAO!!!!
That one looks like garbo, but the one I have works fine, the feet hold it well as long as I dont extend it up too far.
Monopod is a great help for hiking photographer. I can shot at 1/8 sec. with my film camera. Don't use the ball head. It is much better a small tilt head. And about K&F... no thanks. Prefer Manfrotto or Sirui. There are small differences but on the filed they are crucial.
I'm thinking of buying a monopod. When I bought my tripod, I didn't know that monopod exist. Then I went on several shooting session in a bush. I found out that sometimes it's not easy to get a steady shot with my hand alone, and setting up a tripod take time, especially if I want to take photo of animals and insects that's often move around. So I took my tripod and extended just one leg and turn into a makeshift monopod. After doing it for sometimes, I finally made aware of the existence of monopod.
Your videos are the best. Things hardly make me laugh, i havent laughed this hard in years 🤣.
Thank you
As a videographer, it serves a similar purpose as a glidecam to me, providing smoother shots, but is really compact and easy to move through crowds.
That's a photographer monopod. The worst type of all! Get a video monopod, they work much better.
Monopods are definitely one of those things that look a lot better on paper most of the time than in practice. I got this hiking pole once that had a tripod mount built in that was neither a good hiking pole or monopod. I thought it would be great to carry while photographing in rough terrain. It was telescoping so it folded up. The problem was that it tended fold itself up at the wrong time when it was in use. The first time I used the tripod mount on it, it broken off within a few minutes.
Funny like always but gotta disagree on this. When I shoot events or street parades, this a great way to get stills and pans of the people passing by without getting too tired due to holding the camera + It's lightweight and easier to carry around. Another advantage is when you have to film something but you have people or an obstacle infront, just lift it a little and you're set :) I get your point but I wouldn't use it for birds and wildlife shots anyway. Too much action and with most of the shots you have to tilt and It's a little awkward with the monopod. Big L today indeed but love your vids. Peace
The biggest thing with a monopod is muscle memory that has to be developed before you are going to be proficient at using a monopod. A monopod shines at video photography where it reduces camera shake though it is going to take days and weeks of practice before it really becomes a viable proposition. There is another invaluable function of a monopod and that is to elevate the camera above the heads of a crowd in order to get a clear view of the subject which is invaluable in the case of journalism. The camera has to be fitted on a monopod at the centre of balance or it will be very difficult to use and this makes monopods highly impractical for cameras with long telephoto lenses.
Monopods always seemed like something useful. I have several and I can't recall ever using any of them even once. Tripods are a lot more useful. The Gitzos I bought in the 70's still work fine.
Monopods will buy you 1 f stop in low light and are handy at concerts.
Back then they told us to buy quality tripods. Cameras change, lenses change, but you buy a tripod for your whole life. Unfortunately, the tripod I bought back then still works, but it is so heavy, I wouldn't want to take it with me.
FFS i literally just spat my English tea out of my gob!😂
That is the hardest I have laughed in a good while sir, Thank you!
This had to be the Wish app edition. Monopods are pretty handy. I still have mine that I used to mimic drone and jib shots
For me, a good monopod with a Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Head works well for 2 related use cases: 1. When I know where the subject will be and need to wait a bit before taking the pic or video. Without a monopod, my arms would get very tired and shake would increase. This is especially true when the camera is pointing upwards (e.g. on a nest in a tall tree). 2. Related to the prior point - When I have enough time to control lining up the subject in the lens FOV without feeling rushed (e.g. birding on mudflats or in a swamp). I agree fully for birding walks (e.g. in forests) where the subjects require fast reflex reactions at unpredictable angles that monopod or tripod setups can become very unwieldly and frustrating very quickly. I tend to handhold the camera and rely on IS most of the time with a monopod available (but initially disconnected from the camera) if the circumstances dictate. The monopod can be easily carried in a canvas loop on a backpack or belt.
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I laughed and I laughed again… thank you for this!
I use a monopod for recording long videos when I am in the middle of a crowd with no space for a tripod. At times I also have to move slightly whilst in the middle of recording, so moving a monopod is far easier than trying to move a tripod. You need to match the accessory for what you are recording, and even though a monopod is not perfect, it is better than handheld or a tripod in my situations.
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I use them for heavy lens that have their own mounts. Mostly it’s like a long handle. But occasionally it’s used as a support or will lean it on a tree or support. But most of the time it’s not extended. Probably I could by some extended handle.
I love my monopod but not for moving subjects. Mostly for landscape shots or urban shots. It is super awkward to carry around and it was not the panacea I had hoped for. But it gives me stability and lets me use some slower shutter speed and that pays off once in a while.
I got a monopod years ago. Used it once, returned it. Your experience with them was mine.
Who needs a monopod ? There’s monopods everywhere in the wild. They’re called BRANCHES.
Your humor is under-rated
What humour…?
The exact same thing happened to my K&F Concept tripod. They use cheap super glue or epoxy to hold the legs.
Oh boy, I am consirering to get k&f. What model is yours? First bad comment I see. Could you share more informarion about it? Thank you
@@hugoprioto8950 BA225. You can scroll through my channel for a video review i've made about it.
But it extends even further than Ulanzi tripod you use for vlogging! It’s an ultimate vlogging setup + wildlife monopod! All in one. Try it!
Haha, very good. I would never use a monopod for nature/wildlife stuff. I use a monopod all the time to shoot sports. I couldn't lift/aim a long lens for 3+ hours without one. On the other hand, I didn't buy a POS monopod either, so there is that...
Gonna go out and buy two now. Take that.
I think I had three heart attacks watching your Fuji setup dangling from your broken monopod...
Kasey at least you have to admit that the monopod is much better than a rotting wooden stick.
They do make great hiking sticks, unlike the rotting wooden stick on the ground that one otherwise might decide to try and use for one, ending with it snapping and you plunging to your death somewhere the first time you try and put a little weight on it. On second thought that could happen with the monopod in the video too though. Maybe don't buy that particular one. 😂
I can assure you mine has been though hell and has held up just fine though as a hiking stick. And the best part is when you get to the rock climbing you don't have to try and strap it to yourself somehow or leave it behind. Just collapse it and put it right inside your backpack. It's like a trekking pole, only better since it's actually the proper height.
Well, that was rude.
You're still hilarious after all these years!
Lucky you grabbed that portion and not the bottom or that lens would be dead
There's a technique where you put the ball head to the side, like a gimbal and rotate your lens collar to make it landscape. You then put your other hand on the end of the lens hood to hold it steady. You get rid of that pesky long range motion blur on 600mm+ lenses. But yeah, a real pain to trek around with it. Would only get it out if I was intending on standing still for a while and the action wasn't to high overhead.
Need a gimbal on it
I agree. Used a monopod at a wedding once, huge mistake. That lasted about five minutes. Handholding is the way to go unless you're on the sideline of a sports field and never intend on moving.
First I thought that this is a supercheap monopod, but it is part of a tripod that costs nearly 150 EUR. How much money do you have to spend to have at least decent quality you can rely on?
Instead of buying a monopod, you should have bought a clothing iron.
Fixed, the jitters on my IBIS so I didnt feel tempted to change camera systems. XT 4 got a new lease of life in my old man hands
Takes the worst monopod ever made and uses as a reference. Brilliant! Get a Gitzo monopod that fits your height. Or wait for the Benro MSD46C SupaDupa Monopod that's good for 6ft+. Attach the Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Head (amazing piece of kit) and remove the three legged thing at the base of your tripod. Use a Peak Design wrist strap as a safety between the mono head and camera incase you want to use it as a hammer. Then do a real review and make affiliate coin whilst preserving your conscience.
So my take away from this is that you love monopods? 😆 They are good when you are sitting in one place or need to handhold a heavy lens for an extended period.
The mono ends up propped in the corner next to the front door, then the tripod joins it, and then they both end up in the shed at the bottom of the garden, and you go back to doing what works, hands arms tucked in, steady
So your gonna handhold a 600 all day? Or the 200-500? Your missing the point of what the monopod is for... Clearly
Nope, I've just never got monopods either. I've had one (a cheap one) for about 15 years, and I've barely used it, and certainly never taken it out of the house. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one!
That crappy monopod deserves top billing in this movie!
You need the Wimberley MH-100 head instead of a ball head.
My K&F tripod has come apart in a similar fashion. The head popped off the shaft. It is something I hope I never have to say again.
K&f are great, but they sent me a tripod to review once, the inner plastic broke after only about one use.. couldn't even review it
The Jordan from DP review joke was so funny. Almost fell of my chair.
Suggestion, 1) if you want a mono pod buy a mono pod not a tripod/mono pod combo (junk) . 2) NEVER use a ball head on the mono pod, tilt is the way to go. I use a 3 Legged Thing Trent, now that's a monopod. But I'm old not a young stud like you. Camera and long lens gets heavy for me after a couple of hrs.
Pfff Monopods are so 2019. I use a pogo stick. It absorbs shock and helps with stabilization
An old ski pole would have been better than that.
Did he turn of IBIS when trying to get the still footage? IBIS doesn't always work well when you're using a tripod.
I am trying out light weight photo gear for long hikes, or mountain bike rides into the mountains. I would love to have the heavy-duty tripod with every shot, but it's just not that feasible when carrying on a mountain bike. The first day with the mono pod, I didn't find any wildlife, but practiced focused shots at one-half-mile distance, and did manage to get some sharp images. If you are going to shoot 1 mile in the distance, and you have the Nikon P1000, 3000mm lens, and you can't take heavy gear, what else are you going to do to get a more stable shot?
I sometimes use monopods with binoculars, and a ball head with a monopod is just a pain in the arse. I use till heads. Or crew the binocular tripod adapter directly on the monopod.
My blood pressure went up when he put it on his shoulder. I was just waiting for the camera to drop!
Carrying your camera by the grip alone with large lenses can damage your camera mount over time. I myself still find myself doing it, so I made a sorta hack. Regarding monopods, I agree, but did you learn nothing from Marcus Pix? The latch lock kind are far superior, particularly for this purpose as you can flip and lock to extend much quicker. In general they are stronger too.. but seriously that K&H crap is laughably terrible. I am sure it is not intended for long lenses, but regardless, anyone damaging gear as a result of that shit has a valid lawsuit IMHO.
You think flip locks are better huh? Hmmm. I guess that's why all the $1,000+ tripods are NOT flip locks. Try using them when they are frozen, it caked with mud. You're completely wrong. And monopod are what oris use with big lenses. You just can't buy pieces of junk
Too late, damn it! I already bought a monopod a few years ago. Hate it.
Haha. That’s definitely the worst part of the K&F tripod I have. I understand that it’ll come apart eventually, then I’ll fix it with better glue 🤦🏼♂️😆
Mine was permanently disabled lol
Monopods are great if you know how to use it. I used it for weddings video for years. No way you're gonna use a 70-200 hand holding.
You should look up whistling wings photography and his video on the Wimberley monogimbal head. He uses it in conjunction with a monopod and a harness. Its pretty genius for wildlife, I enjoy your videos!
That stick is concealed self defence tool, monopod is the disguise. What are you going to do when that squirel decides to jump on you?
Mine did this too… buy nice or buy twice haha
Just picked up my monopod. Not a shitpod. Still cheep. but it do look maby 1000% more steady and well build.
What's it's for ? -portræts-night shots-and actioncam maybe.
Just for some steady shoots. i see were it comes handy. Maybe never. but lol
Thats not a monopod thats a clown stick. Thats your problem.
I'm calling user error , as a disabled vet I have a monopod for each arm and haven't fell over for at least 6mths
I have to know…
Do you mean your legs are disabled so you hold 2 monopods in your arms to walk?
Or your arms are disabled so you have monopods instead of arms
Just need to know what kind of monopod cyborg is out there🤔
@@over1498 they are not actual monopods
Definitely using it wrong 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I guess there’s no fix for stupid 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😎👍