Why You Should NEVER Buy a Monopod

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Camera Conspiracies

2 жыл бұрын

Monopods, the worst camera accessory ever invented.
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@cameraconspiracies
@cameraconspiracies 2 жыл бұрын
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@KieranCoughlanWicklow
@KieranCoughlanWicklow 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Biosynchro
@Biosynchro 2 жыл бұрын
Haha no I'll pass on the Chinese junk thanks.
@USGrant21st
@USGrant21st 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Krombop.M
@Krombop.M Жыл бұрын
Monopods are good for sports and weddings.. and yes. Get a good 3 prong style so you can walk away from the rig..
@FanceeName
@FanceeName 11 ай бұрын
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 😂
@C.L.RussellPhotography
@C.L.RussellPhotography 2 жыл бұрын
I bought three monopods a while back. Luckily they were all attached to each other on one end.
@jeffr945
@jeffr945 2 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I think I may have one of those in my closet somewhere?!?!
@mountainhobo
@mountainhobo 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThroughMyLens53
@ThroughMyLens53 Ай бұрын
This.
@cody.vagabond
@cody.vagabond Ай бұрын
When you're doing panning shots in motorsport for example, you might need tot stand in a dense crowd of people, the monopod will take much less space than a tripod, but still serve well for the panning shots. It's also nice for beginner videography, if your camera is not too heavy. I often have the monopod on my shoulder pointing forwards towards what I film and this gives some nice basic stabilization for a low price.
@monsieurgolem3392
@monsieurgolem3392 13 күн бұрын
Exactly, just to take the weight off your hands.
@s1opp
@s1opp 2 жыл бұрын
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
@JarlGrimmToys
@JarlGrimmToys 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeffr945
@jeffr945 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, it looks like this guy has bought one of the the cheapest monopods that China has to offer?!?!
@EvelynNyte
@EvelynNyte Жыл бұрын
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.
@DarkmoonTim
@DarkmoonTim 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@hughesy606
@hughesy606 2 жыл бұрын
Your wife told me the same thing too
@DarkmoonTim
@DarkmoonTim 2 жыл бұрын
@@hughesy606 she needs to stop.
@HesselFolkertsma
@HesselFolkertsma 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, first mistake you made was using a monopod with a ballhead. Tilting head all the way.
@movemorenowjames
@movemorenowjames 2 жыл бұрын
You have the best squirrel footage on KZfaq. Totally worth it.
@legendp2011
@legendp2011 2 жыл бұрын
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
@joeygwood
@joeygwood 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment this.
@Lamz..
@Lamz.. 2 жыл бұрын
@@joeygwood But you didn't....
@allanstephenson3083
@allanstephenson3083 2 жыл бұрын
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.🙂
@PeteBreen
@PeteBreen 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@triplescale
@triplescale 2 жыл бұрын
Kelly Flowerbike
@Biosynchro
@Biosynchro 2 жыл бұрын
Monopods are designed to prevent your arms from getting tired. They are not designed to enable spontaneous compositions.
@JohnDrummondPhoto
@JohnDrummondPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
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 😆
@okaro6595
@okaro6595 2 жыл бұрын
Save by buying expensive gear that you do not use.
@Lamz..
@Lamz.. 2 жыл бұрын
Dual pods are the future, much more stable. People have 2 legs, right?
@Lamz..
@Lamz.. 2 жыл бұрын
@Moant's Place 😂😂👍
@IGATECK
@IGATECK 3 ай бұрын
Bipod*
@JackBeasleyMedia
@JackBeasleyMedia Жыл бұрын
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.
@thomasbednarowski1651
@thomasbednarowski1651 5 ай бұрын
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.
@ActionXander
@ActionXander 2 жыл бұрын
I was not expecting those shots at DP Review 😩🤣 absolutely cackled at that bit
@cokeandtwirl
@cokeandtwirl 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@JoePenaProductions
@JoePenaProductions 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@toddm6999
@toddm6999 2 жыл бұрын
I use the monopod to swing and smack oncoming tourists when I am taking pictures of Niagara falls.
@razorwing75
@razorwing75 2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂 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.
@markifi
@markifi 2 жыл бұрын
"the footage wasn't that stable" proceeds to show the most stable raccoon footage ever taken
@alphajam1
@alphajam1 2 жыл бұрын
I blocked a few hockey pucks, and a few extraterrestrial laser beams with my monopod up there in Canada. Very useful.
@arthurball470
@arthurball470 2 жыл бұрын
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 .
@krazywabbit
@krazywabbit 2 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of your best videos!!
@harryedwardsmith1916
@harryedwardsmith1916 2 жыл бұрын
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
@mungodarkmatter
@mungodarkmatter 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@htoddgriffin4787
@htoddgriffin4787 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tesha199
@tesha199 2 жыл бұрын
No, the last phase is becoming a painter
@NeoDon1
@NeoDon1 2 жыл бұрын
"You should try a bridge cam" LMAO!!!!
@ridealongwithrandy
@ridealongwithrandy 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, monopods are for shooting sports with big lenses, I am either handheld, or on a tripod for wildlife/birding.
@Photovintageguy
@Photovintageguy 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lavapix
@lavapix 2 жыл бұрын
An old ski pole would have been better than that.
@aliceo4079
@aliceo4079 11 ай бұрын
"good thing i paid $3,000 for this squirrel footage" i laughed out loud. this is me.
@hiddencitypictures
@hiddencitypictures Ай бұрын
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.
@JaysEndeavors
@JaysEndeavors 2 жыл бұрын
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
@47Hobbies
@47Hobbies 2 жыл бұрын
That is the hardest I have laughed in a good while sir, Thank you!
@1armbiker
@1armbiker 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelmorris1865
@michaelmorris1865 Жыл бұрын
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
@FableStudy
@FableStudy 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a mono pod for hiking and returned it after a week. Bought an extremely lightweight tripod instead which I kept.
@bernardadesina5106
@bernardadesina5106 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are the best. Things hardly make me laugh, i havent laughed this hard in years 🤣. Thank you
@scottmorgason
@scottmorgason 2 жыл бұрын
I laughed and I laughed again… thank you for this!
@gtretroworld
@gtretroworld Жыл бұрын
FFS i literally just spat my English tea out of my gob!😂
@mattmathai
@mattmathai 2 жыл бұрын
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...
@chrisquigley
@chrisquigley 6 ай бұрын
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.
@ArcanePath360
@ArcanePath360 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@SavageTraveling
@SavageTraveling 2 жыл бұрын
This is hilarious! I about bought the amazon special monopod a little earlier today for shooting downtowns and such... I didn't make the order now I see this Lmao
@EugenesVids
@EugenesVids 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Please list your tour dates.
@rafaelunplugged
@rafaelunplugged 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you grabbed that portion and not the bottom or that lens would be dead
@gmcubed
@gmcubed 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@wontufree
@wontufree 2 жыл бұрын
I use mine to fill up the umbrella pot.
@kennyobrien
@kennyobrien 2 жыл бұрын
You're still hilarious after all these years!
@KenToney
@KenToney 2 жыл бұрын
Need a gimbal on it
@macdandy1972
@macdandy1972 2 жыл бұрын
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
@justmythought7658 2 жыл бұрын
You're giving me hope that my money wasn't wasted. Maybe I take it with me on my next trip.
@macdandy1972
@macdandy1972 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@justmythought7658
@justmythought7658 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@LittleMountainLife
@LittleMountainLife 2 жыл бұрын
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 🤦🏼‍♂️😆
@kingsamvisuals
@kingsamvisuals 2 жыл бұрын
Mine was permanently disabled lol
@iransirijillo
@iransirijillo Жыл бұрын
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.
@ricardoernestosotobarrios9519
@ricardoernestosotobarrios9519 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Nicomanism
@Nicomanism 2 жыл бұрын
Your humor is under-rated
@cameraman655
@cameraman655 3 ай бұрын
What humour…?
@JETFoto806
@JETFoto806 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna go out and buy two now. Take that.
@colinblin1723
@colinblin1723 2 жыл бұрын
I got a monopod years ago. Used it once, returned it. Your experience with them was mine.
@ByStephenJones
@ByStephenJones 2 жыл бұрын
Mine did this too… buy nice or buy twice haha
@vaskoobscura_
@vaskoobscura_ 2 жыл бұрын
The Jordan from DP review joke was so funny. Almost fell of my chair.
@crazyKurious
@crazyKurious 2 жыл бұрын
Kelsey “All I want is a perfect camera too”. But jokes apart, I love your video. One quick question though, how do you make these videos look like 4K DCI, given A7S3 doesnt have that mode.
@TheAcousticCitizen
@TheAcousticCitizen 2 жыл бұрын
Who needs a monopod ? There’s monopods everywhere in the wild. They’re called BRANCHES.
@AlexButler10
@AlexButler10 2 жыл бұрын
Nooo the monopod rebuttal 🥹
@Pdraver333
@Pdraver333 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@larryisabell1127
@larryisabell1127 2 жыл бұрын
Monopods will buy you 1 f stop in low light and are handy at concerts.
@justmythought7658
@justmythought7658 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@fadlya.rahman4113
@fadlya.rahman4113 Жыл бұрын
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.
@hurtighansen1
@hurtighansen1 2 жыл бұрын
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
@PhotographyByRune
@PhotographyByRune 4 ай бұрын
I use mine as an extra long selfie stick, lol.
@RomaFedorov
@RomaFedorov 2 жыл бұрын
The exact same thing happened to my K&F Concept tripod. They use cheap super glue or epoxy to hold the legs.
@hugoprioto8950
@hugoprioto8950 2 жыл бұрын
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
@RomaFedorov
@RomaFedorov 2 жыл бұрын
@@hugoprioto8950 BA225. You can scroll through my channel for a video review i've made about it.
@jameskurzynski2386
@jameskurzynski2386 2 жыл бұрын
I think I had three heart attacks watching your Fuji setup dangling from your broken monopod...
@vincevinnyp9224
@vincevinnyp9224 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@shaun.carter
@shaun.carter 20 күн бұрын
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.
@AlGreenLightThroughGlass
@AlGreenLightThroughGlass 4 ай бұрын
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
@Sockeye404
@Sockeye404 2 жыл бұрын
Why do you film in LOG and do not grade it?
@rexko381
@rexko381 2 жыл бұрын
If you hike and use mono pod as a hiking stick then is fine to but one.
@drksoldier1
@drksoldier1 3 ай бұрын
I was starting to think I was the only one who did that. I have a nice carbon one I use. In my opinion trekking poles are too short.
@DigiDriftZone
@DigiDriftZone 2 жыл бұрын
I have this exact tripod with this exact problem! - I had to glue it back in.
@stevebeal6538
@stevebeal6538 2 жыл бұрын
Buy good equipment and you won't have to glue it
@DigiDriftZone
@DigiDriftZone 2 жыл бұрын
Not always true, but yep, this one is not amazing
@thejerrycliff
@thejerrycliff 2 жыл бұрын
You need the Wimberley MH-100 head instead of a ball head.
@TrollPony-gv2tr
@TrollPony-gv2tr Жыл бұрын
I can’t find your affiliate link for the monopod.
@SEAKPhotog
@SEAKPhotog 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 completely agree with your anti monopod stance. I've been anti monopod for decades. Glad you've seen the true way. 😉
@tbgtom
@tbgtom 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kztraveler
@kztraveler 2 жыл бұрын
"You should try a hairnet" lolol
@piotrkosky7937
@piotrkosky7937 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@anthonymara4533
@anthonymara4533 2 жыл бұрын
I use a monopod for event work on occasion, and as an excuse to annoy people.
@TR6Telos
@TR6Telos 7 ай бұрын
I just bought a nikon 300mm 2.8 Al from the 80s, it's almost too heavy to lift with my 4/3 stuck on the end for 600mm! Think I'll try a helium balloon!
@SirIronJim
@SirIronJim 2 жыл бұрын
Very Funny and Entertaining Video, I really like the background music as well :) I do have to admit, I own an iFootage Carbon Fiber Monopod C-180 II, I haven't had any issues with it so far
@buyilemzinyathi569
@buyilemzinyathi569 2 жыл бұрын
Miss your videos man, and the alien music
@jorgemoro5476
@jorgemoro5476 2 жыл бұрын
This was so F’ng funny I’m laughing out loud.
@MikeMena
@MikeMena 2 жыл бұрын
I Appreciate the grey-card dignity.
@MajmunskaPosla
@MajmunskaPosla 2 жыл бұрын
That's one quality monopole.
@j.p.7708
@j.p.7708 2 жыл бұрын
It’s just like you to bring a mono pod to a digital camera fight🤣
@samkeevers4369
@samkeevers4369 2 жыл бұрын
Best camera gear review I have ever seen…YES!!!
@GaricsPeter
@GaricsPeter 2 жыл бұрын
4:45 social distancing monopod
@SpecialBrewCan
@SpecialBrewCan Жыл бұрын
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!
@filmstudiojapan
@filmstudiojapan 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevebeal6538
@stevebeal6538 2 жыл бұрын
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
@Rich..
@Rich.. 2 жыл бұрын
My blood pressure went up when he put it on his shoulder. I was just waiting for the camera to drop!
@BrianHallmond
@BrianHallmond Жыл бұрын
Did he turn of IBIS when trying to get the still footage? IBIS doesn't always work well when you're using a tripod.
@bcresearch746
@bcresearch746 Жыл бұрын
I got Moman carbon fiber monopod from Ebay and am lowkey pissed I didn't see this video sooner... I haven't even used it to take a photo and it ALREADY broke. Well, not the metal but some cheap plastic pieces that literally can't stay on. I tried taping them but with or without tape the bottom part literally won't fit into the bigger top part. Now I have to go through the hassle of returning it and looking for a tripod. Sigh.
@crazyKurious
@crazyKurious 2 жыл бұрын
Also, would you advise buying 400mm sony and use FX3 for wildlife videos.
@edwardlucas8333
@edwardlucas8333 6 ай бұрын
I came here to see reviews of monopods and you made me laugh 😂 so I shit canned the monopod idea and subscribed hehe thanks man !
@DUCzillaMonster
@DUCzillaMonster 2 жыл бұрын
So true, my tripod has the ability to screw one leg out, to use it as a monopod. Checked once, but never used it😂
@chrislognshot
@chrislognshot 2 жыл бұрын
i only use when in grand stand shoot softball baseball or soccer when it windy. other then that i use tripod if need. if shooting wildlife hand hold if can
@MyBMAN69
@MyBMAN69 2 жыл бұрын
You should have bought a Benro monopod that detaches from the tripod(Vistek or Downtown Camera). Alumininum or carbon fibre. About the same price and more solidly built(especially the aluminum one) than that POS you got from Amazon. But you're right, I wouldn't use it on my hikes either. And my Sigma 150-600 comes with a strap that attaches directly to the lens which makes it comfortable to carry around with my... uh... S5. Please don't hate on me too much for being a Pany man. And I take more photos than video. Lol
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