String tripod

On Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:42:07 -0400, Davoud wrote:

newshound:
It's notable how many "sports" pros who need mobility and long (heavy)
lenses simply go for a monopod. I've never used one myself, but think
about getting one from time to time. No reason it should not work fine
on a compact (especially a superzoom) as long as it is not too heavy,
and is quick and easy to "telescope".

Q. How good is a monopod?

A. One third as good as a tripod.

A monopod is useful for holding the weight of a camera, but it does
nothing to steady a camera. So it's good for providing relief to sports
photographers and others who use heavy lenses, so long as they have
steady hands.

When doing sports photography where the photographer moves around,
it's much quicker to set up to shoot using a monopod than if using a
tripod.
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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida