A cheaper way to have something like this is to buy a beaner or two and attach them to a backpack. This is what i do when hiking
thats a good idea! i usually have my camera backpack on whewn i shoot, so i could just hook up some contraption to one of the straps with a beaner. great ideas guys, i appriciate it
Put a very small P&S camera bag on your belt and use it to hold the foot of your monopod. With the strap around your neck just for safety, this will take a lot of load off your back as well as making your shots a lot more stable. It works great for panning shots because you are panning with your hips instead of your neck and arms.
By having the monopod, you can also use the self timer or remote with a wide lens and get some overhead shots of the crowd. During slow times, you can extend the monopod and support your arm while you are standing around.
Another plus for the monopod is that you have a pretty effective weapon if a fight breaks out. : )
Put a very small P&S camera bag on your belt and use it to hold the foot of your monopod. With the strap around your neck just for safety, this will take a lot of load off your back as well as making your shots a lot more stable. It works great for panning shots because you are panning with your hips instead of your neck and arms.
By having the monopod, you can also use the self timer or remote with a wide lens and get some overhead shots of the crowd. During slow times, you can extend the monopod and support your arm while you are standing around.
Another plus for the monopod is that you have a pretty effective weapon if a fight breaks out. : )
i guess i would have to buy a head for my monopod then. unles i can interchange my tripod head with the monopod. huh. ill have to check
You should be able to swap heads from one to the other, I do it all the time. In certain cases depending on the model. You might need a little adaptor that screws on to the thread of the monopof to allow a head with different threads to screw on. alot of monopods come with that in place, It is usually springloaded and will push down out of the way if you need the smaller thread.
Originally posted by LadyK:
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Put a very small P&S camera bag on your belt and use it to hold the foot of your monopod. With the strap around your neck just for safety, this will take a lot of load off your back as well as making your shots a lot more stable. It works great for panning shots because you are panning with your hips instead of your neck and arms.
By having the monopod, you can also use the self timer or remote with a wide lens and get some overhead shots of the crowd. During slow times, you can extend the monopod and support your arm while you are standing around.
Another plus for the monopod is that you have a pretty effective weapon if a fight breaks out. : )
i guess i would have to buy a head for my monopod then. unles i can interchange my tripod head with the monopod. huh. ill have to check
The past few days ive been shooting a lot and my back is very crampy and sore, and think a brace would help. And my workload is definitely not going to go down, fall sports are just kicking in.
Anyone else use one? I could use some suggestions for useful braces
Had this problem for long time, finally ordered myself a tiny spy camera and glued it on my arse.
Now weight is no issue. I roam around clicking. It all works fine and dandy, but lately there is slight problem, sometime shutter triggers if i fart.
O well one cannot get everything i guess. :-D
i guess i would have to buy a head for my monopod then. unles i can interchange my tripod head with the monopod. huh. ill have to check
This Mini Ballhead by Manfrotto works well and supports up to nearly 9 pounds. I use it sometimes on my monopod (which I bought it for), but more frequently on a Gorillapod.
Had this problem for long time, finally ordered myself a tiny spy camera and glued it on my arse.
Now weight is no issue. I roam around clicking. It all works fine and dandy, but lately there is slight problem, sometime shutter triggers if i fart.
O well one cannot get everything i guess. :-D
Guessing you didn't spring for the IS model...(you are nuts, lol!)
Had this problem for long time, finally ordered myself a tiny spy camera and glued it on my arse.
Now weight is no issue. I roam around clicking. It all works fine and dandy, but lately there is slight problem, sometime shutter triggers if i fart.
O well one cannot get everything i guess. :-D
Guessing you didn't spring for the IS model...(you are nuts, lol!)
With the new iPod Nano you can capture video too ...
i still havent looked to see if my tripod head works with my monopod. if it doesnt ill see if i cant find an adapter or look into the mini ballhead.
where did you get your new anus-cam Arjun? i havent seen the new model yet. does B&H offer it yet? :)
The new anus-cam is available at rock bottom prices at Arseda stores in UK, you have to approach from the rear and go up the back passage. Mr Brown will let you in and you will get a s**tload of goodies with it:)) The price is the only problem...it stinks!!
i still havent looked to see if my tripod head works with my monopod. if it doesnt ill see if i cant find an adapter or look into the mini ballhead.
where did you get your new anus-cam Arjun? i havent seen the new model yet. does B&H offer it yet? :)
The new anus-cam is available at rock bottom prices at Arseda stores in UK, you have to approach from the rear and go up the back passage. Mr Brown will let you in and you will get a s**tload of goodies with it:)) The price is the only problem...it stinks!!
bahaha how long did it take you to come u with that? ;)
On a more serious note, there actually exists (in prototype, at least) a video camera/transmitter/battery set which fits in a clear capsule small enough to swallow, allowing a complete "end-to-end" photograpic examination of the digestive tract ...
i still havent looked to see if my tripod head works with my monopod. if it doesnt ill see if i cant find an adapter or look into the mini ballhead.
where did you get your new anus-cam Arjun? i havent seen the new model yet. does B&H offer it yet? :)
The new anus-cam is available at rock bottom prices at Arseda stores in UK, you have to approach from the rear and go up the back passage. Mr Brown will let you in and you will get a s**tload of goodies with it:)) The price is the only problem...it stinks!!
bahaha how long did it take you to come u with that? ;)
A couple of minutes, as I read the thread. I was feeling bored and this struck a chord with my warped sense of humour. It could have been better, in fact, its a bummer having to use toilet humour and then become the butt of DPC comments.
On a more serious note, there actually exists (in prototype, at least) a video camera/transmitter/battery set which fits in a clear capsule small enough to swallow, allowing a complete "end-to-end" photograpic examination of the digestive tract ...
Yep, watched a programme about it. Technology is getting better all the time, we really do live in a lucky time. Many of us could have been pushing up daisies if it wasn't for modern technology.
