monopod

[kemplefan]

how usfull is a mono pod i do a lot of sports some feild stly plus climbing
any good monopods that arnt to much

 

[Fate]

Theres a cool one that doubles up as a hiking stick.. you just screw the top off the reveal the camera attachment part. Its called: EXPED viewfinder walking pole/ monopod

 

[kemplefan]

thanks i do have the question of how much is cost my budget is all of $20 or so

 

[Big Mike]

For $20, you won't get much. Maybe a table top tripod or a very cheap tripod.

Monopods are good for sports shooting because they are fast. You don't have the set-up and take down time of a tripod. A monopod will prevent camera shake in the vertical plane but not in the horizontal...although it's better than hand holding.

Typically I see monopods used with big heavy lenses. 300mm, 400mm, 600mm etc.

I think the cheapest one I've seen was $50 or $60 CDN.

You might be able to make something...all you need is the right size of screw and something to mount it on...hockey stick, tube, pipe, baseball bat etc.

 

[kemplefan]

cool i have a decent tripod its just a litle big and not so great for sports

 

[ChopstickHero]

i know you might not find the greatest quality on eBay, but there may be some used monopods that may fit your budget (not $20... but maybe $30 or $40)

 

[Fate]

THe one that i described to you is only £24.95... .i guess thats about $40? Go on, treat yourself

 

[kemplefan]

i would treat myself but its not taht easy when you are tewlve and just spent the money you have been saving for two years on a lense
and of cours all i have is $18