Tripod/monopod for travel

[Grandpa Ron]

I find that for an exposure of anything over 1/2 second, I need a support of some sort. My first thought was a monopod. So, I took an old broom handle, taped my camera to the top and tried shooting long exposures.

Unfortunately for me, I found that even at 1/2 second, I would sometimes ruin a good shot, particularly on uneven or unstable (sand, rocks, steep slopes etc. So, I bought a nice tri-pod and my wife made a cloth tube with shoulder strap for hands free walking, climbing or hanging on a hook.

Good luck

 

[Nevermore1]

I find that for an exposure of anything over 1/2 second, I need a support of some sort. My first thought was a monopod. So, I took an old broom handle, taped my camera to the top and tried shooting long exposures.

Unfortunately for me, I found that even at 1/2 second, I would sometimes ruin a good shot, particularly on uneven or unstable (sand, rocks, steep slopes etc. So, I bought a nice tri-pod and my wife made a cloth tube with shoulder strap for hands free walking, climbing or hanging on a hook.

Good luck

If it comes to it I have a good tripod I can bring. I’m just trying to travel with as little as possible and trying to keep the weight down. I don’t handle the heat well and have several health issues that are exasperated by the heat.

I’m currently considering the Sirui monopod that has the “feet” on it. I’m going to go out to my camera shop next week and see if they have one I can look at.