[Tweeters] Monopod

[Richard James via Tweeters]

On 2026-07-15 12:00 p.m., via Tweeters wrote:


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> Message: 5

> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:38 -0700

> From: Matt Hucke via Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>

> To: Rob Faucett <robfaucett at mac.com>



> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Monopod and head


I would echo this  I've been using the 3-legged thing "Lance"
monopod with foot for around 6 month. Much better (taller) than an older 
Manfroto. Height is essential for flying birds.

The Wimberley MH-100 mono gimbal head, works well.

For hiking (mobile work) the compromise in stability between a monopod 
and tripod is acceptable to me.

My usage is with a 200-500 F5.6 zoom and 500 MM PF WITH 1.4 TC.


> For walking from one location to the next, I'll put the lens on my left

> shoulder (the neoprene sleeve stops it from being unpleasantly hot or cold

> if it touches my cheek) and hold out the monopod pointing in front of me

> while walking. Then when the next bird appears I can quickly plant the foot

> and be in position to shoot again.


This works for me too.

-- 
 From an Island in the Pacific,
Richard James, Victoria, BC, Canada