What I tote:
http://www.stoneypoint.com/monopod_index.html
You don't need a gun to use one. They are light and sturdy and collapse into
nearly nothing you'll notice you're hauling around.
Walt
--
"Anything more than 500 yards from
the car just isn't photogenic." --
Edward Weston
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Phil" <pcks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> My 20 year old manfrotto is really not that practicle to carry around, it
> weighs a ton.
>
> I am looking to get either a monopod or tripod to carry around, having
> checked out a local store today
> not sure which way to go.
>
> One thing I have learnt is that if you dont carry it you wont use it, so it
> must be portable.
> I have never used a monopod before so are not aware of how effective they
> are.
>
> The new Carbon tripods sure are light, but still a little bulky, so would I
> carry one around?
> I rather liked a slik monopod that I saw today (£90), carbon, really light,
> easy to put up in seconds, and would be pretty portable.
>
> Would be happy to hear what you guys prefer
>
> Phil
>
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