Interesting! I should really try monopod shooting again, especially
now that I have a Newton cam rotator bracket. I shoot a lot of
verticals and it makes it much easier than constantly flipping the
camera to the side.
ScottGee1
On 2/23/07, AG Schnozz <agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> ScottGee wrote:
SNIP!
>
> I'm using not using any support most of the time--as I'm using flash
> predominantly. Also, the E-1, which is my primary axe, is incredibly
> vibration-resistant and I do have a very slow shutter-speed, I use
> continous-mode and fire off a quick sequence of shots. In almost
> every case I'll get at least one sharp picture.
>
> Tripods get in my way and tend to be a bit of a pain to use. The
> only exception to this would be the formals, but even then I'm
> usually in motion a lot. We'll see how this year shapes up, though.
>
> Using the above techniques with the E-1, I can reliably shoot 1/2
> second exposures with the monopod. Any slower than that any my
> subjects are moving too much regardless.
>
> The biggest advantage of the monopod for me is as a back-strain
> relief. My back locks up after a while and the monopod is a great
> item to lean on.
>
> AG
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