I see lots of expensive crazy stabilizers for DSLR's but people seem to neglect the simple yet elegant monopod. I use a $20 Opteka monopod from Amazon.com that can carry about 10 pounds of weight and can even work as a simple steadicam for moving shots. The monopod is worth its weight in gold & is both durable and portable . Plus I can film much longer since the monopod rests the camera on the ground and I dont have to lift anything. Any other monopod users here?
$20 Monopod Stabilizer
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AndrewGentle
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Yep, I love my monopod. I just used it to film a comedy competition on an HV40 with good results.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWtMhcu5nfM&fmt=22
They're so much better in situations where a tripod is impractical like when you're sitting in an audience or at a venue which doesn't allow tripods like museums.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWtMhcu5nfM&fmt=22
They're so much better in situations where a tripod is impractical like when you're sitting in an audience or at a venue which doesn't allow tripods like museums.
ROCKMORE
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How about this combo. used it for years as you can tell from the condition.
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I have a monopod in every one of my camera bags. The bonus here for the panny series cameras is that you really get a 3 in 1 punch. First, it can be a monopod, secondly it can be a substitution for a biddlestick to screw into the top of the cam for super easy low mode without the need to flip the footage, third is just as you said; a poor (by comparison, but still somewhat effective) substitute for a steadicam.
Every camera also had a tripod as pert of the kit but you cant always carry that much stuff, man there is no substitute for having one of these right in/on the bag itself.
Every camera also had a tripod as pert of the kit but you cant always carry that much stuff, man there is no substitute for having one of these right in/on the bag itself.
Chris Watson
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That looks like a great set up and the best of both worlds. What kind of shoulder mount. I'm going to try that!
Chris W
ROCKMORE
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I got the Bogan Monopod at B&H a few years ago. I also got the the shoulder mount at B&H for about $45 bucks, but can't remember if it was a Bogan. It would be easy to make one with a strip of aluminum, a bench vice and s drill. Maybe a 3/8 and 1/4 inch tap if you want to go all the way. I actually bent the rig when I got it because the front corner was a right angle and the camera was too close to my face. It's does work great with any camera on it.
Nice setup - Ive been looking into those monopods that have foot braces to add to stability. Anyone ever use one of those?