Thanks Dave, that sounds like it might work for me. 400 isn't offensive to
me, as my occasionally unsteady hands are likely to degrade the image
beyond the effects of granularity with the better 400 films.
I think Bogen/Manfrotto sells a head that only offers limited movement
specifically for monopods (can't remember the name of it at the moment),
maybe an alternative to your ballhead?
Take care,
Dan Scott
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>Dan Scott writes:
>
>> I've been considering this, since is the type of photo I seem to be doing
>> mostly. What is the hassle factor with adjusting the pod for height? I
>> guess I'm thinking primarily about insects and other quick moving things.
>> How does it work out, do you carry it around with camera attached and pod
>> extended or collapsed or what?
>
> I usually carry it with one section extended which makes it tall enough for
>me to crouch on one knee, or two sections which is just below "standing"
>level. Flowers don't move very quickly so adjusting the height is not a
>problem. Most of my adjustments only involve one leg-section so its pretty
>quick to change.
>
> I find the most annoying thing is adjusting the ball head, although I can
>tilt
>the whole monopod a little when necessary.
>
> For anything that moves fast I either chase it with a handheld rig or
>just do
>my best not to scare it off. Unfortunately going handheld tends to limit
>me to
>400-speed film which tends to get a bit grainy for my liking.
>
>Cheers,
>
>
>- Dave
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