On 2010-10-17 10:02 , they whom i call myself wrote:
there are a few Leki walking sticks that have a camera mount; i have an
older one and never liked putting a camera on it; perhaps with a
tilt-head and quick-release that would be better, but then it might seem
awkward for walking ...
i answered assuming the discussion was about bona fide walking sticks
that could be used as a monopod but now realize the discussion has bent
the other direction -- monopods that might also be used as walking
sticks; as a hiker with three pairs of walking sticks (and who has
hefted several monopods, mostly in stores) i'd have to say all true
monopods are much too stiff, and most are much heavier, than a good
walking stick
coincidentally to this discussion, i had recently concluded that a
shoulder condition is making me less competent at handholding my camera,
so had i played a game of craigslist tag resulting in the purchase of a
Slik EZ Pod:
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/48615-REG/Slik_617_400_E_Z_Pod_Monopod.html>
this is definitely a lower-end unit -- won't get no respect from the
pros, but we're shooting Pentax after all ... nonetheless it's
surprisingly well-made, sturdy and flexible for the price (i pad $25);
the spring-loaded feature makes height adjustment much easier than
fiddling with the overall extension, and has an added benefit -- i can
hook the foot of the collapsed monopod in my belt a little left of
center, put the strap around my right shoulder, then use the trigger to
adjust the height to make a very effective body brace
among the drawbacks -- the QR plate fits nothing else, and i'm a little
concerned that it resembles a rifle
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