I couldn't agree with Bill Streeter more insofar as monopods are inexpensive and really help stabilize video, especially when zooming --which magnified each movement.
I have two actually. I couldn't resist buying one very new and unique one which is an "affordable step down" from those things you put around your body to get steady pictures while running with someone, etc. It's Manfrotto #560B and is made in Italy. It is the first monopod that havs three small feet and a ball swivel which allows you to follow a moving person with an even slow & steady motion while they are walking or running. I had to pay $159.00 at B&H. The salesman told me that it had only been out a few weeks at the time (I'm guessing since the beginning of this year). He also said that he's sold one to every person he had shown it tol They don't work on commission there & I'm glad he showed it to me. He knew I was working with a $2000.00 Sony AIU larger camera and a HC42 Sony mini-DV. I have the tiny Samsung to literally carry in my pocket which is great in bright light & close up sound but my favorite is the HC42 which is now developing problems because of such heavy use. I sent it off for repair last December & they fixed it under the warranty I had purchased. But it took them a full month to return it to me. I bought a new Canon Mini-DV that takes a plug-in mike yesterday which takes a plug-in mike yesterday because I want to decent small camera with a plug in mike while my HC42 is off for repair. It only cost $279. ZR800 is the Canon model number. I haven't opened it up and started working with it yet. I discovered a few other things about plug in connectors for my Sony HC42 that I never knew existed. I'll make that a different posting. I've been so busy filming great stuff, I haven't had time to even check my email for days at a time. I hope to be able to make one of the Flash Conferences on Sat & Tuesday but have just been too busy taking care of a dyi8ng friend and other pressing things. Randolfe (Randy) Wicker Hoboken, NJ 07030 Find my vlogs using "Randolfe" as a search at Blip, Veoh and/or YouTube. 201-656-3280 --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Streeter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes monopods are a great and deceptively simple solution. I think a > lot of people dismiss them because the concept is so simple. I use a > bogan which is a really good brand and you can get one for like $30 > from B&H or someplace like that. I love it, and never leave home > without it. > > > Bill Streeter > LO-FI SAINT LOUIS > www.lofistl.com > www.billstreeter.net > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Jonathan Bloom" > <jonathan@> wrote: > > > > Does anyone have any advice on a good affordable and portable > monopod? > > I did some video at VON and it turned out a little shaky and one of > > our viewers suggested I get a monopod. > > > > -- > > -Jonathan Bloom > > http://thenameiwantedwastaken.com > > >
