To determine if a more convenient monopod could rival the stability of a tripod, this project was shot entirely with the Manfrotto 560b fluid monopod.

Except for one clip, the Lumix 14mm f2.5 was the only lens used.

Arizona Biltmore Resort on Vimeo

Nice work Dan, real nice. Love the 14mm, great lens. I tried using a monopod for awhile, I just couldn't get the hand of it, probably gave up too quickly.

Thank you for the good words Jeff. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the project.

I've struggled with monopods too. Have owned the 560b for years, and am just beginning to find ways to get it to work for me.

This is an interesting video on using the larger version:

deconstructing the story // a monopod tutorial on Vimeo

Great video, Dan. I sold that monopod for $150 years ago. I'm regretting it now. For DSLR it would be great, as this video shows!