A1U going to Africa - need stabilization advice

Nick Outram · June 30th, 2006, 04:16 AM

Hello,

In general I find that HD is in dire need of stabilization -the higher resolution tends to focus the eye more accutely on any shake.

I was looking around at the low-end of the market for a solution. I already have a FH tripod but wanted something a bit more immediate that I can leave attached to the camera so I have just sent off for one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Action-Grip-Pr...QQcmdZViewItem

I hope it will help -I'm not expecting miracles. Will be taking it to Paris on the 14th July so will post usability feedback.

Does anyone else use anything like this?

Regards, Nick.

Stu Holmes · June 30th, 2006, 08:53 AM

Havent seen that monopod before Nick.

I think monopods and tripods are quite tricky things to get a good feel in advance of what you're getting. So much of it is build-quality, rigidity, weight etc. and thats tricky to ascertain without getting your hands on one.

One new device that i know is about to go on sale (in fact it IS on sale in the UK where you are - check out www.warehouseexpress.com)

Its GBP99 which isnt cheap for a monopod, but if the fluid-cartridge in the base works helf-way well, it might be a very good compromise between that "Shall i take my tripod today or can i get away with just my monopod?" dilemma.

Details on Manfrotto site: www.manfrotto.com
Left side of home page, the 560B is pictured etc.

June 30th, 2006, 04:16 AM	#16
Nick Outram Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 90	Ball head monopods Hello, In general I find that HD is in dire need of stabilization -the higher resolution tends to focus the eye more accutely on any shake. I was looking around at the low-end of the market for a solution. I already have a FH tripod but wanted something a bit more immediate that I can leave attached to the camera so I have just sent off for one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Action-Grip-Pr...QQcmdZViewItem I hope it will help -I'm not expecting miracles. Will be taking it to Paris on the 14th July so will post usability feedback. Does anyone else use anything like this? Regards, Nick.

June 30th, 2006, 08:53 AM	#17
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	Havent seen that monopod before Nick. I think monopods and tripods are quite tricky things to get a good feel in advance of what you're getting. So much of it is build-quality, rigidity, weight etc. and thats tricky to ascertain without getting your hands on one. One new device that i know is about to go on sale (in fact it IS on sale in the UK where you are - check out www.warehouseexpress.com) Its GBP99 which isnt cheap for a monopod, but if the fluid-cartridge in the base works helf-way well, it might be a very good compromise between that "Shall i take my tripod today or can i get away with just my monopod?" dilemma. Details on Manfrotto site: www.manfrotto.com Left side of home page, the 560B is pictured etc.