Date: 7/15/26 1:48 pm From: Richard James via Tweeters <tweeters...> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Monopod
On 2026-07-15 12:00 p.m., via Tweeters wrote:
> ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:38 -0700 > From: Matt Hucke via Tweeters <tweeters...> > To: Rob Faucett <robfaucett...>
> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Monopod and head
I would echo this I've been using the 3-legged thing "Lance" monopod with foot for around 6 month. Much better (taller) than an older Manfroto. Height is essential for flying birds.
The Wimberley MH-100 mono gimbal head, works well.
For hiking (mobile work) the compromise in stability between a monopod and tripod is acceptable to me.
My usage is with a 200-500 F5.6 zoom and 500 MM PF WITH 1.4 TC.
> For walking from one location to the next, I'll put the lens on my left > shoulder (the neoprene sleeve stops it from being unpleasantly hot or cold > if it touches my cheek) and hold out the monopod pointing in front of me > while walking. Then when the next bird appears I can quickly plant the foot > and be in position to shoot again.
This works for me too.
-- From an Island in the Pacific, Richard James, Victoria, BC, Canada
