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Subject: [OM] Opinions on the utility of monopods?
From: "Curtis P. Hedman" <Curtis.P.Hedman-1@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 21:01:46 -0600

Here's another question for the group - what is the utility of a monopod? I have been thinking about buying one recently, but a friend has suggested that they really don't help much. His theory is that, at best, a monopod can take away vertical motion, but that it doesn't do a whole lot for angular motion since the camera/lens is free to move in the pitch plane. While I suppose that is true, it seems to me that having one solid axis has got to help hold the lens steady. I could always carry a tripod, but I'm a little too lazy (or spontaneous) for that! I find the new Adorama monopod (written up in Pop Photo) pretty attractive, but could just as well spend the $$$ on something Zuiko if the utility were low. So what are people's experiences? I like shooting at focal lengths in the 100 -250mm range, and would like to extend to even longer length telephotos as resources allow.

As always, any input will be appreciated!

Curt


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