Hi ya' Rik,
I know you've been interested in how my monopod setup continues to function. Thought I would post a quick update to you. My little "V"-head, A Simple Monopod Head, works great 99% of the time. However, if you have to shoot at an acute down-angle or up-angle, the lens is no longer cradled by the "V"-head. At acute angles the lens and camera sort of rests against the "V"-head rather than being supported by it.
To solve this issue I purchased a tiny Giottos MH1004 Ball Head from B&H Photo for $9.95. Placed between the monopod and "V"-head I can angle the "V"-head up or down so that the "V"-head cradles the lens properly. Works even better now. I'll post an image of the rig in my article a little later today.
Best regards as always,
Monopod update for rjlittlefield...
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Monopod update for rjlittlefield...
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Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!
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Here's the photos...
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Adding the ball head allows me to tilt the "V"-head down and maintain a cradle for the lens. This system is unbeatable if you have to handhold your camera.
Best regards as always,
...and...
Adding the ball head allows me to tilt the "V"-head down and maintain a cradle for the lens. This system is unbeatable if you have to handhold your camera.
Best regards as always,
Tom Webster
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Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!
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