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Subject: [OM] Re: Monopod or tripod
From: hiwayman@xxxxxxx (Walt Wayman)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:02:04 +0000
What I tote:

http://www.stoneypoint.com/monopod_index.html

You don't need a gun to use one. They are light and sturdy and collapse into 
nearly nothing you'll notice you're hauling around.

Walt

--
"Anything more than 500 yards from 
the car just isn't photogenic." -- 
Edward Weston

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Phil" <pcks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> 
> My 20 year old manfrotto is really not that practicle to carry around, it 
> weighs a ton.
> 
> I am looking to get either a monopod or tripod to carry around, having 
> checked out a local store today
> not sure which way to go.
> 
> One thing I have learnt is that if you dont carry it you wont use it, so it 
> must be portable.
> I have never used a monopod before so are not aware of how effective they 
> are.
> 
> The new Carbon tripods sure are light, but still a little bulky, so would I 
> carry one around?
> I rather liked a slik monopod that I saw today (£90), carbon, really light, 
> easy to put up in seconds, and would be pretty portable.
> 
> Would be happy to hear what you guys prefer
> 
> Phil 
> 
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