At 11:11 PM -0400 5/21/02, Julian Loke wrote: >Dunno about the why. One answer for the "how" is using a Manfrotto 331 = >Bogen 3422 monopod support to incline the monopod handsfree. > http://manfrotto.com/products/metric/botfot3.html?man_code=331&company=MNO
Interesting. Have you (on anyone else on the list) used this? It seems nifty but also somewhat limited as it doesn't really get your camera very high off the ground. I should see if any local shops have this thing. I've found one of the more convenient travel accessories for my camera is the Ultrapod II. It's a foldable mini tripod with a velcro strap, so you can attach it quite firmly to fences, tree branches, etc. I've even used it to lash a camera to a 6' tall chunk of driftwood which I wedged into a crack in the ground. Instant self-standing monopod! I've also used it to attach a camera to the top of a mast of a sailboat with the lens pointing down. http://photonotes.org/reviews/ultrapod-ii/ http://photonotes.org/reviews/zenitar-fisheye/ The main drawback is that the ballhead is too small to support the weight of pro lenses. Something like that with a tougher ballhead would be excellent for macro work in the field, I think. Anyone seen such a thing? - Neil K. -- t e l a computer consulting + design * Vancouver, BC, Canada web: http://teladesign.com/ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
