On 12/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >With race season approaching, but at the risk of embarrassing myself, I have >to ask the following question about using a monopod: > >I have a lens with a tripod collar. Do I attach the lens directly to the >monopod, or do I get some sort of head to put on the monopod and then attach >the lens?
You mention race season, I presume you mean cars, Christian? So you're looking at long lenses on the pod? I have a monopod and don't use a head - the lens goes straight onto the bush - not even a quick release plate, although that would be handy. IMO a head gets in the way when all you want to do is keep it as simple and as steady as poss. Also less to go wrong. Wandering about with a 300mm balanced over your shoulder - could be a lot to lose if the had suddenly decided to part company <g>. .02 Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _____________________________ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
