Hi!
> Dmitry Gromov wrote:
>
> > nobody mentioned monopod???
> > Seems like a good alternative even in street shooting...
>
> I think not. When shooting the street speed, stealth,
> unobtrusivness, as well as the ability to sometimes relate
> personally and closely to the people you are photographing,
> are all needed. A 'pod of any sort gets in the way. A
> photographer on the street with any sort of 'pod becomes an
> annoyance, an obstruction, and separate from the environment.
Hmm... Sure, but in this situation you won't need it - you'll probably be
using normal and fast lens and quite a fast film.
(Let me guess - LX and A50 f/1.2? ;)
But, when you need to make a photo of parts of buildings (which, of cause,
are on the streets, as well), using 300/500mm tele...
It's all situation-dependent. My point was - nobody mentioned monopod at
all...
There are some places, where you'd appreciate some camera support, and
light, compact monopod (or even tabletop tripod) will help.
Let's take Longwood Gardens in PA. You have only one hour in the morning
when you are allowed to use tripod. Then - monopods only (no, tripod with
legs strained won't go ;)
>
> Please trim your messages. There's no need to quote two or
> three messages in their entirety.
>
Ops... Sorry about that - havn't looked down there...
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Dmitry Gromov
New Jersey
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