I use a monopod quite a lot for this, and normally a focal length of 135mm. The chasing part's getting tougher, but eye level isn't a problem as I'm not much bigger than they are. I've found it helpful, especially when lighting conditions aren't the greatest -- dusk, heavy overcast, etc.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tonghang Zhou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 12:50 AM Subject: Monopod for photographing children? > > I wonder what experience people have photographing > unposed children with a monopod or tripod. I used > a tripod for this purpose before. A long zoom lens > helps, but still it's not easy. > > One thing about children is that you'd need to lower > the camera to their (eye) level, and you'd have to > chase them. Seeing that a tripod is cumbersome, > I'm contemplating about a monopod. Would folks have > some experience to share about this? > > Tonghang > >
