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Tripod or Monopod

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Thorvildsen
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i was wandering, should i get a tripod or monopod for my Nikon d70. give me reasons.
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oh and i take mtb pics as much as ski pics






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Apr 12 2005 11:16AM
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d-loc
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uhh a tripod, what would you use a monopod, and how would you use one? do you just stick it into the ground hoping it doest fall over?

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Apr 12 2005 11:27AM
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Thorvildsen
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I don't know, i've seen alot og guys usin them






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Apr 12 2005 11:35AM
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Apple
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monopod just helps to keep the camera steady, it doesnt force it to be steady. A monopod is however much more versatile and can be taken more places. My vote would be a monopod. but thats because i dont like carrying around bulky equipment when i dont have to.

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Apr 12 2005 11:39AM
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d-loc
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^so the monopod just sits on the ground and you hold it steady right? so you could stick it into the snow and have it steady, or dig a hole in the dirt?

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Apr 12 2005 11:52AM
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acoustikrage
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monopod, it's easier to move around and does the same thing as a tripod.

Apr 12 2005 12:02PM
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Thorvildsen
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thanks






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Apr 12 2005 12:45PM
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404404
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get both, go to k mart i bet they have them there

Apr 12 2005 12:45PM
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thewavebb
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I use my monopods for street photography and my tripod for landscape and long exposure shots. A nice lightweight mono is fine since it isn't freestanding. However any tripod you get at Kmart/walmart/target will be junk and not worth touching your D70. As far as tripods go...Bogens are nice, Gitzo's are absolutely bombproof! I have a Gitzo that is a bit heavy to haul around all day, but it'll never tip over. Cheaping out on a tripod for a spendy camera is like buying top of the line skis and duct-taping your boots to the skis. You should look to spend in the 100-200 range for a decent tripod.

Apr 12 2005 2:32PM
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Kevo
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I would say if you can only get one, get a tripod. It is better for long exposures. A monopod is good too, but it still doesn't hold the camera perfectly steady. I think most people use monopods for action shots with short exposures.




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Apr 12 2005 3:20PM
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Thorvildsen
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i'm gonna buy a tripod, but i have to get som cash first






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Apr 12 2005 4:40PM
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Skipig25
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monopods are easier to move, but tripods are better overall. good for long exposure, and you can take your hands off your camera when you're waiting around

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Apr 12 2005 6:22PM
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*Fujative*
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depends one what you are using it for

mono- light weght, im not a fan of then. sharp for as low as 1/15. easy to move around

tri- heavy, i like them. maxium sharpness. harder to move.

i would good for a carbon fiber tripod by manfrodo w/ a quick release ball head

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Apr 12 2005 7:53PM
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eastcoastskier
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tripod. can use it for a larger veriety of things. like if u need to put a flash on it, riging up a remote camera with pocket wizards(i dono if you will get in to that sort of thing.....)..... the list goes on.

Apr 12 2005 8:12PM
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Pklink04
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if you get a higher quality mono it can also be used as a boom if you have a vid cam too



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Apr 12 2005 8:49PM
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C.Robs
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depends what you are doing.... if you are just wanting to capture a day on film or something use a mono cuz you can move around a lot easier, but for a shoot, competition i would go with a tripod, they are far more stable.
Dec 15 2006 7:23PM
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oSe
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get a TRIPOD cuz then u can use it as a monopod, just extend the legs and fold them closed so it acts as one leg..
its what i do and it works well..
Dec 15 2006 7:25PM
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Tolz
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Dec 15 2006 7:32PM
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