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nandadevieast wrote:
Hi,
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I have a tripod and i can push the shutter button and go make a tea while the shot is being taken.
But how long you can go with a monopod? For static shots, is VR already in the same territorry?
I guess you cant swing a second long exposure with them...?
Trying to understand...
I use a monopod a lot for two reasons. First to support really heavy lenses and second as a walking stick when hiking. On the positive side a monopod gives you a little more stability than VR and allows your a steady platform for careful composition. On the negative side a monopod restricts mobility especially with lighter lenses (like your 300-4). Don't be fooled by the VR claims. VR is great but has its drawbacks and limits. Turn it off at any shutter speed over the length of the lens (1/300th with a 300). At high shutter speeds it can actually make things worse. At lower shutter speeds it is nice but not as perfect as having a platform for support.
nandadevieast wrote:
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Can someone explain to me pls...what is an Arca Swiss ball head? The one i have, a Manfrotto ball head on my Manfrotto 190 CX, is it an Arca Swiss type? Whats the big fuss about it?
Sorry about this basic question...i am not a tripod shooter, always shot handheld...now that i am getting a 300/4, should as well buy a mono..
I think the big deal is not the Arca Swiss head but the clamping system which is much better and much more standard than the Manfrotto system. The Arca system is expensive but lets you have access to a lot of accessories such as "L Brackets" etc which are not available or at least nowhere near as good in any other system. Many manufacturers such as Kirk and Really Right Stuff make Arca compatible accessories and heads. In the end, if you are going to be serious about photography, support systems (tripods/monopods and their accessories) are too important to skimp on. If you buy cheap stuff you will end up buying better stuff and you will have wasted money. The Arca type systems are worth it. Start with good stuff and you will not have to buy again.
nandadevieast wrote:
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I will be buying a Manfrotto one because thats what is available here...unless there is something horrribly wrong with Manfrotto monopods, thats what i will buy. I guess i can buy an arca swiss ?? head for it as well...
I have never understood why you would need a head on a monopod but I always get into arguments when I say this. I have an L bracket on some of my cameras and Arca style feet on some of my big lenses so I sometimes put an Arca style clam on top of my monopod but never a tilting head. Monopods are pretty tilt-able on their own. Try the pod without a head to start with and then if you disagree buy a simple head. I use a monopod mostly for motorsports with big lenses. 99% of the time I just screw the lens foot to the top of the pod. With anything under a 400 2.8 or a 500 f4 I generally don't use a pod because it is too restrictive. A 300 f4 is light and easy to hand hold.
nandadevieast wrote:
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Any suggestion on models? Thank you.
Nde
Manfrotto monopods are just fine. The 680b is a great place to start.
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Keep your ss above 1/fl. Bare = 1/300, TC 1.4 = 1/420, TC 1.7 = 1/500. For BIF you will need faster ss, I’m usually around 1/1250. You’re going to love this lens plus the tc 1.7