I\'m telling you, the way I outlined above is the best answer, if you\'re after quick access to the camera. I do a ton of hiking/shooting and have tried many other methods.
Two more things:
1: Don\'t get the Think Tank Steroid belt, as it doesn\'t let you put pouches near the buckle.
2: I haven\'t done it yet, but I\'m slowly working on the idea of turning one of my hikiing sticks into a sort of monopod. Basically, just attaching a simple ballhead (probably the Manfrotto vertical pistol-grip head) to the top.
Put this monopod-walking stick on a short leash, so it stays upright when you let go, and it should be simply to quickly attach the camera & shoot.
The other way would be to simply keep an actual monopod lashed to you pack or belt, but why carry all that extra weight? I\'m telling you, the way I outlined above is the best answer, if you\'re after quick access to the camera. I do a ton of hiking/shooting and have tried many other methods.
Two more things:
1: Don\'t get the Think Tank Steroid belt, as it doesn\'t let you put pouches near the buckle.
2: I haven\'t done it yet, but I\'m slowly working on the idea of turning one of my hikiing sticks into a sort of monopod. Basically, just attaching a simple ballhead (probably the Manfrotto vertical pistol-grip head) to the top.
Put this monopod-walking stick on a short leash, so it stays upright when you let go, and it should be simply to quickly attach the camera & shoot.
The other way would be to simply keep an actual monopod lashed to you pack or belt, but why carry all that extra weight? For this type of shooting, you would rarely need to quickly adjust the height. Once you make camp, and don\'t need the sticks for hiking, you could then extend it a few more inches, for a more comfortable height.
Nov 02, 2009 at 06:27 PM
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