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A. Winslow wrote:
Thanks for your help. That sounds like a excellent setup and idea and would be really interested to hear about your monopod pouch. It definitely would help support the weight. I do have a tripod with a gimbal head and been researching a monopod to try.
Hi Alan, sorry for the delay but here is my camera support setup that I have been using quite a bit. I used the gear on my tripod quite a bit, too and less so on just regular monopod.
Depending on the shooting conditions, I put a "chicken-feet" monopod base and in that case, I use a lens pouch to fit that setup. If I use just the monopod end, then I use the pouch. Either or, it will be carried at the belt part of my belt/harness system, which is in my case a ThinkTank Steroid belt system. I used to do that with just a less sturdy belt system but I think the harness helps distribute the weight better over my shoulder and back rather than just on my hip in the case of just a belt.
The height of the monopod can be adjusted depending on your shooting level of course but I attached the strap of my monopod to a carabiner on the left shoulder harness. It is sturdy and it feels safe but I always put the regular lens strap on over my neck, just as a safeguard. I am not the youngest anymore but I can use this setup in the field for a few hours. And you are mobile, almost as mobile as handholding your lens/camera but without feeling the weight that much since it is distributed over a large area of strong muscles of your shoulders, back and hip. The good thing about using the "chicken-feet" under the monopod, you can put the setup on the ground and step on one of the feet to keep it semi stable, if you get tired.
BTW, you may want to check out the army surplus store near you to see whether they have something like that. Again, mostly for flag bearers during a parade.
Hope this helps and please feel free to ask any questions you may have,
Joshua
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