PanoTools NG:
Re: FEISOL CM-1473 monopod with legs, any good?
Hans 2012-Apr-29 19:58:46
--- In #removed#, luca vascon <luca.vascon@...> wrote:
>
> Hmmm, my own concern was about wobbling, for the small legs, and long
> monopod.
> @Jurgen,
> keep in mind that is a long, sturdy monopod, and that it can be paired with
> a 2nd monopod reversed on it (the way I did a lot of 3m high shots)
> @Hans,
> I also used a small, welldone chinese tripod with a long monopod inserted
> as central column (it was the right diameter), just before we made the
> Venice meeting. But I never mounted it with the original column and the
> rotator between the 2, coz it was decreasing stability.
> Later I also completely reversed the scheme, using larger tripods, and
> attatching the camera to the small edge of the monopod..
> This increases stability and highness reachable. Though Agnos rotators and
> Manfrotto 300n are sturdy enough, I always prefer to rotate the tripod
> column and to have a straight connection between the tripod column and the
> monopod. I think my way is less confortable, but more simple and secure.
> Did you upgraded that setup after the gondola shot? what directions took?
> @all,
I done several versions.
Here is my latest. A superlight travelset. Just got it and have not used it much yet.
Long winter. Tomorrow spring is here they say so maybe.
You need to be a little patient though if you need to shoot log exposures,
http://www.panoramas.dk/panorama/tripod/cullmann+giotto.jpg
Hans
> I used Feisol once. My impression was very good. I have many Manfrottos,
> one Gitzo, a Giottos, and 2 Berlebach, that are the ones that I'm mostly
> attatched to.
>
> --
> Luca Vascon.
>
> www.nuovostudio.it
> www.officinepanottiche.com
>
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