Bloody Tripods!!

[>JJ<]

Tripods really annoy me!!!

They just don’t allow you to use your camera properly!, with the same freedom.

Does antibody know of a ingenious/good tripod system that allows you to move around freely?

[Trevor Ash]

One tripod isn't going to be optimal in all situations. There's no magic solution.

[billybudd]

Tripods really annoy me!!!

They just don’t allow you to use your camera properly!, with the same freedom.

Does antibody know of a ingenious/good tripod system that allows you to move around freely?

For low light situations I've been using a monopod. It's mobile and when not in use I treat it like a walking stick or collapse it to a quite convenient length.

[another view]

They're a pain to carry and can alter your shooting style (less spontaneous). But they are a necessity a lot of times, and the only thing I can really tell you is to buy the right one first, rather than buying the wrong one first (a few times, in my case!). Buy one that you'll actually use - it won't do any good sitting at home or in the car.

[>JJ<]

For low light situations I've been using a monopod. It's mobile and when not in use I treat it like a walking stick or collapse it to a quite convenient length.

A monopod, that sounds interesting!

Do you get any shake?

[Franglais]

Tripods really annoy me!!!

They just don’t allow you to use your camera properly!, with the same freedom.

Does antibody know of a ingenious/good tripod system that allows you to move around freely?

When I use a tripod it changes my picture-taking. I do things much more slowly and thoughtfully, take the time to compose things properly, use small aperture and long exposure - I take my time. I usually know what I'm going to do before I set out. The tripod is not a limit to my freedom because I don't have it with me when I'm wandering about.

I have a monopod but I don't use it much. It's much less stable than a tripod - you only gain about 2 shutter speeds. And it's almost as awkward to carry around as a tripod. I just use it when I'm out hiking as a walking stick.

Charles

[SmartWombat]

Right.

I bought the Manfrotto aluminium alloy because I thought I didn't need carbon fibre for lightness.
HUH - I KNEW NOTHING
After walking around the circuit at le Mans for over 24 hours, I definitely DO need lightness