November 4, 2009
In this episode, I lament the end of daylight savings time…and talk about the pros and cons of using a tripod. They are cool. Really. Okay, maybe not. :) But maybe we can overcome the uncoolness. Here is the show… [audio:tripods-ep007.mp3] Or download the episode here. Here is the video we did up in the [...]
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In this episode, I lament the end of daylight savings time…and talk about the pros and cons of using a tripod.
They are cool. Really.
Okay, maybe not. :)
But maybe we can overcome the uncoolness.
Here is the show…
[audio:tripods-ep007.mp3]
Or download the episode here.
Here is the video we did up in the snow, in case you want to check that out.
I recently switched from an old heavy Gitzo to a super light carbon fiber Manfrotto 190CX tripod and I find I’m using it much more often now. I don’t worry about the coolness factor ’cause I’m old (just made 42 – eek) and married. ;-)
Another alternative to the tripod is a monopod – granted it’s not as stable as a tripod, but it does give you a little more freedom to change up your angle quickly. It helps to steady it if you stick the foot of the monopod inside your shoe and brace it against the side of your foot.