Great video! I used a monopod for a long time, but was frustrated because I couldn´t change it´s length easily. Didn´t realize this solution existed and together with the ball head it looks like the perfect solution.
Thank you for sharing!
I typically use my monopod only when playing with super long and super heavy lenses. I’m surprised to learn that you use yours so constantly. The way yours is set up is definitely better than what I’ve got going on as far as flexibility and range of motion which has always been the biggest problem for me with them.
Yuri,
Will you please tell me and everyone else who is watching your video’s the names and product number of the 6 or 7 items included with your Monopod assembly. I believe only three were mentioned in your video.
I like that monopod’s functionality. The head isn’t bad either – I’ve been using a pistol grip for a long time – I like it because I can change everything about the angles VERY quickly. Going horizontal to vertical you lose a bit of height but otherwise it’s perfect. I may check out this monopod.
Yuri-thanks for the videos they are very helpful. What do you do with your camera when you need to use your hands to make set adjustments, etc.? Do you just let it all hang around your neck with the strap?
Thanks!
Mark
TO Mark J. I actually have another gadget for this. A specialized rack for putting the monopod on with-out having to detach the camera doing shooting breaks. You will see it in the episode called: “ten things you did not know you needed in your studio” Episode 6 or 7 or so. 🙂
The additional handle on the Custom Brackets that you found at B and H Photo is not listed under accessories. Would you happen to know that part number? Thanks so much in advance for all of your advice~definitely invaluable information from a pro!
I’m a neophyte microstocker enjoying your video series. I have learned a great deal already from this series , looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Just wanted to say thank-you! I know this wasn’t your intent, but I had been having a lot of focusing issues when photographing hockey. I had a lot of shots lost from missed focus on the boards instead of the players. When I listened to this video of yours you mentioned that monopods help with focus which surprised me as I felt it had more to do with stabilization. But I guess they go hand in hand. I took my monopod out to my last hockey game and my focusing rate improved dramatically. In fact I didn’t lose focus on hardly a single shot. Thank-you!
I like the honesty. No kickbacks here. I lost my shoe on my manfoto monopod. Just fell right off. I just wish I did enough shooting to wear something out. I usually just break stuff first. It’s the same with the cars I’ve purchased.
Do you use the ballhead much in this setup? I would have thought that the ability to tilt the monopod on it’s foot would negate the need for the ballhead?
Thanks for sharing your setup, this was an excellent article.
To the above post: Yuri is the primary photographer, while his assistants are allowed to play with his other cameras and try for other shots from different angles and different focal lengths.
Hi Yuri, I just discovered this site, many thanks. I was wondering how the Hasselblad goes with the tripod plates. I have found that any time I use anything other than an RRS L plate on my H3D, that the torquing of the body loosens the plate.
If using a monopod is so important, why is the second shooter in the video not using one? You need to fire someone!
Becasue they are shooting with flash. Flash freezes the subject totally there is absolutely no need to be using the monopod in such an instance. During shower shutter speed shots and when background sharpness is important is when the tool would come in handy. Yuri is probably using it just because its comfortable for him to work with and for demonstration purposes.
The real question I have is why not a joystick head instead off the ball head? The manfrotto 327 or 324 seems like it would be a faster alternative and between that and keeping one hand on the camera I think you could forego the front handle. Or am I missing something? Would love to hear your thoughts Yuri.
Yuri, thanks for the info! I enjoy hearing about what other photographers use and recommend!
G.
Great video! I used a monopod for a long time, but was frustrated because I couldn´t change it´s length easily. Didn´t realize this solution existed and together with the ball head it looks like the perfect solution.
Thank you for sharing!
I typically use my monopod only when playing with super long and super heavy lenses. I’m surprised to learn that you use yours so constantly. The way yours is set up is definitely better than what I’ve got going on as far as flexibility and range of motion which has always been the biggest problem for me with them.
Ha Ha! Just after I posted this I noticed in my avatar is one of the instances I was using my monopod a lot 🙂
Yes. I really use it for everything. Not when I am on the ground however. When shooting from below the monopod is too “long”.
Thanks for the info, this custon bracket is really cool.
regars.
Great video. Thanks. I’m trying to decide between the monopod and the tripod. I have a canon rebel xti.
(I’m an istock guy too)
Yuri,
Will you please tell me and everyone else who is watching your video’s the names and product number of the 6 or 7 items included with your Monopod assembly. I believe only three were mentioned in your video.
Thank you!
AnnMarie
I like that monopod’s functionality. The head isn’t bad either – I’ve been using a pistol grip for a long time – I like it because I can change everything about the angles VERY quickly. Going horizontal to vertical you lose a bit of height but otherwise it’s perfect. I may check out this monopod.
Yuri-thanks for the videos they are very helpful. What do you do with your camera when you need to use your hands to make set adjustments, etc.? Do you just let it all hang around your neck with the strap?
Thanks!
Mark
TO Mark J. I actually have another gadget for this. A specialized rack for putting the monopod on with-out having to detach the camera doing shooting breaks. You will see it in the episode called: “ten things you did not know you needed in your studio” Episode 6 or 7 or so. 🙂
Hi Yuri,
The additional handle on the Custom Brackets that you found at B and H Photo is not listed under accessories. Would you happen to know that part number? Thanks so much in advance for all of your advice~definitely invaluable information from a pro!
AnnMarie
Hi Yuri-
I’m a neophyte microstocker enjoying your video series. I have learned a great deal already from this series , looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Tom
To those asking for a parts list, Yuri has them listed at his video link. Look for Episode 4.
http://www.arcurs.com/videos
Yuri,
Just wanted to say thank-you! I know this wasn’t your intent, but I had been having a lot of focusing issues when photographing hockey. I had a lot of shots lost from missed focus on the boards instead of the players. When I listened to this video of yours you mentioned that monopods help with focus which surprised me as I felt it had more to do with stabilization. But I guess they go hand in hand. I took my monopod out to my last hockey game and my focusing rate improved dramatically. In fact I didn’t lose focus on hardly a single shot. Thank-you!
I like the honesty. No kickbacks here. I lost my shoe on my manfoto monopod. Just fell right off. I just wish I did enough shooting to wear something out. I usually just break stuff first. It’s the same with the cars I’ve purchased.
Do you use the ballhead much in this setup? I would have thought that the ability to tilt the monopod on it’s foot would negate the need for the ballhead?
Thanks for sharing your setup, this was an excellent article.
If using a monopod is so important, why is the second shooter in the video not using one? You need to fire someone!
To the above post: Yuri is the primary photographer, while his assistants are allowed to play with his other cameras and try for other shots from different angles and different focal lengths.
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I use my monopod when I was taken landscape photography and it is very usefull like walking cane.
Thank you for sharing it.
Regards from
Carlos
Hi Yuri, I just discovered this site, many thanks. I was wondering how the Hasselblad goes with the tripod plates. I have found that any time I use anything other than an RRS L plate on my H3D, that the torquing of the body loosens the plate.
Cheers,
Jeff
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Becasue they are shooting with flash. Flash freezes the subject totally there is absolutely no need to be using the monopod in such an instance. During shower shutter speed shots and when background sharpness is important is when the tool would come in handy. Yuri is probably using it just because its comfortable for him to work with and for demonstration purposes.
The real question I have is why not a joystick head instead off the ball head? The manfrotto 327 or 324 seems like it would be a faster alternative and between that and keeping one hand on the camera I think you could forego the front handle. Or am I missing something? Would love to hear your thoughts Yuri.