Monopod

When going out for photography, the larger tripod often causes a burden on the amount of luggage and load. At this time, the monopod, which can be easily carried and can prevent shaking, has become the first choice for many photography enthusiasts and professionals. However, there are not only products equipped with spherical heads on the market, but also models that can be freely equipped with mini tripods, which make many people at a loss when choosing.

Whether parents want to leave memories for their children, or want to take wonderful pictures when participating in sports competitions, and for those who like to travel and climb mountains, monopods are very practical and portable AIDS. Recommend YUNTENG, Manbily, SIRUI and Manfrotto.

Monopod purchase strategy
Lightweight and easy to carry monopod is an indispensable good thing for photography enthusiasts who want to reduce their luggage. Welcome to refer to the selection strategy below in detail to find out the most suitable product.

1. Select according to the purpose
Monopod can be divided into three main types, each type has its own suitable method of use, first to understand the characteristics of each type.
① Standing (monopod + mini tripod)
Generally speaking, because the monopod does not have a plurality of fulcrums, it can not stand alone by letting go of the hand, which is inconvenient in many cases, so the product combined with a small tripod was born. When shooting children's sports meetings or participating in large-scale activities, this type of product is not only lightweight and easy to carry, but also can stabilize camera shooting in crowded and narrow places. What's even better is that some of the products can even be used as alpenstock.

The structure and usage of its bottom are mostly the same as the general tripod, but in the way of storage, some styles can be stored together with the bracket body, and some need to be disassembled and stored separately, so it is advisable to select the applicable style according to personal use habits.

② Monopod
The weight of this type of tripod is relatively light and easy to carry, and the telescopic use mode is the same as that of the general tripod, but there are usually up to 4 to 5 quick buckle bayonets on the body, which can adjust the length slightly according to the height of the user.

Because many monopods have attached spherical heads, they can not only adjust the photographic angle of the left and right planes, but also help to shoot the vertical composition. In addition, it can help users adjust the composition flexibly, so it is also suitable for shooting portraits. In addition, in order not to damage the floor, the bottom of some products is designed to use non-slip rubber pads indoors, which can be replaced by metal foot nails outdoors.

③ Selfie stick
The indispensable selfie stick is similar to the monopod. It is easier to stretch and retract than the monopod, and it also has the function of connecting the fixed rear finger to take pictures. It can easily take beautiful pictures when traveling. Selfie sticks are usually quite simple in construction, but there are also styles with a head attached to make the composition more changeable, and some selfie sticks have screw holes at the bottom so that they can be used with a mini tripod.

2. Select according to the shooting purpose
Monopod is a good helper when fixing the camera in a narrow place, and according to the different purposes of photography, the applicable products will change accordingly.
① In sports competitions and other occasions that emphasize the sense of speed.
In baseball, tennis and other sports competitions, it often takes a long time to wait for a good picture to appear. When shooting the wonderful moments of baseball and the wonderful pictures of football matches, it is often necessary to move the camera up and down to capture precious shots. At this time, the spherical head can help complete the shooting.

In addition, when shooting extremely fast dynamic images such as racing cars, because the subject will be fleeting, it is necessary to fix the lens in one place for a long time, so that the image will not be blurred and out of focus. At this time, it is recommended to choose a monopod style that can stand up alone, so as to save energy and take clear and professional photos.

② When attending the school sports meeting or presentation meeting
In activities such as children's sports meetings or music performances, parents often can only take photos in designated areas, and usually there is a need to record videos when participating in such activities, so it is recommended to choose a mini tripod style that is compact in size but can stand alone for a long time.

③ Aerial or animal photography
When shooting a plane taking off or watching an aviation show, the camera needs to be able to move freely at any time to capture the picture, so you can use a product with a spherical head or a quick-release head. In addition, when shooting animals such as birds, it is often necessary to stare at the viewing window and wait patiently for the animals to appear. At this time, it is also recommended to choose a monopod with a Head to reduce the burden of hand-held cameras.

④ Mountain and river photography
In outdoor photography such as mountain climbing, if the tripod is pulled out of the backpack and set up when you see the beautiful scenery, the scenery may no longer exist. At this time, the monopod that can be quickly taken out and extended has the advantage of saving time and effort. In addition, there are also many products that can be used as an alpenstock and a monopod at the same time. As long as the cover at the front of the bracket is removed and the camera is installed, it can be transformed into a monopod, so that users do not need to prepare two items at the same time to go up the mountain, which can be said to be a good choice to reduce the amount of luggage.

3. Judging from the tripod load
When choosing a monopod, if you only choose a bearing capacity similar to the weight of the body, when using a large and heavy lens, it may make the bracket shake and lose focus, so it usually takes twice the weight of the camera body and lens as the bearing standard. In addition, the thickness of the tripod will also affect the stability. The thicker the tripod, the heavier the machine it can bear. The criteria for selection are roughly as follows:
> SLR camera with telescopic lens: pipe diameter 20 ~ 25mm
> Digital SLR camera with less than 200 m lens: pipe diameter 25 ~ 30 mm
> Digital SLR camera with more than 200 m lens: pipe diameter more than 30 mm