James C.
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I have been toying with the idea of getting a monopod this year. Possibly the Tiffen SteadyCam Air 15 or the E-Image MC600 4-Stage Carbon Fiber monopod. I am leaning towards the E-Image because of the locking clamps vs. the Air 15's twist locks, and the weight factor.
The main reason why I haven't gone with a monopod or tripod is because I prefer the freedom of being able to whip my camera into position when a bird pops up or takes off. I see a gimbal and tri-/monopod as being an impediment to that type of shooting.
However, I am interested to hear from more experienced bird photographers what you think, and what your experiences are. And which monopod and gimbal head would work together for this type of photography and allow for spontaneity.
Thanks for your thoughts.
The main reason why I haven't gone with a monopod or tripod is because I prefer the freedom of being able to whip my camera into position when a bird pops up or takes off. I see a gimbal and tri-/monopod as being an impediment to that type of shooting.
However, I am interested to hear from more experienced bird photographers what you think, and what your experiences are. And which monopod and gimbal head would work together for this type of photography and allow for spontaneity.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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