Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]. Remember that >the monopod does not prevent lateral movement - only vertical movement. Most >sports photographers who use the big glass use monopods because it allows them >to rest the weight on the monopod. > >Tom Shea > Tom- I have a heavy duty monopod that I sometimes use with fast (and heavy) telephotos. I was never pleased with the lateral movement problem but recently I picked up a small Bogen shoulder rest that attaches to the monopod and folds down out of the way. It certainly makes the monopod steadier and is not a hassle to use. - -Neal