Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/02/27

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Subject: [Leica] How to photograph a safari
From: afirkin at afirkin.com (afirkin at afirkin.com)
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 04:51:36 -0500
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>
> why would you not use it in the jeep? After all, the jeep is stationary
> more
> often than not, especially when near animals. For me it worked great,
> wouldn't do anything else.
> Bill Pearce
>
>
>
> I would put a vote in for the monopod: you will NOT use it in the jeep,

Truth is, in the Jeep, the monopod does get in the way a bit, and the bean
bags are much better. Having them on the 'roof rails' and hanging lower
out the window gives you different options/angles for your shots.

The monopod comes into its own outside the car.

Cheers

Alastair



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