Wait, a tripod has three legs, so how is it possible to have a single-legged version? It’s called a monopod! A monopod is a great tool. I don’t use mine often, but when I do, it’s a photo saver. When it’s essential to have a little extra bit of stability, I monopod it. It provides me a bit more wiggle room to safely shoot at a shutter speed that, if I were to handhold the camera, I’d have a soft image. I gain between two to three shutter speeds, which often is the difference between a keeper and a deleted file. If this was my only motivating factor to carry a monopod, it would be worth it. But what many photographers don’t take advantage of is a monopod’s other positive attributes. Get Your Camera Higher A monopod is a great way to gain elevation. If an exhibit at the […]
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