You know your camera is too big when...

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

09/13/2009 01:04:18 PM · #26

Originally posted by Dan_Cottle:

A cheaper way to have something like this is to buy a beaner or two and attach them to a backpack. This is what i do when hiking

thats a good idea! i usually have my camera backpack on whewn i shoot, so i could just hook up some contraption to one of the straps with a beaner. great ideas guys, i appriciate it

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/13/2009 01:54:25 PM · #27

Put a very small P&S camera bag on your belt and use it to hold the foot of your monopod. With the strap around your neck just for safety, this will take a lot of load off your back as well as making your shots a lot more stable. It works great for panning shots because you are panning with your hips instead of your neck and arms.
By having the monopod, you can also use the self timer or remote with a wide lens and get some overhead shots of the crowd. During slow times, you can extend the monopod and support your arm while you are standing around.
Another plus for the monopod is that you have a pretty effective weapon if a fight breaks out. : )

faidoi

Pentax K10D

09/13/2009 02:25:56 PM · #28

:P

Message edited by author 2009-09-13 14:26:30.

NathanWert

Canon EOS-90D

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

09/13/2009 04:52:38 PM · #29

I bought a cheap monopod and it broke. *pout* Stripped the screw thingy right off the top of it. *shrug*

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/13/2009 05:06:03 PM · #30

You know your camera is too big when...

...you need a crane to put on your lens.

09/13/2009 05:08:22 PM · #31

...when your knuckles scrap the ground and your back is as taut as a longbow!

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

09/13/2009 05:34:20 PM · #32

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

i guess i would have to buy a head for my monopod then. unles i can interchange my tripod head with the monopod. huh. ill have to check

Bugzeye

09/14/2009 01:47:31 AM · #33

You should be able to swap heads from one to the other, I do it all the time. In certain cases depending on the model. You might need a little adaptor that screws on to the thread of the monopof to allow a head with different threads to screw on. alot of monopods come with that in place, It is usually springloaded and will push down out of the way if you need the smaller thread.

Originally posted by LadyK:

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Put a very small P&S camera bag on your belt and use it to hold the foot of your monopod. With the strap around your neck just for safety, this will take a lot of load off your back as well as making your shots a lot more stable. It works great for panning shots because you are panning with your hips instead of your neck and arms.
By having the monopod, you can also use the self timer or remote with a wide lens and get some overhead shots of the crowd. During slow times, you can extend the monopod and support your arm while you are standing around.
Another plus for the monopod is that you have a pretty effective weapon if a fight breaks out. : )

i guess i would have to buy a head for my monopod then. unles i can interchange my tripod head with the monopod. huh. ill have to check

zxaar

09/14/2009 02:27:34 AM · #34

Originally posted by LadyK:

You need a back brace to shoot all day. Ha

The past few days ive been shooting a lot and my back is very crampy and sore, and think a brace would help. And my workload is definitely not going to go down, fall sports are just kicking in.

Anyone else use one? I could use some suggestions for useful braces

Had this problem for long time, finally ordered myself a tiny spy camera and glued it on my arse.
Now weight is no issue. I roam around clicking. It all works fine and dandy, but lately there is slight problem, sometime shutter triggers if i fart.
O well one cannot get everything i guess. :-D

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

09/14/2009 08:53:29 AM · #35

Originally posted by LadyK:

i guess i would have to buy a head for my monopod then. unles i can interchange my tripod head with the monopod. huh. ill have to check

This Mini Ballhead by Manfrotto works well and supports up to nearly 9 pounds. I use it sometimes on my monopod (which I bought it for), but more frequently on a Gorillapod.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

09/14/2009 12:01:49 PM · #36

i still havent looked to see if my tripod head works with my monopod. if it doesnt ill see if i cant find an adapter or look into the mini ballhead.

where did you get your new anus-cam Arjun? i havent seen the new model yet. does B&H offer it yet? :)

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

09/14/2009 01:50:08 PM · #37

Originally posted by zxaar:

Guessing you didn't spring for the IS model...(you are nuts, lol!)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

09/14/2009 02:50:53 PM · #38

Originally posted by bergiekat:

Originally posted by zxaar:

Had this problem for long time, finally ordered myself a tiny spy camera and glued it on my arse.
Now weight is no issue. I roam around clicking. It all works fine and dandy, but lately there is slight problem, sometime shutter triggers if i fart.
O well one cannot get everything i guess. :-D

Guessing you didn't spring for the IS model...(you are nuts, lol!)

With the new iPod Nano you can capture video too ...

pedrobop

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

09/14/2009 03:26:04 PM · #39

You know your camera is too small when...
you don't even have to care about lens.
:(

09/14/2009 04:15:41 PM · #40

Originally posted by LadyK:

The new anus-cam is available at rock bottom prices at Arseda stores in UK, you have to approach from the rear and go up the back passage. Mr Brown will let you in and you will get a s**tload of goodies with it:)) The price is the only problem...it stinks!!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

09/14/2009 04:17:10 PM · #41

Originally posted by SteveJ:

Originally posted by LadyK:
i still havent looked to see if my tripod head works with my monopod. if it doesnt ill see if i cant find an adapter or look into the mini ballhead.

where did you get your new anus-cam Arjun? i havent seen the new model yet. does B&H offer it yet? :)

The new anus-cam is available at rock bottom prices at Arseda stores in UK, you have to approach from the rear and go up the back passage. Mr Brown will let you in and you will get a s**tload of goodies with it:)) The price is the only problem...it stinks!!

bahaha how long did it take you to come u with that? ;)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

09/14/2009 04:20:47 PM · #42

On a more serious note, there actually exists (in prototype, at least) a video camera/transmitter/battery set which fits in a clear capsule small enough to swallow, allowing a complete "end-to-end" photograpic examination of the digestive tract ...

09/14/2009 04:21:09 PM · #43

Originally posted by LadyK:

Originally posted by SteveJ:

Originally posted by LadyK:
i still havent looked to see if my tripod head works with my monopod. if it doesnt ill see if i cant find an adapter or look into the mini ballhead.

where did you get your new anus-cam Arjun? i havent seen the new model yet. does B&H offer it yet? :)

The new anus-cam is available at rock bottom prices at Arseda stores in UK, you have to approach from the rear and go up the back passage. Mr Brown will let you in and you will get a s**tload of goodies with it:)) The price is the only problem...it stinks!!

bahaha how long did it take you to come u with that? ;)

A couple of minutes, as I read the thread. I was feeling bored and this struck a chord with my warped sense of humour. It could have been better, in fact, its a bummer having to use toilet humour and then become the butt of DPC comments.