Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Do any LUG members use monopods with their Leica equipment? I just >bought a Bogen monopod and plan to use it this weekend with my R8 at a >kennel show and am wondering if it should stand completely vertical or >slightly angled in a certain direction. Thanks, in advance, for your >insight! Haven't used one with an R8; however, I have an ancient Kalimar with an integrated ball head that I use frequently with an M Series. I usually place the base of the monopod a foot or two away from my body (frontally), then lean the monopod and camera against me, with my face being the resting place for the camera ( I'm left eyed). This arrangement gives a semi-tripod effect, and (subjectively) permits either lower shutter speeds or increased apature settings. George Berger gberger@his.com