Monopod vs Tripod? - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Apr 7, 2021 · Page 1 of 2 - Monopod vs Tripod? - posted in Binoculars: A few mornings ago I woke early and stars were still visible so I hopped outside with my 10x50 Fuji for some quick looks. Noticing the waning gibbous moon in the southeast I tried it in the binocular but had a hard time discerning fine details due to shake. So I got out my OB monopod and fooled with that a …
Monopod vs. Tripod - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Oct 6, 2014 · But when I use static stabilization (terrestrial mostly) monopods still present lateral (angular in fact) movements where the tripod doesn't. On the other hand my monopod costs 10€ while my tripod and mounthead about 500€ combined. But I hesitate to pay more for a monopod since I have IS at hand.
Monopod vs tripod for heavy binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Aug 22, 2017 · Monopod vs tripod for heavy binoculars - posted in Binoculars: I have some heavy (3+ lbs) binoculars and I am looking for opinions on the pros/cons of using a monopod versus a tripoid. Today I tried using a tripod with them -- it certainly helped to steady the view but was not very comfortable on my back. I am thinking a monopod would be easier to move around to …
Monopod vs Tripod? - Page 2 - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Apr 7, 2021 · Page 2 of 2 - Monopod vs Tripod? - posted in Binoculars: I have both, but use the tripod more. I Dont often use the mono-pod, but i have it for 10x50 and 12x50 as I would prefer it over hand held. A monopod is a just in case tool. Such as just in case i need to travel light but if there is a dark sky i want to get more the 12x50 hand held. In my telescope only days - Ive …
Monopod vs. Tripod - Page 2 - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Oct 6, 2014 · Each time I raise the binoculars with the central tripod column to observe at a higher angle; I pickup the whole setup and move it slightly closer to my body. This allows me to observe up to near zenith with very little discomfort. For the pro monopod folks; I use a Giotto monopod with a Manfrotto 222 pistol grip head with my 15x70's. I love it.
Image Stabilized Binos VS Tripod Mounted Non-IS
Apr 1, 2017 · BTW, this very nice tripod is rated for 22lbs of gear, weighs in at 5lbs and cost me $.5K...not cheap or poor quality here! Next, I performed the same activities, but this time brought out my top end tripod and ball head assembly (Gitzo CF 3-leg 55lbs gear rated tripod w\RRS BH-55 ball-head, 7lbs assembly weight , cost $1.5K ).
Monopod versus Tripod - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Mar 23, 2004 · Monopod versus Tripod - posted in Binoculars: Hello,I will be mounting my :jump:15x70 and 20x80 LW Oberwerk Binos. My question is a monopod or tripod better? Which brands would you recommend? And finally, is a monopod as steady as a tripod?Thank You,I got to get back to work!Ray A.
Help with monopod/tripod for my 10x56 Meade Masterclass Pro …
Dec 1, 2024 · I use both the Oberwerk monopod and the 4000 tall tripod. They are both very good Which one first is up to you but you will probably want them both eventually. I leave a pair of 12x60's mounted on the monopod for very quick sessions of usually just a few minutes. An Oberwerk 20x70EDU binocular is mounted on the tripod. Best of luck to you!
MonoPod or Tripod - Binoculars - Cloudy Nights
Jul 27, 2009 · MonoPod or Tripod - posted in Binoculars: Im trying to decided on purchasing either a monopod or tripod for my Celestron 15x70 Skymasters. My two goals for the Skymasters a 1. Use them when I dont have the time to breakout my scope. 2. Use them to spot an object first so I can get a general idea as to where to point my telescope. Do most binocular users prefer …
Image Stabilized Binos VS Tripod Mounted Non-IS
Apr 1, 2017 · Page 1 of 3 - Image Stabilized Binos VS Tripod Mounted Non-IS - posted in Binoculars: Im very interested in a pair of IS binoculars, most likely the Canon 15x50 IS. That pair weighs in at about 2.6 lbs, so Im thinking that after a fairly short amount of time my arms will start to tire and I will want to mount them on a tripod. If thats the case,why would I want to invest in …