Monopod Supports
Mono/Unipods for DSLR cameras?
My boyfriend has a Nikon D40, and I wanna get something for him on his birthday. Would you recommend a monopod/unipod or should I go with the usual tripod? Could unipods really support a DSLR’s weight? Are there any cons as to using a unipod for a D40? And are most unipods really just small (20something inches?) Please help. Thanks.
HI Katia. Nice Bday present!! I would suggest you buy him the tripod. The monopod does require that someone continually give it support or hold it up. The tripod gives the freedom of hands to work with the camera.. the camera’s settings and the lens. We have a monopod and a couple of tripods… we wind up using the tripod more often as I mentioned it gives us more freedom to concentrate on shooting and the camera. Also… brands that do have models which support the weight of the heavier DSLR and lens are the Bogen and Giottos. Try not to get one with very thin legs as they tend to wobble on windy days. Hope I gave you some ideas. Thanks for reading.
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