Mono-pod tricks?

[nitwit3]

This is embarrassing to say, but I am getting blurr on "some" photos when I use the mono-pod. There's a strap near the top of it...is there a trick to using a mono-pod properly...I must be swaying or moving somehow.. No, I wasn't shooting after a case of beer...heheh
If this continues I'm heading for the three legged variety....more $...ouch!! BTW..using the 70-200 f/2.8 L.

The Nitwit
(And ya'll thought my user name was a joke...it fits all to well, heheh)

[justincase]

hey nitwit, maybe the monopod is defective!

just kidding...actually, it's interesting that you bring this up because i'm requesting one for christmas since switching over from my G1 to a G2, i can't seem to hold the camera as steady (go figure!). after reading hebert keppler's review of the adorama podmatic monopod (http://www.adorama.com/pdfs/pop1.pdf), boy did i ever want one of these. i still can't figure out why it costs so much though. if you can figure out the trick, let me know!

[Pekka]

The trick is to hold it slanted and not straight. This way, if you additionally use several acrobatic methods to get three support points, it's as steady as a tripod. :)

In concert halls I use heavily slanted monopod, and support from chairs and railings.

[nitwit3]

Thanks Pekka...I read your reply earlier and tested it out......Got some great photos of the ground...heheh..just kidding you...thanks, the angle does steady it quite a bit. Your advice is appreciated.
Cheers,
Nitwit3 (smartest of all the Nitwits)

I gave Greg Noble of Canoga Camera the address for this site today. I ordered a Canon 500D close up filter for some macro work...it fits the 70-200 f/2.8L and the 100-400 IS..that's as far as I'm going with macro anyway...no expensive macro lenses for me...I'm still waiting for the 50mm f/1.4...I'm studying your settings, love your indoor shots.

The Nitwit