Canon monopod cover

[davkenrem]

Anyone know where I can get one of these cool monopod covers for my brandy new monpod?


http://davkenrem.net/1577090704155558.jpg
http://davkenrem.net/1772090204164724.jpg
http://davkenrem.net/580091204182603.jpg

[JLS Photo]

The last I heard--those were promotional items sometimes given out to pro shotters by CPS (Canon Professional Services), often at large events.

I don't know of any other place to get one.

[pcasciola]

I found a few other threads talking about them. Seems Canon CPS is the only way to get them, either via phone or at some trade shows where they give them out.

[davkenrem]

Are you saying they only give them to CPS members?
Great, I'll never get one then, I'm but a low amateur hobbyist.

[defordphoto]

It's a great way to mark your equipment for theft. :shock:

[tofuboy]

It's a great way to mark your equipment for theft. :shock:

Who leaves thousands of dollars worth of equipment unattended at an event? x_x;; I think I huge white lens screams "steal me" a lot more than a little red monopod cover does ^^;;

And I did a few searches on ebay and didn't find anything... if ebay doesn't have it, I think you're SOL...

[defordphoto]

It's a great way to mark your equipment for theft. :shock:

Who leaves thousands of dollars worth of equipment unattended at an event? x_x;; I think I huge white lens screams "steal me" a lot more than a little red monopod cover does ^^;;

Nowhere in my statement above did I mention the word "unattended."

However, as an experienced sports photographer, there are many, many opportunities. Many pros use black tape over the Canon/Nikon moniker and otherwise disguise what they really have.

[sGu]

It's a great way to mark your equipment for theft. :shock:

Who leaves thousands of dollars worth of equipment unattended at an event? x_x;; I think I huge white lens screams "steal me" a lot more than a little red monopod cover does ^^;;

And I did a few searches on ebay and didn't find anything... if ebay doesn't have it, I think you're SOL...

well, to my surprise, a lot of pros DO leave their equipment unattended a lot of times.

I've seen them number of times just dump their 300mm, 400mm, 70-200mm, bag, monopod, second body etc. on the floor, grab a camera with short lens on, run towards their object to get a shot. First time i've seen it i was really surprised, because they weren't in a pool area, and there were a lot of people walking about!

I did the same :oops: consider what's in my bag is nowhere near the wealth compare to the "pile of stuff" next to mine.

I never leave my stuff out of my sight after that.

[DaveG]

Anyone know where I can get one of these cool monopod covers for my brandy new monpod?


http://davkenrem.net/1577090704155558.jpg
http://davkenrem.net/1772090204164724.jpg
http://davkenrem.net/580091204182603.jpg

I got a few during a G7 conference a number of years ago. The look better than they actually work and I ended up giving them all away.

[davkenrem]

However, as an experienced sports photographer, there are many, many opportunities. Many pros use black tape over the Canon/Nikon moniker and otherwise disguise what they really have.

Oh come on. Anyone looking to steal camera equipment isnt going to be fooled by tape covering a camera trade mark. If they know enough to look for "Nikon or Canon" they can probably tell brand by body shape and lens color.

[davkenrem]

Heres a Sports photog with the Nikon trademark covered with tape, Gosh I wonder what he's shooting?
http://davkenrem.net/2250092504213404.jpg
Oh wait, check out the neckstrap. oops deadgive away.

[flyfishnj]

Heres a Sports photog with the Nikon trademark covered with tape, Gosh I wonder what he's shooting?
http://davkenrem.net/2250092504213404.jpg
Oh wait, check out the neckstrap. oops deadgive away.

I believe that is refered to as "chimping" on the sportshooter website

[davkenrem]

Heres a Sports photog with the Nikon trademark covered with tape, Gosh I wonder what he's shooting?

Oh wait, check out the neckstrap. oops deadgive away.

I believe that is refered to as "chimping" on the sportshooter website
Ah yes chimping, have you watched the hilarious chimping video they have over there its very funny.? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[pcasciola]

http://davkenrem.net/1577090704155558.jpg

In case anyone is interested, that guy in the background is Rob Galbraith.

And, yeah, that Nikon guy in the previous post is chimping big time.

[JLS Photo]

Ah yes chimping, have you watched the hilarious chimping video they have over there its very funny.? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Linky?? :)

[pcasciola]

Ah yes chimping, have you watched the hilarious chimping video they have over there its very funny.? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

No, I hadn't seen that!!!! I'm still LMAO. I had no idea where the term actually came from. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sportsshooter chimping video (http://www.sportsshooter.com/special_feature/chimping/index.html)

[flyfishnj]

OOOOOH OOOOOOOH OOOOOOOH OOOOOOOOH

[JLS Photo]

Uhmmmm (<--- me, stealth crimping)

[seadog]

OOOOHHHH OOOOOHHHHH The british chick on that video's a hook!

[seadog]

So is it chimping without the ooohhh ooohhh's? Or do you have to do both, look and the sounds?

[Belmondo]

Nikon owners put tape on all the identifying badges because....






......because they don't want to be reminded. :lol:

[Transfix]

It's quite common to leave gear unattended. When I'm shooting Texas Tech games, there are enough pros and friends around who watchout for each other. Plus you have to get screened and have credientials to get on the field or court. If I'm going out on the floor for a prestentation, I'm not going to haul all my gear for that.

I'm considering putting tape over the identifying marks on my 1d Mark II. I'm tired of people looking at my gear when I'm shooting and then asking me questions about it when I'm working.

[Mark Kemp]

Obviously Nikon users aren't smart, he has covered up the label on the camera and missed the big yellow one on his strap :D

[briangig]

So is it chimping without the ooohhh ooohhh's? Or do you have to do both, look and the sounds?
its only chimping if you make the noise, if you dont, its just editing.

[davkenrem]

OOOOHHHH OOOOOHHHHH The british chick on that video's a hook!


Check out her website
http://www.lucynicholson.com/

[seadog]

Not only does she have a sexy accent, but she is also a talented photographer. I am still having trouble memorizing names of players, but once I get that down I can move on to the refs, and other talented people on the field.