Monopods for weddings anyone?

Eoseni · 30th of May 2006 (Tue)

Anyone use monopods for dim indoor lighting at weddings: either at ceremonies not-permitting flashes or at receptions - for available light shots?

Pros and cons please... thanks.

tim · 30th of May 2006 (Tue)

Tripods and monopods are too much hastle, I prefer IS lenses. If there's not enough light and you don't have IS then a pod of some kind is essential.

subtle_spectre · 30th of May 2006 (Tue)

I shot a wedding this past Saturday...no flash allowed and ISO 1600 @ f/2.8 1/125th was barely gettin' it. It had a wonderful balcony where I decided to shoot the ceremony proper from, using my 70-200 non-IS...I used a monopod easily and was able to shoot at Tv 1/125 and even a few at 1/80.

jj1987 · 30th of May 2006 (Tue)

I lean into the monopod too much, so I have to use flash, higher iso, or a tripod.

PIXI_666 · 30th of May 2006 (Tue)

i hate tripods and ive never used a monopod, id prolly use one if i had a really heavy get up...but the weighty stuff i have now i can handle it with a wrist brase. (I have RSI from being in secretarial)
But like Time - i get IS lenses it usually helps big time!

30th of May 2006 (Tue)	#1
Eoseni Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 781	Monopods for weddings anyone? Anyone use monopods for dim indoor lighting at weddings: either at ceremonies not-permitting flashes or at receptions - for available light shots? Pros and cons please... thanks.

30th of May 2006 (Tue)	#2
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,928 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Monopods for weddings anyone? Tripods and monopods are too much hastle, I prefer IS lenses. If there's not enough light and you don't have IS then a pod of some kind is essential. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

30th of May 2006 (Tue)	#3
subtle_spectre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,657	Re: Monopods for weddings anyone? I shot a wedding this past Saturday...no flash allowed and ISO 1600 @ f/2.8 1/125th was barely gettin' it. It had a wonderful balcony where I decided to shoot the ceremony proper from, using my 70-200 non-IS...I used a monopod easily and was able to shoot at Tv 1/125 and even a few at 1/80. __________________ Scott Vista owner...and user _________________________________________ *Gear* www.scottcphotography.com

30th of May 2006 (Tue)	#4
jj1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,398 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Monopods for weddings anyone? I lean into the monopod too much, so I have to use flash, higher iso, or a tripod.

30th of May 2006 (Tue)	#5
PIXI_666 Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Posts: 2,005	Re: Monopods for weddings anyone? i hate tripods and ive never used a monopod, id prolly use one if i had a really heavy get up...but the weighty stuff i have now i can handle it with a wrist brase. (I have RSI from being in secretarial) But like Time - i get IS lenses it usually helps big time! __________________ "Capturing, Creating & Preserving your memories" Adelle Cousins Photography www.adellecousins.com.au info@adellecousins.com.au

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