Monopod / Flash rig up and running. Question or 2 to follow

What size is the thumbscrew?

SwiftFootTim wrote in post #8661024
What size is the thumbscrew?

220, 221, whatever it takes.

namasste wrote in post #8661128
220, 221, whatever it takes.

Great movie quote (maybe not a great movie, but a great quote).

I've been pondering all of these monopod flash mount options.

I decided just to donate a new set of down markers for the chain gang...

clarence wrote in post #8661395
Great movie quote (maybe not a great movie, but a great quote).

I've been pondering all of these monopod flash mount options.

I decided just to donate a new set of down markers for the chain gang...



Right now I'm using a superclamp mounted 12"-18" below my camera, but I've got a new idea that I'm piecing together... stay tuned.

LOL - great idea and ditto on the Mr. Mom quote - probably get to squeeze that one in at work every couple of weeks or so.

SwiftFootTim wrote in post #8661024
What size is the thumbscrew?

1/4-20 thumb screws

1/2" or shorter will work

Thanks hngu, I never saw Mr. Mom, before my time

SwiftFootTim wrote in post #8661846
Thanks hngu, I never saw Mr. Mom, before my time

now you're just rubbing it in!

I couldn't help it, my policy is when someone quotes something that I haven't seen...google it... if it came out before I was born then strike back with an age them feeling

namasste wrote in post #8660988
with my 70-200, I have actually clipped a flash to my belt and fired it with a trigger. This eliminates the need for a monopod and makes moving around much easier if you are int tight conditions on the sideline. Just another way to skin the cat I guess. With the 300, I need the monopod so I might as well connect my flash. Next game, I think I'll do one above and below and see what the results look like. Anyone ever do it that way?

Scott:

what a great idea. If I were more experienced, thinking outside the box like that might have happened. Like you, I'm not keen on gear being tethered to a pole either. Mobility is key.

If this doesn't work out for me after a couple of games, clipping to belt is definitely the 'next option' for me as I already have the triggers!

Thanks for the tip!

dave

snyderman wrote in post #8664907
Scott:

what a great idea. If I were more experienced, thinking outside the box like that might have happened. Like you, I'm not keen on gear being tethered to a pole either. Mobility is key.

If this doesn't work out for me after a couple of games, clipping to belt is definitely the 'next option' for me as I already have the triggers!

Thanks for the tip!

dave

you bet Dave. Now that I am seeing it though, I think Clarence has the absolute optimum setup. Crossing flash patterns to kill shadows, flash mounted way above to eliminate red eye, plenty of light and two built in assistants moving your lights with the action. It just doesn't get any better than that!!!!!

I've been giving this some thought for awhile now....I took the top part off my stands and put a loop on it to clip on my belt..
HERE IT IS!
I'll post results tomorrow...
Ron

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Ron, can't wait to see how things go!

I posted this in the sports talk section also. The super clamp and elbow is probably something you should have anyway so why not use them for this application. I now use only the lower flash and it's the 580. last week I forgot the off shoe cord in my car so I just went with the cybersync remotes and manual flash. 1/4 power worked fine and recycle times were fast. It was difficult to adjust flash output when the action was close to the sidelines so I overexposed a few shots but for the most part flash is the only way to get good images in our local stadium.

I also think that the flash should be directly under the lens to hide the funky shadows behind as much of the player as possible.

Ron, I am curious about the flash clipped to your belt; aiming it properly would be problematic right?

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Here's some results from my belt loop rig... Actually the flash hung perfectly pointing outward to the field. One thing I did notice, was when the action was right up close, the shadows were pretty noticeable... as seen in last image.EXIF: 1/250, ISO 800, 2.8, full power on 430ex.
Ron

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Looks very good Ron. Was that with a flash above as well or just the belt drive?