handgrip

Hi there,
I would like to ask to see if any one here knows what this equipment is.
I went on vacation, and found this guy using like a small grip that is screwed to his DSLR. it is like a monopod , except cut it and leave 6 inches. one hand (left hand ) is to hold the grip , the other , right hand is for pressing shutter?

What is the advantage?. what is this thing called?

Sounds, as you say, like a mix between a monopod and a handgrip. Care to toss up a sketch of this contraption?

I don't suppose you took a photo of it? Sounds like nothing I've seen before..

I think you might be looking for something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …ss_RL&hash=item​2c55832e40

Sounds like it could be one of THESE, or is it more like THIS? I can possibly see a use for the former if you're shooting video...

lannes wrote in post #10470996
I think you might be looking for something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk …ss_RL&hash=item​2c55832e40

yes it looks like this. Anyone knows what is this pistol grip for? does it help with more steady shots ?

dennisatmph wrote in post #10471086
yes it looks like this. Anyone knows what is this pistol grip for? does it help with more steady shots ?

ahahhaa now.I Don't see any advantage in using this one...hmmmm specially with bigger lenses

dennisatmph wrote in post #10471086
yes it looks like this. Anyone knows what is this pistol grip for? does it help with more steady shots ?

It's probably more help when using the video. I think the Novoflex chestpod/shoulderpod is more useful for a mobile solution.