how many stops can a monopod save ?

[maddav_maddav]

how many stops can a monopod save ?

[Jerry_]

In the daytime? At night? At dusk?

 

 

Using a monopod depends on what you are shooting. For bird photography, maybe 2 stops. For football, 1 or 2 stops -- a lot depends on your shooting style and lens. (For football, it is easier to pick up and run with than a tripod!)

[markci]

It can save you a stop at the chiropractor if you're using a 600 f/4.

[walter_strong3]

This is somewhat akin to asking "How many devils can dance on the point of a pin?". It depends on a number of factors, as was noted above.

[j_a]

"How many devils can dance on the point of a pin?"

 

Everybody knows that only 1/3 as many devils can dance on a point of a pin as angels.

[bacsa]

guys, you are being philosophically humouristic. The poor maddav maddav asked a simple question, and it does have a simple answer if you think in a reasonable way.

<br>Like, get a reasonable lens (no 600/4) and a reasonable scene(not too fast action), take a reasonably blur-free photo handheld at that "1/focal length" shutter speed. His/her question is, how many stops one can gain in the same situation, with a monopod.

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Other threads with more helpful answers talk about 2 to 3 stops, -it's that easy. They also talk about the fact that monopods are easier to handle and carry than tripods, they help a lot in using heavy gear for longer time without suffering injuries, and reduce mostly the vertical vibration, less the horizontal.

[blueform]

Take a look at the Y-pod. Eliminates lateral and rotational movement.

A monopod will save you approx 1 to 2 stops depending on equipment and technique.

The y-pod will save you at least 5+ regardless and allow night photography.

[alan9]

where can you get a Y pod? that sounds like a really good idea