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Here is a rig that always draws attention at weddings.

Looks and performs great.

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Try this product.

Better stability than a monopod, cuts out lateral and rotational movement.

With a Bronica + 80mm + Metz 1/2 sec exposures are a doddle

Jim

Correction.

It is often better than a TRIPOD in low light.

Jim Kingston

Monopods just do not enter the equation, i have been using this product at weddings for the last couple of years.

In low light it is often better than a monopod.

Bronica + 80mm + Metz, 1/2 sec no problem.

Digital, 35mm, Long lense as above.

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I came up with this idea for a fun shot some time back.

Thought i would share it.

Always gets a laugh, and is a great ice breaker.

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Hi Scott,

there is a picture on my pn page ( Let`s Dance ) that would give your

card some impact!

Regards

James

Here is a cam support i designed some time back.

4stops + better than a monopod.

It will also allow time exposures when rested against suitable objects.

With the set up you see, 1/2 sec exposures are no problem.

I would like to know what you think.

James Kingston

Hi Marc,

the bracket needs to be simplified,

i would suggest a 1/4 arc so as the flash could slide from top to side

with a flash shoe and simple locking screw.

regards,

james kingston

Forgot to add the costs ! 75 Pence.

james.

Here`s a method i use. Plumbers plastic pipe + a jubilee clip.

Hold the flash high as you like. Switch between the to guns whenever.

Regerds

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Thanks for the replys.

Regards.

James

About to purchase a digital to run along side my medium format kit at

weddings.

Can either of these cameras handle 20x16 enlargements.

Regards.

James.

Hi Nadine !

Eric has highlighted a very important aspect of the y-pod,

that the photogrpher only has to control the forward and backward movement.

What this means in overall stability would depend on the photographers technique and equipment.

In my own case its 4+ stops, with the y-pod resting on suitable surfaces night exposues are easily made.

Regards

James

Hi Nadia ,

you need to look into the folder , all the info is there.

In a nut shell though, a pair of legs that swing down, converting the monopod into a y-pod, which in turn eliminates lateral and rotational movement.

Regards,

James

Take a look at the Y-pod on my pages, can,t understand all these people banging on about monopods, they don`t compare in any way.

The Y-pod supports my Bronica sqam + metz 45 with virtualy no movement, half second exposures are easily made

Read the articles and draw your own conclusion.

Perhaps this thread may start an interesting discusion.

Regards

James

Hi Enrico

try using the metz 45 + prism with quick release on the base, does pretty much everything!

regards,

james

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.

The real issue with the RB is the method of support.

Take a look at the y-pod, it turns the RB into a lightweight.

You could shoot weddings far more effectively than with a monopod or tripod !

This guys obviously a bit of a stud !

It`s a very good idea , but needs a lot more thought to realy make it work.

Good luck with your portraits.