Yet another 'Shooting Stick' to consider.

**Michaelina2** · 10-30-2009, 08:16 AM

Cashed in a gift certificate on one of these...

BOGgear | RLD-1 BOG-POD Monopod Shooting Stick | RLD-1 | B&H

Works great with my K-7 and DA*300mm.

Cheers...

Ratmagiclady · 10-30-2009, 08:44 AM

Looks fairly similar to my cheapie, which took a bit of a bend last winter when it saved me from a spill, (Actually, the bowing of it makes it steadier than it was, but I can no longer collapse it) ...is it good and rigid?

**Michaelina2** · 10-30-2009, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

...is it good and rigid?

For holding my K-7 w/DA*300 & etc... yes, it offers much steadier support than a hand-hold. At 12oz it seems as solid as my 30oz monopod w/quick release head.

Keep in mind, it is what it is... a light weight, easy to carry and deploy, hunter's shooting stick designed to help support a high-powered rifle for a long distance shot... not a human. It seems well built, but if used carelessly

, or for a purpose it was not designed

, it's possible to ruin it.

Thanks for the comment and cheers...

Ratmagiclady · 11-01-2009, 07:19 PM

Heehee, yeah. My little near-mishap was a little beyond the parameters of my expected use of the thing: it caught nearly my entire weight, and at a bad angle. I actually have an idea for something for times when I really need something to put some weight on, (We bandy about the idea of Derby cane handles: it'd be nice to find one that'd extend fairly tall for camera support in a pinch, as well)

pingflood · 11-06-2009, 06:48 PM

Check this out for use with a regular monopod:

BALL & CUP --GIVE FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR MONOPOD/TRIPOD - "branhamphoto--Randall Branham -Family- group-individual-portraits outdoors-nature-story behind the picture

reeftool · 11-06-2009, 09:26 PM

I'm still partial to the Trek Pod, the cheaper one that doesn't telescope shorter than 48". I have on occasion been in a situation when I needed to put my full weight on it and I won't trust those twist locks to hold my weight.

mickeyobe · 11-06-2009, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

Cashed in a gift certificate on one of these...

BOGgear | RLD-1 BOG-POD Monopod Shooting Stick | RLD-1 | B&H

Works great with my K-7 and DA*300mm.

Cheers...

Hold it upside down and it would be great for capturing snakes.
Indubitably a dual purpose device.

Mickey

Ratmagiclady · 11-06-2009, 10:23 PM

Originally posted by pingflood

Check this out for use with a regular monopod:

BALL & CUP --GIVE FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR MONOPOD/TRIPOD - "branhamphoto--Randall Branham -Family- group-individual-portraits outdoors-nature-story behind the picture

Oh, that's a great idea, only the darn thing's backwards.

The *ball* should be on the monopod so you can walk with it, and the cup to go on the camera. Happen to have a tripod-threaded ball, too. (they come with some cheap shooting sticks and walking staffs, as it happens. ) Now... for some lathe time.

Or... Wait a minute. If I put a thumbscrew through the cap to an aspirin bottle, I have what will do the same sort of thing. Neat.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-07-2009, 11:00 AM

That "Ball and Cup" looks like an accident waiting to happen!

The Manfrotto quick release is fast and very easy to use.
I have one of these on my monopod and recommend it:
Manfrotto 234RC Tilt Head with QR

Chris

Ratmagiclady · 11-07-2009, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

That "Ball and Cup" looks like an accident waiting to happen!

The Manfrotto quick release is fast and very easy to use.
I have one of these on my monopod and recommend it:
Manfrotto 234RC Tilt Head with QR

Chris

I suppose that's a point. I have habits from using one of those 'Y' crooks that mean I wouldn't worry about dropping the thing, but I otherwise never use a head of any kind on a monopod, so I wouldn't get confused.

I was thinking last night that a cool thing about having the ball on the camera is that you could just brace on any surface at all, that way, and have a range of motion. My idea of putting the ball on the monopod was so that it could also function as a cane. I actually really like the idea in some ways, though. I had thought by now I'd be out doing some concert shooting a lot more down here, which hasn't happened so much, but with a ball and cup arrangement like that, it could be cool. One of my ideas was, if the venue's appropriate, have my monopod, extend it part way, and just take a seat here and there. This'd be pretty mobile. And I can make my reversed cheap knockoff easily since I already have this wooden ball.

kenyee · 11-11-2009, 07:29 AM

if you want a cheapie, try the canon monopod. It'll work for flash on a stick too...

10-30-2009, 08:16 AM	#1
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300	Yet another 'Shooting Stick' to consider. Cashed in a gift certificate on one of these... BOGgear \| RLD-1 BOG-POD Monopod Shooting Stick \| RLD-1 \| B&H Works great with my K-7 and DA*300mm. Cheers...

11-06-2009, 10:23 PM	#8
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by pingflood Check this out for use with a regular monopod: BALL & CUP --GIVE FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR MONOPOD/TRIPOD - "branhamphoto--Randall Branham -Family- group-individual-portraits outdoors-nature-story behind the picture Oh, that's a great idea, only the darn thing's backwards. The ball should be on the monopod so you can walk with it, and the cup to go on the camera. Happen to have a tripod-threaded ball, too. (they come with some cheap shooting sticks and walking staffs, as it happens. ) Now... for some lathe time. Or... Wait a minute. If I put a thumbscrew through the cap to an aspirin bottle, I have what will do the same sort of thing. Neat. Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 11-06-2009 at 10:34 PM.

11-07-2009, 02:03 PM	#10
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt That "Ball and Cup" looks like an accident waiting to happen! The Manfrotto quick release is fast and very easy to use. I have one of these on my monopod and recommend it: Manfrotto 234RC Tilt Head with QR Chris I suppose that's a point. I have habits from using one of those 'Y' crooks that mean I wouldn't worry about dropping the thing, but I otherwise never use a head of any kind on a monopod, so I wouldn't get confused. I was thinking last night that a cool thing about having the ball on the camera is that you could just brace on any surface at all, that way, and have a range of motion. My idea of putting the ball on the monopod was so that it could also function as a cane. I actually really like the idea in some ways, though. I had thought by now I'd be out doing some concert shooting a lot more down here, which hasn't happened so much, but with a ball and cup arrangement like that, it could be cool. One of my ideas was, if the venue's appropriate, have my monopod, extend it part way, and just take a seat here and there. This'd be pretty mobile. And I can make my reversed cheap knockoff easily since I already have this wooden ball. Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 11-07-2009 at 02:14 PM.

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10-30-2009, 08:44 AM	#2
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Looks fairly similar to my cheapie, which took a bit of a bend last winter when it saved me from a spill, (Actually, the bowing of it makes it steadier than it was, but I can no longer collapse it) ...is it good and rigid?

10-30-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,300 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady ...is it good and rigid? For holding my K-7 w/DA*300 & etc... yes, it offers much steadier support than a hand-hold. At 12oz it seems as solid as my 30oz monopod w/quick release head. Keep in mind, it is what it is... a light weight, easy to carry and deploy, hunter's shooting stick designed to help support a high-powered rifle for a long distance shot... not a human. It seems well built, but if used carelessly , or for a purpose it was not designed , it's possible to ruin it. Thanks for the comment and cheers...

11-01-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Heehee, yeah. My little near-mishap was a little beyond the parameters of my expected use of the thing: it caught nearly my entire weight, and at a bad angle. I actually have an idea for something for times when I really need something to put some weight on, (We bandy about the idea of Derby cane handles: it'd be nice to find one that'd extend fairly tall for camera support in a pinch, as well)

11-06-2009, 06:48 PM	#5
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Check this out for use with a regular monopod: BALL & CUP --GIVE FLEXIBILITY TO YOUR MONOPOD/TRIPOD - "branhamphoto--Randall Branham -Family- group-individual-portraits outdoors-nature-story behind the picture

11-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	I'm still partial to the Trek Pod, the cheaper one that doesn't telescope shorter than 48". I have on occasion been in a situation when I needed to put my full weight on it and I won't trust those twist locks to hold my weight.

11-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Michaelina2 Cashed in a gift certificate on one of these... BOGgear \| RLD-1 BOG-POD Monopod Shooting Stick \| RLD-1 \| B&H Works great with my K-7 and DA*300mm. Cheers... Hold it upside down and it would be great for capturing snakes. Indubitably a dual purpose device. Mickey

11-07-2009, 11:00 AM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	That "Ball and Cup" looks like an accident waiting to happen! The Manfrotto quick release is fast and very easy to use. I have one of these on my monopod and recommend it: Manfrotto 234RC Tilt Head with QR Chris

11-11-2009, 07:29 AM	#11
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	if you want a cheapie, try the canon monopod. It'll work for flash on a stick too...