Feb 10, 2012, 11:49
Thanks Guys.
NT: it is quite simple to make a somewhat fancier string monopod.
I ordered rhe D-Ring that attaches to the camera from BlackRapid. Either one of these 2 would work nicely:
http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fastenr3/
http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fr-t1/
I bought the clamp at a hardware store for under $5 and the colorful string is from an old kite that I had. The knots are 2 - half hitches which I think look quite "finished".
The only tricky thing is getting the string exactly the right length. I tied the clamp to one end, attached it to my belt loop, and then played around with the length until it was perfect for me. Make sure to test it in both portrait and landscape orientations. The difference (other than looks) between my string monopod and many others is that I clamp it onto my belt loop rather than holding the string end down with my foot. I think that is an improvement in convenience, compactness, and discretion without sacrificing much in the way of stability.
NT: it is quite simple to make a somewhat fancier string monopod.
I ordered rhe D-Ring that attaches to the camera from BlackRapid. Either one of these 2 would work nicely:
http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fastenr3/
http://www.blackrapid.com/product/hardware/fr-t1/
I bought the clamp at a hardware store for under $5 and the colorful string is from an old kite that I had. The knots are 2 - half hitches which I think look quite "finished".
The only tricky thing is getting the string exactly the right length. I tied the clamp to one end, attached it to my belt loop, and then played around with the length until it was perfect for me. Make sure to test it in both portrait and landscape orientations. The difference (other than looks) between my string monopod and many others is that I clamp it onto my belt loop rather than holding the string end down with my foot. I think that is an improvement in convenience, compactness, and discretion without sacrificing much in the way of stability.