Most useless photography gadget you have bought?
SJM wrote:
John Landolfi wrote:
SJM wrote: A monopod! I just don't use it
How about posting some photos, to show us your perfectly steady technique...
One word for you: Tripod
I always use my tripod when needed. I'm no pro, I just find myself not using my monopod and always using my tripod.
Good answer to a snarky comment.
I agree with you. I have a monopod i hardly ever use (mainly because it's too bulky and if I'm gonna carry around something I might as well carry around my carbon tripod... weighs about the same). Ironically I have a small crappy monopod I use quite often. It's really portable and small. I use it for when I'm in the audience of a play/presentation and I can't bring a tripod in or whatever.
I might get a very small carbon travel monopod one day. To replace my little cheap piece of crap monopod.
As for the most useless thing in my bag. Set of grey card things I never use since I got my colorchecker passport.
As unstable as you are, a monopod would be a great idea.Stealthy Ninja wrote:
Scotty wrote: Monopod, never use it.
Monopods are for little old ladies who need boy scouts to help them cross the street and people with large lenses.
Not only for the camera. jk Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
Makes a good walking stick so it doesn't look like you need a cane
Shoot, learn and share. It will make you a better photographer.
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