Do you use a tripod?

[C J Smallman]

I use one most of the time when Im out doing landscapes flowers and fungi.
Its a Benbo trekker with a good Benbo head on it.

She's a bit battered around the edges and once you get used to the splayed legs thing its a fine tool.

Think if I was into birds and flighty insects I may invest in a mono pod at some point.

Chris.

[pressld2]

I wanted to use mine today but someone else had beaten me to it...





Dave P.

[Richard G.]

Superb Dave, that looks like a potential comp entry to me

[Goldfynche]

I have almost given up still photography, and have reverted to video, almost exclusively. I have tried a monopod with a camcorder, but find it of little use. If I am out on a dedicated field trip. I will always take my smaller Manfrotto with me I think it is an absolutely vital tool.
Take a look at the likes of Simon King, Gordon Buchanan or even Johnny Kingdom. They all ALWAYS use a tripod, for their work.

[pressld2]

Originally Posted by Richard G.

Superb Dave, that looks like a potential comp entry to me

Cheers Richard, I might send it in to Outdoor Photography for the "Final Frame" caption competition.

Originally Posted by Goldfynche

Take a look at the likes of Simon King, Gordon Buchanan or even Johnny Kingdom. They all ALWAYS use a tripod, for their work.

I agree, for video a tripod is essential. For stills, though, there are plenty of alternatives and if you can get a good enough shutter speed hand-holding is fine.

Dave P.